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Editor Gary Skentelbery Production Paul Walker Editor’s Comment Advertising HOPEFULLY the festive season will provide a much needed shoppers for their future livelihoods. James Balme boost for town centre traders - with some claiming they have Nick White been up to 90 per cent down on last year as a direct result of Pleasing Tony Record the improvement works taking place on Bridge Street. Meanwhile it was pleasing to see Freephone I have been assured the works complaints and fears, he responded that common sense prevailed in the 0800 955 5247 are on schedule to be completed immendiately, taking the trouble to recent bus strikes with management Editorial in time for Christmas after taking visit the site and flag up the issues and unions reaching an amicable 01925 623631 up the traders’ complaints with the with those over seeing the project. settlement. Borough Council. Email With major works looming in the A prolonged strike could have not too distant future likely to have info@warrington- Guaranteed had a devastating impact on the worldwide.co.uk a further impact on the town centre town’s bus company. Unfortunately they were not we can only hope that some serious Finally can I take this opportunity Websites completed in time for the Christmas joined up thinking takes place to to wish all our readers and www.culchethlife.com Lights Switch on - which is the ensure it has as little impact as advertisers a happy and prosperous www.frodshamlife.co.uk one time in the year guaranteed possible on those who depend on Christmas and healthy New Year. www.lymmlife.co.uk to attract thousands of additional www.warrington.tv people into the heart of our town. www.warrington- I does leave me wondering what worldwide.co.uk kind of “joined up thinking” takes Address place in the corridors of power New Media Centre when major works impact on Old Road Warrington potentially the busiest day of the WA4 1AT year in the town centre. To be fair to “town centre champion” Mike Hannon, deputy warrington-worldwide is leader of the council, once he published monthly by was made aware of the traders’ Christmas Party Menu Orbit News Ltd. The contents of this magazine are fully protected by copyright Brilliant Offer and nothing may be reprinted or reproduced without prior permission of the publishers. Deadline for £15 for 3 Courses The publishers are not liable for any statement made or opinion the January Fresh Tasty Homecooked Food expressed by third parties in this Open for breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner publication. issue is Printed by TwentyFourSeven 8 Bold Street, Warrington Tel 01925 654000 November 26 www.shellysrestaurant.eu December 2013 www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk 3 Teenagers provide early Christmas cheer for charity CHRISTMAS has come early for Claire House Children’s Hospice The finalists of Junior and Miss Teen Great Britain, she runs The Dress thanks to teenagers who raised an incredible £15,000 for the Teen Great Britain, including Ella Studio in Culcheth. The boutique charity. Ravenscroft - Miss Junior Teen Great stocks dresses for all occasions and The money was raised from the Miss teenagers and their achievements. It Britain from Irlam, Caitlin Holmes are prom specialists! Teen Great Britain event organised is not a typical ‘beauty pageant’ in - Miss Junior Teen Warrington and Holly added: “We have been by Warrington businesswoman that it focuses on the girls and their Olivia Davidson-Slack - Miss Junior overwhelmed by the success of Holly Ikin, and it saw teenagers from personality. Teen Cheshire East, all raised funds the store and so, we are proud to across the UK compete in the grand “One section of the competition is for the hospice and used their announce that we have expanded the final in Blackpool. charity fundraising. I selected Claire imaginations to think of innovative premises and so, we are now double Holly, herself a former Miss House Children’s Hospice after ways to raise as much as possible - the size and have nine changing England finalist, said: “I launched the supporting and visiting them whilst from car boot sales to wearing the rooms. We have had a great Miss Junior Teen Great Britain and I was Miss Cheshire, as I had seen same dress every day for a month! response from the local communities Since supporting Claire House last Miss Teen Great Britain competitions first-hand the amazing work that they with everyone commenting on how in 2011 to celebrate the nation’s had done.” year, the competition has raised over £22,500 for the hospice. much easier it is to find a dress when Holly added: “I often think the coming to just one store and knowing press give teenagers a bit of stick but that there will be hundreds to choose being part of this competition really from!” has shown that there is so much more The Dress Studio has over six than the negative stereotypes of the hundred dresses in stock and are youth of today. The girls were an stockists of collections including amazing group and to raise such a Sherri Hill, Jovani and Forever phenomenal amount really proved Unique. this!” With Christmas coming up, it is One finalist who proved herself also the a must-visit to help you find to be a star-fundraiser was Olivia theWhites perfect dressSports for theDartboard party season!43 x 1: Davidson-Slack, who raised over £3000 this year. This was particularly significant, as Olivia was due to compete in the grand final last year but due to being Whites Sports involved in a serious road accident Warrington Market the week before, was unable to 1901 - 2001 – 100 YEARS OF EXCELLECE do so. However, she had been fundraising for the charity before Specialists in: the accident and had already raised Darts, Bowls, Snooker, Air Guns, over £2000. Walking Sticks, Warrington Town In total, she has raised over Merchandise, Rugby, Cricket, Football £5000 for Claire House since being GIFT VOUCHERS AVAILABLE involved with Miss Teen Great Britain. Meanwhile Holly has certainly Telephone/Fax: Holly with Ella Ravenscroft - Miss Junior Teen Great Britain from Irlam, Caitlin Holmes - been keeping herself busy in recent Miss Junior Teen Warrington and Olivia Davidson-Slack - Miss Junior Teen Cheshire East months. As well as organising Miss 01925 631531 4 www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk December 2013

Hello and welcome to my Michael monthly column . . . Mahoney is a Clinical Hypnotherapist. He has research, and patient trials experience. He is a member of by Michael Mahoney the Hypnotherapy Association, an associate of the Primary Care Society for Gastroenterology, The passing of time based at Woolston Surgery, As I write this the dark nights and trained to do what I do now. Neighbourhood Hub, are closing in and the fi rst In those days hypnotherapy was Warrington WA1 4PN. Christmas adverts are being largely not understood by the public, seen on TV, and heard on nor many in the medical profession. Tel: 01925-658322 email radio. Shopping in a local Nowadays the public are much more [email protected] supermarket today we were aware, and the medical profession www.michaelmahoney reminded it was 45 days to are embracing hypnotherapy too as hypnotherapist.com Christmas day. Time passes so a healing option. quickly, we try to make time, As my practice become more it changes perceptions, ideas, kill time, and it also fl ies, and established, I began to research, morals and ethics, it changes us as yet it still passes relentlessly, and develop new hypnotherapy individuals, and our relationships, we can’t slow it down, though products to be used at home, time can help to strengthen us or we try and save it. and also in association with weaken us individually, it depends if In my childhood days it seemed mainstream medicine. My work as we are prepared to put in that extra to pass so slowly, playing in the a hypnotherapist, continues to teach ingredient into our understanding of fi elds from morning to night, only me lots about human behaviour, the importance of time, and that is coming home when we were hungry about our frailties and our strengths, effort. With time and effort, we can and tired. The fi elds have long our special place in life and society. usually achieve the things we want gone. Friends have moved away, or I have also learned that time to achieve. One thing we do learn passed away, and yet their impact heals, or at least makes it easier to on my life lives on, often with humour cope with some things in life. about time as we go through life, and always with gratefulness for So great is this understanding on is that there is never enough of it, their encouragement, support and my life, that many of my self-help no matter how much we are given, protection as I was fi nding my way audio programs are time structured, whether we waste it or use each in life. they incorporate the use of time to moment, there is never enough. Since my early days, when I used optimise the benefi ts of my programs. If you want to give the gift of to listen to and learn from the older For example the IBS Audio Program health to someone in your life, go people in my street, I have wanted to 100 is used for 100 days, so if it to www.healthyaudio.com and use help others wherever I can. In those were to be used on Christmas day, coupon code www-15% for an extra days the old were respected and it would be completed on 4th April 15% off existing discounts. listened to, and learned from. 2014. A fraction of the many Which only leaves me time to In my mid 20’s I made the decision years which many IBS sufferers live wish you dear reader, a peaceful to move away from regular, or what through. Christmas, and a happy and was seen as normal employment, Time also changes things, prosperous New Year. December 2013 www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk 5 Tara scoops top honours

FEMALE rugby league referee Tara Jones scooped top honours at the joint Warrington & Widnes Rugby League Referee Society’s annual presentation night. Tara was named Warrington Warrington society away from the Rugby League Referee Society’s rugby field. Referee of the Year, after a Junior official Connor Mitton- successful season on the field Jones picked up the Warrington which saw her named as part of the RLRS Junior Referee of the Year Champion Schools referee squad, award, while Jamie Butterfield was and officiate at Wembley during presented with the Warrington RLRS the curtain raiser to the 2013 Most Improved Referee of the Year. Challenge Cup final. Special awards were presented This season also saw her referee to Warrington society members Phil her first Scholarship match, and Bentham and Matthew Thomason take her first steps on the RFL match for refereeing the 2013 Challenge official’s pathway as a referee. Her Cup final and 2013 Championship award was presented by former Grand Final respectively. Super League Grand Final and Meanwhile Widnes official Challenge Cup final referee Karl Dylan Ward scooped two awards Kirkpatrick (pictured above). from his society’s collection of Society Development Officer and former first-grade match annual awards. official John Blacklock said: “Tara’s Dylan received the Widnes RLRS achievements throughout the 2013 Junior Match Official of the Year season have been impressive. award and Widnes RLRS Society “She has shown commitment and Member of the Year award. hard work to get into the position Widnes RLRS Senior Match she is in now, and is an outstanding Official of the Year went to Andy match official for her age. The fact Fazackerley, while Chris Campbell she is female has no bearing on and Adam Gill were both presented the rewards she is receiving and with the Harold Worth Memorial higher profile matches she is being Award. appointed to.” Anybody interested in joining The night turned into double Warrington or Widnes Rugby success for the Jones family as League Referees Societies newly elected vice-chairman Brian should visit either www. Jones, father to Tara, picked up the warringtonrlrs.webs.com or www. Joe Manley Cup for services to the extraordinaryrugby.com/officiate.

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Business Unemployment - the biggest worry for young people UNEMPLOYMENT and a lack of opportunities for work clearly that young people in Cllr Terry O’Neill and Cllr Colin experience are the main issues worrying young people in the borough think better work Froggatt, lead member for children Warrington, a survey has revealed. experience opportunities should be and young people’s services. The survey was carried out voted in the survey – 11.65 per cent offered and youth unemployment Cllr Froggatt said: “It’s brilliant by IMPACT, Warrington’s youth of Warrington’s youth population should be tackled better. to hear so many young people in council, and was revealed at In the manifesto, the youth Representatives from schools Warrington are getting involved the launch of the organisation’s council set out a number of across Warrington attended the and having a say on real issues manifesto for 2013-15 at the Town proposals for improving services launch and had the chance to that affect them. They can make a Hall. for young people in Warrington. ask questions of key figures at the difference and the whole point of A total of 2,285 young people The result of the survey showed borough council, including leader the youth council is to ensure their voices are heard. “This was an opportunity for young people to let decision New Raj now open makers aware of what issues they would like to see addressed and THE Raj restaurant which has been Raj has moved to new premises at that the Raj had outgrown its original serving the people of Culcheth since 2a, Common Lane. The move was premises due to its popularity as a it was great to see so many ask 1998 has moved to brand new prompted by the fact that having top eating venue in the village. questions and get involved.” premises in the heart of the village. been so successful over the The new bespoke restaurant Following a major investment the past fifteen years it was decided close to Warrington Road has been created from scratch and offers a new dining experience to the people of Culcheth. With a unique and modern design the restaurant boasts eating on just one floor with free customer parking, full disabled access and seating for up to 400 diners at any one time. Catering for many events the Raj can offer a great dining experience at an affordable price. Parties can be catered for and bookings are now being taken for Christmas and New Year. 8 www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk December 2013 December 2013 www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk 9 MP helps boost employment opportunities

WARRINGTON South MP David Mowat is once again organising a “Jobs Fair” in the town, to help people seeking employment opportunities. He has been running a jobs club consider alternative paths into since 2009 and now more than employment and to give job seekers 200 people in Warrington have the opportunity to meet employers benefitted from the club, with more in the area. than two thirds of those attending “At my last jobs fair, over 200 subsequently finding a job, starting people were offered follow-up their own business or going back conversations and some were on a training course. even offered jobs on the spot. I’ve “Unemployment in Warrington therefore decided to run it again is now lower than it was at the in 2014 to help more people from time of the last General Election Warrington get back into work.” and it remains below the national Next year’s Jobs Fair will be at average. However, we cannot The Parr Hall on Friday, February afford to be complacent and we 7, 10 a.m. till 3 p.m. Free entry to must strain every sinew to create all job seekers. new jobs and to find people to fill Any companies wishing to be them.” Said David. a part of this opportunity, please In 2013 David hosted a Jobs contact: Terri Lock at terri@ Fair to encourage job seekers to eventsoffice.co.uk 10 www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk December 2013 Caitlin aims high Warrington Youth Club set to launch Skills Bank WARRINGTON Youth Club is set to venue three days a week which will fully qualified hair stylists are able to provide further support for the young include activities such as CV writing, rent a chair for up to a third of the people across the town with the interview techniques and young price of a salon in the town centre launch of a special “Skills Bank” On people will have access to computers to develop their skills and build up Saturday, December 7. directly linked to employment and their client list. There are currently a The aim of the venue based at enterprise websites so they can further three chairs available to rent the former Lloyds TSB Bank in Times research a number of opportunities. for more information please contact Square, is to inspire and motivate Alongside the job club will be [email protected]. young people and to develop their regular enterprise projects running as Other schemes which will be skills and support them into further a three week programme for young running from The Skills Bank include training or employment. people to develop their own business The Skills Bank will include a plan including marketing, budgets National Citizen Service, Power in Partnership and Youth Graffiti WARRINGTON’S Caitlin Holmes state of the art gym; open for young and creative ideas. They will have has her sights set on becoming people up to the age of 25 at a the opportunity to demonstrate their Solutions. Miss Teen Galaxy England 2014 really low cost, along with regular entrepreneurial skills and show how The launch day runs from 11am- following her success in this year’s fitness classes to develop fitness and they can become the next Alan Sugar 6pm and will include all of the Miss Junior Teen Great Britain motivation. with a range of challenges. programmes along with live DJ’s and contest. Warrington Youth Club will also The Skills Bank also houses “The bands, competitions and a job and Teenagers from across the UK be running a Job Club from the Salon” where young people who are apprenticeships fair. will compete to win the title at a grand final in Lancashire on 7, 8 and 9 March. If successful, 15-year-old Caitlin RSPCA cuts rescue service will be entered into the international WARRINGTON’S RSPCA animal rescue centre is no longer be given the highest priority as many had suffered abuse competition to vie for the Miss Teen accepting animals from members of the public. and lack of care. Galaxy crown. In future, the centre in Slutchers Lane, Bank Quay will She said: “Whilst this means that the centre will no longer Caitlin, from Woolston, recently only accept animals brought to them by RSPCA inspectors be able to accept animals direct from the public, it is hoped celebrated success at the Miss Junior as being in need of rehabilitation. The decision has been that supporters will fully understand that priority has to be Teen Great Britain awards, coming made by the Warrington, Halton and St Helens branch of given to assisting those animals most at risk. We hope that second and being commended on the RSPCA in agreement with the national society. donors will continue with their generosity to ensure animals her interview skills. It is understood the reason for the decision is the growing receive the care they deserve.” She said: “I’m really excited number of animals - mainly cats and dogs - at the centre. The operational changes mean that a number of cats to progress to the next level. Miss Main focus of the centre in future will be will be caring and dogs at Warrington are desperate to find new, loving Junior Teen GB was my first contest for animals brought in by RSPCA inspectors. homes. so I was shocked to do so well. Many animals already at the centre will be assessed and Anyone who can offer a home to one should contact the It’s really helped to improve my passed to other branches for rehoming. branch as soon as possible on 01925 632944 or call at confidence and public speaking Branch chairman Cathy Mitchell said the branch trustees the centre between 12 noon and 4pm on any day other skills.” believed that animals coming via RSPCA inspectors had to than Tuesday, when it is closed. December 2013 www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk 11 12 www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk December 2013 Lecturer’s book an internet sensation by James Gordon WHEN Warrington Collegiate when Becky Want, DJ for Radio lecturer Ian Stewart penned his book, Manchester in the afternoon, Burden of Proof, he had no idea just mentioned Burden of Proof on her how popular it would become. book slot. The murder mystery, based in Ian added: “I hadn’t said anything Manchester, became an internet about my books to my students, but phenomena, and demand grew so when I was first asked about what I much that it is now available in print know about creative writing, I said, on Amazon. Well I’ve written a book.’ Then it Ian said: “I‘ve always known I quickly became news in the college could write a book, but as a busy and the library is ordering copies for lecturer I had no time to get a the students to read.” publisher so I decided to make it He is already writing his second available as a download. Soon, over book, which is due out in June 2014, 1,000 people had read it, and I was and has six or seven more ideas being contacted for a print version planned. as well. One of the murders in the Young volunteers give community book is really chilling and people really seemed to enjoy a really good lifeline a fresh new look murder mystery. “Most detective stories feature YOUNGSTERS taking part in the Princes Trust community project run by partnerships, based around one main Cheshire Fire Brigade in Warrington gave up their free time to help decorate character. In mine I’ve developed and tidy up a local community centre. several lead characters, including The St Elphins Community Centre in College Close, Howley, provides a a very strong female lead. The valuable lifeline for local residents who use it for social events, including bingo. descriptions of the places are all real, Mayor of Warrington Cllr Peter Carey was on hand to perform the official which I think draws the reader into re-opening ceremony after the works were completed. the story and there’s a particularly chilling death that readers have commented about – it seems to make the book memorable. Police drop-in facility The English lecturer says Manchester is his favourite city, and at Sikh temple the building on the cover of the book is Sunlight House, situated next to A NEW police “drop-in” facility has been opened at Guru Nanak Gurdwara, Manchester Opera House. in Warrington – Cheshire’s only Sikh temple. Ian’s readership was boosted It was officially opened by Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner, John Dwyer at the invitation of President H. Grewal during celebrations for the Hindu festival of Diwali. It consists of a special, locked box where people can drop-in their Home secretary visits Peace Centre telephone number so that police can contact them. The initiative was the idea of PCSO Steve Parr who has been visiting the temple for some years as part of his beat patrols and who holds regular surgeries with the community. He said: “I wanted to provide community members who might not speak English as their first language or who might wish to interact with the police in confidence, the opportunity to contact me privately. “A special locked box has been provided for people to drop-in their telephone number so that I can contact them confidentially. I think this initiative will be positive as I work alongside Constable Herminder Hira who speaks Punjabi and can cross the language barrier and is able to connect more easily with the females in the congregation.” Mr Dwyer said: “I am pleased to open this facility which provides a HOME Secretary Theresa May made a special visit to Warrington Peace centre crucial link between the Sikh Community and the police. to see first hand the pioneering work of The Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Foundation “It is important to me that all people have access to police services and I for Peace. welcome the initiative undertaken by two local officers. I especially enjoyed The Foundation presented its vital work to prevent violent conflict and support the privilege of entering the inner temple and offering flowers as part of victims and those affected by terrorism during a working lunch. the ceremony. There is an amazing atmosphere of peace and community The visit was organised by local MP David Mowat as part of his on-going cohesion in the temple and they made me feel very welcome.” support for the work carried out at the Peace Centre. Warrington South MP David Mowatt was also present. Founders, Colin and Wendy Parry greeted Mrs. May and toured the building He said: “Diwali is an important festival and I always enjoy celebrating it before hosting a lunch at which the Foundation team presented their work and in Warrington with the local Sikh community. It was also great to welcome sought Government endorsement and support. our Police Commissioner to the event this year.” Nick Taylor, Chief Executive said: “We are very grateful to David Mowat for arranging this visit and for the Home Secretary taking time out of her schedule to visit us. “Our work to prevent, resolve and respond to violent conflict is vital to creating the conditions for a secure, safe and peaceful society. What we do is unique and challenging and needs continued support from Government. “As an independent charity, we hold a distinctive ability to influence change by supporting victims, survivors and those affected by terrorism and in countering violent conflict.” Warrington South MP, David Mowat said: “I was delighted to be able to welcome the Home Secretary to Warrington to show her the positive contribution the town is making to tackle radicalisation. “What Colin & Wendy Parry have done at the Foundation is superb and I always enjoy showcasing it to my ministerial colleagues.” The Foundation formed after the IRA Warrington bombing 20-years ago is undertaking a series of meetings with politicians to seek on-going support for its work. Her Majesty’s Principal Secretary of State for the Home Department, commonly known as the Home Secretary, holds one of the four great offices of state. As well as being responsible for the internal affairs of England and Wales, the Home Secretary is accountable for matters of national security and the Security Left to right: David Mowatt, John Dwyer, President H. Grewal, PCSO Steve Parr and Service MI5. Detective Chief Inspector Giles Orton

PeacePage 2 – is it just a word? Who will One of my favourite songs is by the Eurhythmics’ and is called ‘Peace is just a you make word’. peace with? For all of us at the Foundation, peace is much more than a word – it is a way of life. And it is also a way of life that The Foundation’s 20th anniversary is a necessity for everyone if we want to Peace Lecture was delivered by Martin ensure our families, communities and McGuinness, deputy First Minister society remain safe and secure. of Northern Ireland. The lecture was delivered as part of a global event, Peace This year is the twentieth anniversary One Day, to promote global ceasefi re since the Warrington bombing that and non-violence and to encourage inspired the creation of the Foundation. people everywhere to take brave and Virtually every day we are reminded of courageous action to promote peace been aff ected by terrorism and political the need for our work. As I write, the and in 2013 posed a question - who will horror of what happened in a Kenyan violence. shopping centre is unfolding, there are you make peace with? daily incidents by insurgents in Pakistan, This newsletter shows you what we do two men face trial for a murder in and asks you to support us. We need to Colin and Wendy Parry extended the Woolwich and a far right inspired group tackle the causes and consequences of invitation to deliver the lecture in are planning to march through a British violent confl ict. All our supporters are support of the core purpose of the city. All part of our daily news! helping to do that through fund raising, Foundation to promote non violent attending events and volunteering their confl ict resolution amongst people at risk What you probably don’t know is time. of violent extremism, whether as victims that those international and national or perpetrators, and to encourage the incidents that fl ash across our news Peace is far from just a word. I hope that reconciliation of those who have been channels are also having a profound you have been inspired to take action. victims and perpetrators of terrorism. impact on families and communities Your support can help make a diff erence close to you. Every day a British family is to someone’s life. aff ected and we remain the only charity The Foundation successfully facilitates in this country that works to prevent, diffi cult conversations and specialist resolve and respond to such violent meetings between the likes of confl ict. We work to stop people using former British soldiers and former IRA Nick Taylor violence to further their aims and we volunteers. Such meetings demonstrate work with over 500 people who have Chief Executive that reconciliation is both possible and benefi cial in dealing with the pain of the past and creating peace.

Colin Parry said: “It is because Martin McGuinness has embraced mainstream, Inspirational Awards 2013 constitutional politics in order to pursue his goal of a united Ireland, that I invited him to deliver the lecture.

“I am fully aware of his past life as an active member and leader of the IRA, but he has, since the negotiations leading to the Good Friday Peace Agreement, fully committed himself to peaceful and constitutional methods of building the Northern Ireland peace process.

“Such activities are entirely consistent with the founding principles of the Foundation and with the ethos at the The Warrington Guardian held their annual Inspirational Awards at the Halliwell Jones heart of the work we do in memory of Stadium on October 3rd and the evening’s special award went to Wendy and Colin my son and Johnathan Ball, because Parry for their work over the past 20 years. by doing so, we are doing something positive in their names in order to Colin Parry said: “Dominic and Abbi our two children, the Foundation and the Peace address the personal and community Centre have given us a reason to keep everything together. It was a lovely evening and thank you so much to Nick Fellows, Nicola Priest and all the staff at the Warrington impact of extremism and terrorism.” Guardian for their support during 2013. They have not only raised awareness of our work, but highlighted the services delivered from the Peace Centre for the local The lecture gained a huge amount of community”. international attention.

You too can help to improve the lives of others by texting TPJB20 to 70070. Former Warrington Page 3 MPs issue joint statement Mike Hall Lord Doug Hoyle Mike Hall, the former Warrington South Africa. If Nelson Mandela and South MP, and Doug Hoyle, the former the African National Congress (ANC) Johnathan. Warrington North MP and now Lord had refused to talk to President FW de Hoyle, were both in the town centre on Klerk and the governing National Party “Inviting Martin McGuinness to March 20, 1993 when the IRA detonated we would still have apartheid, racial Warrington in 2013 cements another two bombs in Bridge Street, killing segregation and violent unrest in South pillar of support into the Northern 12-year-old Tim Parry and three-year-old Africa. Ireland peace process. We wish Colin Johnathan Ball. and Wendy every success in the years “There is no doubt in our minds that to come and that they continue to be a They were attending a meeting at McGuinness as head of the IRA leadership force for good in the wider world.” the Parr Hall and saw at first hand the at the time of the Warrington bombings devastation the bomb caused. shares the responsibility for the murders In addition to the death of Tim and of Johnathan and Tim and the death of Comment from Warrington Bronwen. Johnathan the explosions also injured 54 other people and led to the death of “Likewise there is no doubt McGuinness Worldwide website Bronwen Vickers. as an IRA leader played a paramount part Although they accept Mr Parry made and shares responsibility for bringing to a “brave and controversial” decision, an end the Northern Ireland conflict and Out of Warrington they believe he was right to invite the the creation of an enduring peace. What a sensible approach to this Northern Ireland deputy First Minister to “John Major and Tony Blair were right to issue. Most of us could not begin to Warrington. negotiate with McGuinness because the imagine the pain the parents of these 2 young lads went through, but there The two ex-MPs, in a joint statement, prospect of achieving a lasting peace in Northern Ireland would save the future was no screaming hysterics, just a say: “At the time of the two Warrington great display of dignity. bombings we were unaware that Martin lives of countless British citizens and McGuinness, on behalf of the IRA, was mean bloody tragedies like the Bridge in secret negotiations with the British Street bombing and its needless loss of Government to call a ceasefire, end the innocent lives would be a thing of the Bill Gates past. Northern Ireland conflict and start peace Nothing more to be said. talks. “Colin was right to invite McGuinness “Before the Bridge Street bombing we to give the Warrington Peace lecture. It did not know Colin and Wendy Parry or gave McGuinness the opportunity to Wilf Ball and Marie Comerford. But from come to our town and explain his part that moment we worked closely with in the whole issue as a leader of the IRA Tina both families and to this day we remain and his reasons for giving up the bullet and the bomb to become a dedicated Surely Jaw Jaw beats War War every good friends and strong supporters of time and in all walks of life? Colin and Wendy. peacemaker. The event was an important milestone along the route of peace and “So should Colin have invited reconciliation. McGuinness to give this 20th anniversary peace lecture? Of the five cardinal issues peace and Dom Parry reconciliation have been achieved. “The five cardinal issues involved Justice, in the form of capturing the I’m very proud of my mum and dad, here are peace, reconciliation, justice, Bridge Street bombers and bringing and everyone else to do with the contrition, and forgiveness but these are them to trial, remains to be done. charity. The dignity of my parents not mutually inclusive Contrition is a personal issue which is surely something that should be Historically wherever armed conflict has McGuinness has yet to offer. Likewise seen in a good light. Meeting people existed it has either been resolved by forgiveness is personal. Colin and Wendy such as Martin McGuinness is not the bloody subjugation of one side of have not forgiven those responsible for taken lightly, and shows courage. I the argument or by a negotiated cease the untimely death of their son Tim. personally found it difficult being in the same room as him. But it’s all to hostilities followed by peace and Twenty years on we are proud to look reconciliation. been done in a positive way, and the back at the tireless work Colin and Wendy Peace Centre is there for the good “There are many examples throughout have put into peace and reconciliation of peace and future relationships. the history of the world but none as and their continuing efforts to build a May the hard work of the charity and powerful as the creation of a democratic lasting legacy in the names of Tim and everyone involved carry on for many years to come. Colin Parry and Martin McGuinness at the Peace Lecture

Gary Skentelbery Couldn’t have put it any better Dom - well said - I am proud and honoured to be a Patron of the Foundation.

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In early June, Programme Manager Lancaster University studying English Jo Dover and Foundation student Literature, worked with the Foundation placement Harriet Vickers travelled over the summer and her experience in to New York to take part in Strength New York will be used to plan out how to Strength’s Young Ambassadors she helps develop our ground-breaking Programme. Strength-to-Strength is work with young victims and survivors of a United States based charity which violent conflict. was established to support victims of terrorism around the world with long- This year’s event took place in New term psychological needs. York City and included participants from Ireland, Spain, England, Uganda, Like the Foundation, Strength to Algeria, Argentina, Israel and the United Strength helps victims of terrorism to States. The programme included visits share experiences and empowers them to the United Nations and the 9/11 to live life to their best potential. The Tribute Centre and 9/11 Memorial Young Ambassadors Programme brings as well as the Intrepid Museum and together young people aged 14-20 chances to socialise together. The young who lost a parent or immediate family people also participated in interactive member in a terrorist attack or were programmes to assist them in building injured themselves. a global peer support group — knowing that they have friends all over the world jumped at the chance to participate in that understand what they are going a programme that united young victims Harriet’s mum, Bronwen Vickers was and survivors of terrorism from around through and they can share with them injured in the Warrington bombing that the world. took place twenty years ago. Harriet going forward. was only 13 days old and along with her I don’t consider myself a victim of sister Hannah, aged four at the time, and Harriet shares her experience of the visit terrorism, because I was so very young their dad Paul, escaped serious injury. with us: when the Warrington bomb occurred, Just over a year later Bronwen lost her and I have absolutely no recollection brave battle for life through cancer. “Having known about the Foundation, of my mother or the bomb, but I have and the work they do in aid of helping always had a very strong interest in Harriet, who is a second year student at people affected by political violence, I terrorism and political violence.

I have, of course, been affected by the actions of those responsible for the bombing in Warrington, having lost my Mum at such a young age, and as I became more politically aware of the world we live in and the events that take place in it, I have always been motivated to be involved in work that seeks to prevent political violence from occurring; and I am certainly not of the opinion that you should fight fire with fire.

When I was asked to take part in the programme in New York, targeted at uniting young people that had been affected by terrorism, I jumped at the chance, as it not only gave me the chance to meet other young people that had been affected, but it also allowed me to look into the process behind supporting young people and using one’s experiences to effect a positive change or outlook.

We spent some time “sightseeing” and

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also had the chance to meet with the Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations, These experience were perhaps more fascinating and engaging for me being the oldest participant in the programme, but I also felt they were important for the whole group, as preventing and combatting terrorism, along with the ways different countries respond to acts of terrorism, were discussed.

There were some particularly challenging and emotional things during the week, for example a trip to the 9/11 tribute centre, and the memorial. Seeing the plunge pools inscribed with the name of every person who died, at the place where the two towers stood 12 years ago, and speaking to some of the victims families was particularly difficult. My biggest question has always been, and always will be, why. that no matter what race, or religious or ideological beliefs we have, we are The week taught me a great deal, and I firstly human, and we need to accept Top Left: Harriet holding her was privileged to meet some amazing that regardless of religion or politics, Star of Hope. people. What I took away from the week that no one should suffer the pain that was a much greater understanding and acts of terrorism cause. That is what the Bottom Left: Strength to appreciation for people who had been Foundation seeks to do, and the chance affected by terrorism. The week was Strength participants. about uniting a group of young people, I was given to take part in something to inspire us to use our experience in a that seeks to promote this attitude was humbling and inspiring.” Above: Harriet with her mum positive way, to effect positive change. Bronwen. I learnt a great deal during the week, but perhaps the most striking thing was Harriet Vickers

Jo and Harriet at the 9/11 Memorial in New York. All expenses for this trip were paid for by the Strength to Strength charity.

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Lisa French from Newcastle who was injured in the 7/7 bombing in London Lisa’s Blog Does society make it difficult for a news broadcasts following survivor of political violence to stand up Woolwich and the death of for Peace? Drummer Rigby I couldn’t help but be worried, very worried Earlier this year The Foundation held a about the impact Islamaphobia number of events to mark not only 20 is having on society. Fuelling years since the tragic events which led hatred, fuelling racism and to its creation, but also to celebrate the political violence; not only 20 years of working for Peace; and how from the very tiny minority we can look forward to building a more within the Muslim community peaceful future. One of the events was holding extreme views, who a conference called ‘The Cost of Peace’ feel further alienated by such among the speakers was Jason McCure, poisonous rhetoric; but it and a quote from him has stuck in my also fuels hatred from other head ever since. groups. Islamaphobia is fuelling hatred, particularly from far Right Wing groups. ‘Next time a survivor stands up; we This threat, just as volatile should stand up alongside them’ as the threat from alienated Muslim communities, is In the same week, were press reports just as real, and just as which featured an interview with a potentially dangerous, senior anti-terrorism police officer. In and it’s growing, and them, he stated that each year since 7/7, potentially deadly. an attack of the same size and scale had been prevented. Initially, I was terrified Extremist groups feed off each other. The by this; though it wasn’t a surprise to me. events in Woolwich fuel the arguments same religion as the person who hurt Seeing it online provoked many of my of groups such as the EDL, and in turn the me? Who would benefit if I did live up to fears and brought back emotions from 8 actions of the EDL fuel the arguments the expectation of hatred? Not me. Not years ago. I never want to see a day like of Islamic Extremists; and so the cycle you. that again. continues. Speculative and inflammatory press reporting of both of these groups I am sure it would help marginalised Sadly since then, we have seen the awful furthers both of their arguments; and groups at each end of the spectrum to attack at the Boston Marathon, and also feeds into the recruitment of isolated feel vindicated in their cause. They may the very sad event in Woolwich. Although individuals who are at risk of joining even believe it would give their cause a smaller in scale than London, both of either extremist group. mandate. I am a disappointment; their these events resulted in the tragic loss violence or potential violence is not in of life; and also witnessed quite literally, The day Osama Bin Laden was killed, my name. Their cause is not in my name. a change in the way political violence the first phone call I received was from is reported – the combination of smart a member of the press asking ‘if I was I am a victim in the eyes of many, a phones and real time 24 hour news happy at the news.’ No I was not. To footage. survivor of political violence, and I am quote Martin Luther King ‘I cannot take standing for peace. I stand against all pleasure in the death of another man’ violence, no matter what the cause, no The result of this isn’t only the availability matter who the perpetrator. I do not of video footage which can be used as Frequently, I have been asked ‘how do support violence from groups you would propaganda to further the cause of the I feel about Muslims now?’ I have been call terrorists, nor do I support State extremists responsible, but also a much asked this question by people of all sponsored violence. more ‘speculative’ style of reporting faiths and people of no faith; I have also by media channels in the immediate been asked by Muslims. From my Muslim aftermath and confusion following I may not have a degree in peace- friends I’ve seen them brace themselves building or international relations, but these events. This speculation is often ready for a response of hatred, waiting unhelpful, and promotes the fear and what I have learnt from my experience, for a hurtful or insulting remark. I’ve is that if one group, or very small part of hatred the people responsible wish to seen the look of relief and surprise when create. the group take to violent measures , then that’s not my response. From those other groups opposed to the first group, who don’t follow the Islamic faith, I’ve are more likely to retaliate. Separating As a survivor of an act of political violence, been confronted by the expectation of people into ‘groups and then alienating one of the things I have struggled with hatred, then confusion, surprise, and those groups, causes and fuels conflict the most, is society’s expectation of even criticism for not feeling vengeful or – we focus on differences rather than hatred from me. I am a disappointment hateful. the fact we are all human beings, living to the vengeful society we live in. I do in the same place. This further fuels the not apologise for that. What purpose would it serve if I was? desire for violence, and before you know Would I have a healthy life if I was filled it, you have a conflict which will take Reading media reports and indeed live with hatred for people who share the generations to resolve.

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The Foundation’s Programme Manager, approaches to tackling this serious issue. Kelly Simcock chairs the European Union’s Radicalisation Awareness “I feel privileged to chair this European Network working group on preventing group and help the Foundation to violent extremism. continue to develop our ground breaking and unique approach to the prevention The network is a leading international and resolution of violent conflict. The body of practitioners, policy makers and Foundation has offered its expertise researchers seeking to share approaches, to the UK Government Task Force and practices to influence policy and is continuing to develop and deliver Government across the European Union. programmes that explore, challenge and change the underlying causes of violent Kelly leads the Foundation’s work conflict relating to prejudice, attitudes in violent conflict prevention and and behaviours”. resolution, community cohesion and in challenging violent extremism. She Fighting terrorism and violent extremism has been working with individuals, is not only a question of security. groups and communities nationally and Prevention begins with stopping internationally for over a decade. Her people from getting involved in violent work includes projects with communities extremist or terrorist activities in the first divided by sectarianism and prejudice in Kelly said: “The next meeting in Berlin place, or to convince them to turn away Northern Ireland, dialogue and conflict will explore the challenges we face to from such ideas and methods. In order to resolution with Palestinians and Israelis; ‘win the hearts and minds’ of those help the first-line local practitioners and and work with a number of inner city individuals who are being targeted to to facilitate the exchange of experiences schools in Britain with young people support and follow far right and Islam and best practices between them, the divided by faith and race. inspired extreme groups. We will be European Commission set up the EU- bringing together leading figures from wide Radicalisation Awareness Network The Foundation represents the United across Europe asking what is leading (RAN). RAN comes under the “PREVENT” Kingdom on a number of European and to the sort of incidents we recently strand of the EU Counter-Terrorism International organisations and co-chairs witnessed in Swindon and who is doing strategy and is guided by the EU Strategy this EU network group in association with the best work across member states for Combating Radicalisation and the Political Capitol Institute in Hungary. to help us all develop the tools and Recruitment to Terrorism.

New children’s book Pupils from Barrowhall Lane Primary School have been learning about the Warrington bombing and Irish history thanks to a new children’s book. The book aimed at primary school aged children was written by author Richard Holland using simplified language to explain the background to the incident, the book also explains what has happened since to demonstrate how good can come from evil. Deputy Head teacher Jane Dilorenzo at Barrow Hall Primary School, which is where Tim Parry and his brother and sister were pupils, said “She hopes the book will be included on the school’s curriculum in the future. A lot of children know it happened but don’t understand the background in terms of terrorism and conflict and it deals with it in a sensitive way that isn’t threatening or frightening.” Wendy added: “There is a strong message about the positives which came out of the bombing. We have to thank the Golden Square team as we wouldn’t have been able to do it without them and we hope more schools will get in contact with us and use the book in their lessons. I don’t understand why the Government doesn’t put peace study on the curriculum. After watching a number of tragic events during this year, children must have so many questions but who can they ask who is informed enough to answer them?” Ian Cox, general manager, said Golden Square bosses were keen to help create a lasting legacy with the book in Warrington.

WHAT year five pupils thought of the book: Jack Reeves, aged 10, said: “I thought it was so good I read it twice. Leo Kilpatrick, aged 10, said: “It was really interesting the way they described it. Before I read the book I only knew that Tim and Johnathan had been injured.” Eve Ramshaw, aged 10, said: “It didn’t just tell me about what happened in Warrington but also about other (acts of) terrorism. It was really interesting.” Olivia Broughton Milby, aged nine, said: “It told me about the Warrington bombing and how upset people were and how many people were injured. “It made me a bit teary.” Page 8

Ex Great Sankey High students The Foundation would like to hear from any ex - students from Great Sankey High who took part in the fun run back in 1993. This event was organised by the staff after the Warrington bombing to raise money for the victims appeal fund and to create a memorable garden in memory of Tim Parry who was a student at the school.

In March 2014, the School and the Foundation are organising a 3.5k fun run plus a 1k round the school field for younger children and they would be delighted if ex- students were able to take part.

Wendy Parry said: “The fun run in 1993 was a great event. It started to rain towards the end of the run and to complete the course they had to run a lap round the school field, needless to say, most of the students started to slide along the floor and were covered from head to toe in mud. The young people had a great time and Tim would have been so proud of all his friends. We are delighted that the school have decided to organise another event which will end the 20th anniversary year in March 2014”. If you would like to take part, meet up with old friends and raise funds for the Foundation, please contact Wendy on 01925 581234 or email [email protected]

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Annual Golf Day We are now The Foundation held its annual golf day at Warrington Golf Club recruiting and a fantastic day was had by all. volunteers

Wendy Parry who organised Our volunteers are invaluable to us the event said: “We really enjoy and it’s due to their support and the hospitality of the Golf Club, 1st Place: Brian Bennett (Team 1) dedication that our services are their staff are really friendly and continually expanding, enabling they do everything they can possibly do to make the day a us to reach more and more people real success. who need our help.

Despite the fact that we held We are currently recruiting this year’s event in October, the volunteers, so if you would like to weather and the course were 2nd Place: Charles Hewitt and his team gain valuable work experiences, from Rock Oil perfect. or get out and about in your local community then we can help. We I would like to thank Brian have a number of key volunteering Bennett, Jonathan McKenna opportunities that may be of RBS, Zak Whitebread, Lisa Power Handlebanken, Dan Richards, interest to you. John Arber, Frazer Campbell and all the participants in this year’s To find out more, please call event for their support and helping to raise £4,000 toward our work”. 3rd Place: Brian Bennett (Team 2) 01925 581231 Thank you The Foundation would like to thank everyone who has supported us throughout 2013. Event guests and sponsors, volunteers and those who help us on a monthly bases through gift aid, Trusts and Foundations making it possible for us to change so many lives. Emma Thompson Janet & Simon Reed TaylorShaw Catering Carl Marsh– L’Oreal Beth Evans First Rrecruitment Paul Gallon & staff - The Park Royal Holly Currier Lloyds TSB Foundation Hotel Andrei Rydzkowski Ragne Foundation The Rt Hon Sir John Major KG CH John Bishop Barclays Bank Jonathan Ford Russell Purnell Rank Foundation Brian Bennett Anna Beagley UK Healthcare, Stephen Pugh Zak Whittaker Dan Warren Warrington Guardian / Newsquest Handlesbanken Ella Healey Inner Wheel Golden Square Management & Staff Cathy Robinson White & Case Legal Captains at Warrington Golf Club Catherine Nicholl Sochonis Trust Mrs J Maclarnon Gemma Tannahill Co-op Foundation John Newton-Jones Keith Foster Sir Thomas Boteler High School Jonathan McKenna RBS Liz Graham Jonathan Cannock / Mitchell Paula Carroll Charkesworth Vicky Smith Peter & Pauline Gilbert and the Peace Stephan & Ann Walkers Shaun Ryan Asda Westbrook and Cockhedge Neil Renwick Denis Murray Lauren Singh Steve & Cieran Farthing Lesley Wilkinson Renee Thistlewood Snowdonia Cheese Company Margaret Jackson John Newton Jones Gail & Jess Marks Unversity of the 3rd Age, Oxton and Lyne Walker & family Prenton Jane Gilman Northern Ireland office and their Staff We have lots of different volunteer roles to suit everyone so If you would like to become part of our growing volunteer team then please contact Anna Connelly our Volunteer Coordinator on 01925 581246 or at [email protected].

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Thanks to Avios staff Thank you to the staff Thank you from the Customer Service Department at Avios UK for their help in painting the Best foot forward Margaret Jackson and residential lounge at the for Peace Centre Ella Healey Peace Centre. Wendy Parry said: “We are extremely grateful to Avios for allowing their staff to help us in this way. They all seem to enjoy the day and they can paint too!”

The Foundation would like to thank Margaret Jackson and Ella Healey for raising £211 by organising a tombola at Asda Cockhedge. Thank you to Peter Gilbert, his family Warrington Guardian and friends for taking part in a 20K Peace Walk which looped around the town The Foundation would like to thank Nick in a shape similar to a dove and raised Gladstone Brookes Fellows, Nicola Priest and all the staff £1,200. at the Warrington Guardian for their donation of £1583 towards our work. Peter, who runs his own business F8 Their support has not only helped to Design Associates, added: “We hope it raise funds and awareness of our work, will be an event on Warrington’s calendar but highlighted the services delivered every year and grow to something from the Peace Centre for the local with thousands of people involved community. with walkers representing a number of charities as a mass community event.”

Asda Thank you to all the staff at Gladstone Running for peace Brookes Warrington who raised a £1000 on behalf of the Foundation and The Warrington Youth Club.

Warrington First Networking Club Gemma McElwaine runs the Warrington Marathon on behalf of the Foundation and raises £260. Gemma, who has known Abbi (Tim’s sister) since they were four, said: “Over the past few months it has been an emotional time for a lot of people in Warrington but more so for my oldest friend. Gemma said: “Anyone who knew Tim would agree he was a cheeky We would like to thank the staff and torment who never failed to make people Management at Asda Westbrook for laugh. I think his ear to ear grin was his donating £1149 and for all their support Thank you to the Warrington First pass to getting away with things and during 2013. Networking Club for donating £1000 to I’m sure if he was still with us he would the Foundation from their annual Quiz have made as much of an impression on Anna Connelly, Community Support Night held at the Peace Centre. people’s lives as his legacy does today. said: “Asda have been very supportive Last year was the first time I had set foot throughout our anniversary year, not Warrington First has been bringing local in the Peace Centre and I couldn’t believe only raising funds for the Foundation but companies together for the past 4 years. what a difference this place was making. allowing staff to help at our events too. During that time, they have supported I was disappointed in myself that I had Asda Westbrook, Asda Distribution and the Foundation and raised thousands of not been around to do something to Adsa Cockhedge have been fantastic pounds to keep the Peace Centre open help in the past 13 years and Wendy told and we can’t thank them enough”. for their local community. me it was about time I raised some cash!” Page 11 London to Paris Ride 60 minute makeover St Gregory’s Catholic High School took part in a 60 minute makeover of all nine residential bedrooms to add a splash of fresh colour. Pupils and teachers worked together to come up with unique ideas, raise funds and undertake the makeover. The Foundation also joined forces during St Gregory’s ‘Peace week’ to coincide with the 20th anniversary year of the Warrington bombing. Rosemary Howard Rigby, new head teacher at the school Catherine Nicholl signed up for the from September 2013, said: “We mammoth challenge of cycling have been exploring aspects of from London to Paris on behalf of personal and social development the Foundation. Cycling over 5 days, including tolerance, respect Catherine will cover nearly 500km from and teamwork. Transforming the centre of London to the Eiff el Tower. the rooms at the Peace Centre supports the local community Catherine said: “Anyone who knows me and we had many other activities knows I love my bike and spend my during the week including guest holidays cycling as much as my wallet speakers, cultivating our peace will allow! I’ve been to London and Paris garden and sponsoring a child but never the bits in-between” in another country. The school is also matching the pupils The Foundation would like to thank fundraising eff orts with proceeds Catherine for all her support and for going towards supporting the raising £755 Foundation.

Nick Taylor the Foundation CEO said: “The school came up with an innovative way of promoting St Barnabas social and emotional aspects of C of E Primary School learning and raising money for our charity. We really appreciate their hard work and the newly decorated bedrooms are looking fantastic.”

Thank you to Emma Perkins and the children from St. Barnabas C of E Primary School Warrington who held a Peace of Cake event and raised a brilliant £330.95 for the Foundation! Charity Wine Tasting On Friday 27th September, the Foundation held its fi rst Wine Tasting event which was sponsored by Royal Bank of Scotland, Mitchell Charlesworth St Philips Ladybirds Accountants & the Village Hotel.

The event took place in the Vibe Bar at the Village Hotel, Warrington. During the evening guests were able to discover new varieties from around the world and learn how to savour the essence and texture of diff erent wines.

Wendy Parry said: We were delighted with the response to this event and it’s something we will do again. I would like to thank the sponsors, Wine Buff s and Thank you to St Philips Ladybirds everyone who attended for helping to raise £1600. who raised just over a £1000 for the Foundation. Your help and support is appreciated by everyone here at the Peace Centre.

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The Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Foundation for Peace The Peace Centre, Peace Drive, Warrington, Cheshire, WA5 1HQ Email info@resolution-training / Timjon Ltd trading as The Resolution Company Registered No 03876302 Charity No 1048990 Telephone 01925 581231 December 2013 www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk 13 Graduates give estates a rapid mini makeover THREE Golden Gates Housing Walton Lea Garden Centre also something back to the town where said: “We were delighted to have Trust (GGHT) estates in provided plants and volunteer it is a major employer. worked with the volunteers from Warrington got a rapid mini help, while GGHT supplier Jewson “Being community-minded is in United Utilities to carry out these makeover thanks to an army provided additional equipment and our blood and it’s something we improvements. We are passionate of volunteers, including 50 materials. want our graduates, who are the about investing in our homes and top-flight graduates from Katy Griffiths, aged 23, future of our business, involved in water company United from Manchester, who joined too. They worked hard and made estates to improve the quality of life Utilities. United Utilities graduate training a real difference. We’re proud of for local residents and it is good to Gardens in Bewsey and Dallam, programme in 2012, said the day them,” she said. work with a locally-based company communal areas in Latchford had been tough, but rewarding. and a reclaimed garage area in “We have worked hard but it Roy Smith, Chair of GGHT, that share our sense of community.” Longford were singled out for the has been good. We did everything Ground Force treatment as part of the trust wanted us to do at Clough a challenge to mark the start of the Avenue before lunch so we moved company’s graduate celebration on to another part of the park. It’s week. nice to see that we’re making a As well as clearing weeds, difference. It’s amazing what some trimming overgrown shrubs and weeding and a lick of paint can do. planting up raised beds, the Some of the residents came down volunteers re-painted communal too so we got to meet some of the areas and prepared plots for people the work will help.” residents to grow their own fruit Kate, a local resident of Clough and vegetables. Avenue, thanked the volunteers for Neil Martin, Communications their efforts during the day. and Regeneration Manager for “They have made a really GGHT, said the transformation was positive impact on the community tremendous. gardens and it’s great to see them “These are the sorts of projects looking spruced up,” she said. that make a real difference to the The challenge was also helped look and feel of local areas but with by Business for Warrington, a other pressure on resources can be project by the business charity difficult to achieve. United Utilities’ Business in the Community to graduates did a sterling job and get local firms making a positive the help of residents, GGHT staff impact. and other volunteers means that Lynn Johnson, who was areas on three estates are now seconded from United Utilities to places local people can be proud act as the organisation’s Business of,” he said. Connector in Warrington, said the Long Lane Garden Centre and water company wanted to give 14 www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk December 2013 Maori head arrives back home THE Toi Moko – or Maori Maori culture and were delighted mummified head – kept in to be asked to be involved in the Warrington Museum and Art repatriation ceremony”. Gallery for 170 years, has Cllr Kate Hannon, Executive arrived back in New Zealand Board Member for Leisure, following a repatriation Community and Culture at ceremony last month. Warrington Borough Council One of eight Maori heads in said: “It was a pleasure to be England, Ireland and Guernsey, it asked to be involved in the is now at Te Papa Tongarewa, the repatriation ceremony and it has national museum of New Zealand. been a privilege to work closely Representatives from Warrington with Te Papa. We have a good Borough Council, who owned the understanding of different cultures head, and Culture Warrington, and know it was appropriate to who run Warrington Museum repatriate Toi moko. This special & Art Gallery, were joined by item is now back where it belongs delegates from Te Papa at a in its Maori homeland”. traditional repatriation ceremony Te Herekiekie Herewini, at Warrington Town Hall before the repatriation manager at Te Papa delegates travelled to the other side Museum said: “It has been of the world with the head which a privilege to work with the Toi mokos arriving in New Zealand was packaged in a special crate. Warrington Borough Council and The signing of an official Warrington Museum to achieve the document by Cllr Terry O’Neill and return of the Warrington Toi moko delegates from Te Papa marked to his homeland. This generosity of the handover of the Toi moko from spirit by the Warrington Borough Council and Culture Warrington Warrington Borough Council to the reminds New Zealanders of our New Zealand authorities. long standing relationship between Once back in New Zealand, our two peoples.” the Toi mokos were greeted with It is not known how the Toi moko an outpouring of grief from Maori came to be in Warrington residents and were welcomed with a traditional Maori ceremony at Te Papa. Maureen Banner, chairman of Charity bonfire Culture Warrington said: “We have been prepared to repatriate raises £7,500 the Toi Moko, which was held in LYMM and District Round Table’s Warrington Museum, for a long annual bonfire at Lymm Rugby Club time and we recognise that the ripped up the record books after right thing to do is to return the Toi raising an impressive £7,500 for Moko to its home. We respect the charity. 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Then on Sunday, December 22 at Latchford Methodist Church at 10.45am there will be a big celebration for the sheep There are even some popular who have been “found” and children can take their completed forms – and hopefully their families too – and all who have English dishes to choose from if taken part will receive a gift. someone in your party is not a lover It’s all part of the “Messy Nativity” initiative taking place in Latchford throughout December. of Indian food. Our party was a mixture of those More information at 01925 268425. December 2013 www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk 17 Businesses show support for football club’s ambition TWO local businesses have come to the aid of Warrington Town FC in their hour of need, providing significant funds for vital works to be carried out at their HG Driver Recruitment Stadium. The club, which recently unveiled any contribution be that a direct its 2020 vision to reach the Football sponsorship, or an in kind offer league in seven years, needed through help with a specific project, ground improvements as part of an can make a real difference.” FA grading process which they were Another Warrington company in danger of losing if they did not Urban Building Projects recently have works carried out in time. provided the funds for a full Local businessman Alan Roskell a refurbishment of the Vice Presidents Director at Dante Group who have sponsors lounge, transforming the offices in Paddington heard about the club’s requirement and came to space that can now be used for the rescue. functions and education as well as MP Helen Jones to fight next General Election Dante sourced and funded two match day entertainment. Carl Palmer of Urban projects LABOUR has re-selected Warrington website and its replacement with new toilet blocks and have also North MP Helen Jones to contest separate websites for Warrington made improvements to the dug outs said: “I was approached by the club the Parliamentary seat at the next North and Warrington South and erected new hoardings around regarding a sponsorship deal and General Election in 2015. constituencies. the entrance to the ground. I asked if I could see where I could The announcement came just Helen Jones (pictured) has been Mr Roskell said: “A few months bring guests. two weeks after the national MP for Warrington North since ago when I heard about the club’s “I decided to go the extra mile and party imposed tough restrictions 1997. At the last General Election vision and plans for the future I was agreed to the whole refurbishment of on Labour in Warrington North, she had a majority of 6,771 over blown away by the enthusiasm and the Lounge. We are happy to help including appointing a senior the Conservatives. commitment of those involved. We the club and we love the match day national officer to act as a single decided as a company we would experience. point of contact for all constitutional support our local club and we will “This is real Football and theres a matters arising in the town. continue to do that going forward. great buzz about the place too.” Eric Wilson, Labour’s senior I have always believed that a town Dante and Urban are now in constitutional officer was also the size of Warrington should have a appointed to oversee all matters Football League team and hopefully discussions with the club regarding other projects to improve the relating to the selection of we can help them achieve that.” candidates for elections and Mr Roskell is now urging other matchday experience. Warrington Town’s Operations the Warrington North party local businesses to help the club was instructed to cease to be a going forward. Director Toby Macormac said: “We delegated structure and to hold only He added “There’s a growing are indebted to these businesses all-member meetings. The national group of local businesses that and individuals. They have given Labour Party also ordered the are coming on board to help but vital support to the club in its hour of closure of the Warrington Labour more is needed and at this level, need.” 18 www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk December 2013

The perils of a criminal record by Jonathan Conder People who are arrested and appear to apply to the DBS for a certifi cate same rules apply, except the relevant before the criminal courts often ask detailing an applicant’s criminal time periods are 5.5 years for how their employment prospects record information. There are 2 types convictions and 2 years for cautions, might be affected. This year the of DBS check: a standard check for reprimands or warnings. government has introduced new professional careers, occupations An enhanced check can also reveal rules governing this area of the that require a licence and those who non conviction, non caution and law. A new body, the Disclosure and have regular contact with children or fi ltered information if the police Barring Service (DBS) replaces the vulnerable adults; and an enhanced believe it to be relevant to the position Criminal Records Bureau and the check for positions involving sole care, applied for. This might include police Independent Safeguarding Authority training or supervision of children or intelligence or information related who were previously responsible vulnerable adults. to investigations which resulted in for administering criminal record In a standard check and most no further action. An individual can information. enhanced checks the information For most occupations, convictions will be fi ltered so that the certifi cate make a Subject Access Request to and cautions need not be declared will not contain the following: for the relevant police force to check once they become spent, as defi ned those aged 18 or over at the time of on information held which might be by the Rehabilitation of Offenders the offence, if it did not result in a disclosable. A decision to disclose Act 1974. The rehabilitations periods custodial sentence and is not on a such information can be challenged by are related to the type of sentence list of serious offences relevant to making representations to the police or disposal and have been relaxed safeguarding, it will not be included initially or by requesting a review by by new legislation which is about to if 11 years have passed since the date the Independent Monitor. come into force. However different of conviction (there must be only one If you would like advice on this area rules apply to ‘excepted positions’ offence) or 6 years since the date of a of the law please contact us on the which entitle prospective employers caution; for those aged under 18 the number listed below. December 2013 www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk 19 Super new athletics arena is open WARRINGTON’S super new Victoria Park athletics arena has “In addition, the club have seen town.” been officially opened – and 50 potential Olympians of the great success with its athletes The project is part of the council’s future just couldn’t wait to be first on the track. gaining international honours at ongoing investment into the park The Mayor, Cllr Peter Carey, standard. both junior and senior level over and there is more investment and hardly had chance to cut the ribbon There is a new open age rugby the last 40 years, but the club is improvements still to come during before the youngsters sprinted league/football pitch in the centre most proud of its achievement and the next few years. across to among the first to put the of the track while field events such tradition of developing local young new, blue, running track to the test. as javelin and pole vault have been athletes to compete to the best of It rained and rained – but this relocated to the outside of the track their abilities, to develop them didn’t dampen any spirits as races lanes. as young adults and to establish and medal presentations carried on The opening of the track came just friendships that last into our senior regardless. two months ahead of Warrington years.” Celebrity guests included Jenny Athletics Club celebrating its 130th Cllr Kate Hannon, the council’s Meadows, current European anniversary. lead member for leisure, community Indoor Champion at 800 metres, Club chairman Joanie Smythe and culture, said: “This was a John Nicolls, Masters shot putt said: “I am sure that I can speak on superb event. There was a real athlete and Warrington Sports behalf of all the athletes, coaches, buzz about the place and we have Personality of the Year 2007 and parents and committee to express been inspired by the enthusiasm of representatives from the borough a huge ‘Thank You’ to Warrington all the athletes. This is a fantastic council. Borough Council, specifically the multi sporting facility that will be a Members of Warrington Athletics managers and groundsmen, for great asset to the town. Club were there – and there was all their valued support that they “The enthusiasm of the club a special surprise for one of them, provide to the club which without towards this project shows how Neville Jones, when a plaque was we would struggle to provide the much this facility means to them unveiled to celebrate his 50 years outstanding open meeting, training and will attract regional events, voluntary service with the club. sessions etc. which is good for the sport and the Neville Jones Two club members who are now internationals - Alex Wort, 19 who is a multi eventer and sprinter James Gladman, 20 - made a special trip back from university to be part of the celebrations. Warrington Athletics Club will use the track as their home venue and stage North West regional open track and field athletics meetings during the open season. As the first multi sport facility of its kind in the town, the arena can accommodate competitions from junior to senior elite level, and is fully accessible for disabled users. The new, eight lane, 400 metre, blue athletics track has state of the art sports pitch drainage, specialist materials and has been installed to UK Athletics national quality The Mayor with Jenny Meadows at the opening.

Purrfect gift for cats ABANDONED and neglected Cats Protection is a national of more immediate help does more The Ovenu valeting process cats are set to benefit from a organisation dedicated to the good. involves dismantling key components Warrington business owner who rescue, short-term fostering and “This is an excellent opportunity of an oven such as the door, interior has volunteered to collect donations permanent re-homing of the animals. for me to help this local charity panels, fan and shelves and placing of food, blankets and toys. Paul, who previously worked as a which provides such a vital service. them into design-registered tank Paul Clark, owner of Ovenu social worker, said: “I am delighted They are a self-funded organisation equipment, which uses safe, non- Warrington, has started to collect to be doing my bit to help cats in the that relies on donations to survive, caustic products to clean the oven donations that will benefit felines Warrington area. Cats Protection so I am pleased to support them in parts. The whole process takes being fostered out by Cats Protection do such a fantastic job rescuing, any way I can.” around three to four hours and volunteers. re-homing and rehabilitating many Rik Hellewell, national Founder leaves the oven, hob and exterior in Paul, 50, who has been running abandoned cats locally and I am of Ovenu, said: “I am delighted his business in the Warrington area more than happy to help out in this that Paul has chosen to make a immaculate condition. for the past six years amassing more way. real difference to animal welfare For more information about than 5,000 oven cleans in this time, “I wanted to help on a wider in the Warrington area. The work Ovenu, or to make a booking with is collecting a variety of donations scale than by simply donating he is doing to collect donations is Paul, or to donate to his initiative from customers on his daily oven money, and I think that donating already making a difference locally. for Cats Protection, call: 01925 valeting appointments. food, blankets and things that are Donations are collected on his 453 377, email ovenuwarrington@ rounds as he visits customers who hotmail.co.uk or visit www. are aware that he has started this ovenuwarrington.net for more initiative locally.” information

Adam Penniston, Ovenu National Training manager, with Nikki Butcher and Bluebelle the cat. 20the Pink www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk December 2013 To give your business a boost in the New Year from just £70 a month call 01925 631592 December 2013 www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk 21 Lee Briers forced to retire with immediate effect

WARRINGTON Wolves’ talisman Lee Briers has been forced to retire from his playing career with immediate effect due to a neck injury. Briers announced his retirement on appearances for the Wolves twitter saying: “Yes it is true I have including a club record achievement had to retire with immediate effect. by becoming the leading points “Although I was devastated to scorer in Warrington’s history with find out that I will never be able to 2586 points. play the game that I love and the His debut back in 1997 earned game that has given me everything him heritage number 955 and a again, I feel blessed to have had an place in the club’s history books. He’s opportunity to play all these years! been a constant through the highs “A massive thank you to the and lows; one of the few remaining Warrington club for believing in me players to have experienced the and especially the Wolves fans for all move from Wilderspool to The their support over the years. Halliwell Jones Stadium. “To my family for the support you During his career at Warrington have given me through the good and Briers has won three Challenge bad - thank you! Cup winners medals and appeared “Hopefully the next chapter of in two Grand Finals. He also won my life can be as enjoyable as the the league leader’s shield in 2011. last 17 years! I can’t wait for that to Briers was capped by Great Britain v start.” Briers agreed a new one year France in their 42-12 win on October deal prior to the end of last season, 26 2001. Having made his Wales debut in 1998, he went on to make despite suffering a serious neck injury 23 appearances for his country and earlier in the season. featured in the 2000 Rugby League Wolves’ head of coaching and World Cup. rugby Tony Smith said:“ On behalf Following the team’s failure to of the Warrington club, its supporters qualify for the 2008 Rugby League and Rugby League fans I’d like to World Cup, he announced his thank Lee for his contributions to the international retirement. He later game. He has brought enormous came out of retirement to represent enjoyment and pleasure to those Wales in the 2010 European Cup, who have witnessed his skills. I and captained the side to victory have personally enjoyed watching in the tournament. He went on to Lee develop both as a player and a captain Wales in the 2011 Four person and look forward to working Nations,before once again retiring with him in the next chapter of his from international rugby league. career.” Briers has just released his The halfback made 425 autobiography “off the cuff.”

School to forge links with India WARRINGTON’S Sir Thomas Boteler CE High School has been chosen to develop international links with Kaushayla World School in India as part of a major new school twinning project to boost global education. Connecting Classrooms is a UK government and British Council education initiative and Boteler has been selected in recognition of its commitment to teaching pupils about global issues. Teachers and pupils are working with Kaushayla World School in Greater Noida, India,to learn how to become responsible global citizens and to develop skills to work in a global economy. Schools across the UK can benefit from a range of support offered by the scheme. Assistant head teacher Liam Horrigan said: “The school is committed to the Connecting Classrooms programme as part of our drive to prepare students fully for their role in the Global workforce that they will join upon completing their education. We have identified curriculum areas through which we hope to develop links with Kaushayla World School, so that youngsters in both communities can benefit.” The programme will enable Mr Horrigan to take part in an exchange visit with Kaushayla World School and work on classroom-based projects together, with the aim of giving young people a unique and hands-on international learning experience. An initial link has already been forged linked to architecture, and there is scope to develop further partnership work through geography, Citizenship, RE and Art. 22 www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk December 2013 £inancially yours By David Watkinson Major policies in next year’s budget The Chancellor has announced commented that: ‘Our members that the Autumn Statement, have said they’ll spend the which gives notice of the major savings on their business, either policies to be announced in next through investing in the business, year’s budget, will take place increasing wages or taking on staff.’ on 5 December. However, we Secondly, more than four million already know of two changes married couples and civil partners that are coming to effect over will be entitled to a new transferable the next couple of years. tax allowance from April 2015, Firstly, the new Employment the Government has confi rmed. Allowance, which is worth up to £2,000 Under the scheme, eligible spouses to all employers has been confi rmed and civil partners will be able to by the Government, having been transfer £1,000 of their personal including the announcement by fi rst announced in the 2013 Budget. income tax allowance to their partner, Chancellor George Osborne of his The Employment Allowance will where one is a basic rate taxpayer and intention to freeze fuel duty until reduce a business’s or charity’s the other earns less than the income after 2015, subject to suffi cient national insurance contributions (NICs) tax personal allowance, resulting in a savings being made elsewhere. bill by £2,000 over the course of the potential saving of up to £200 a year. year’s PAYE payments. Employers Couples will be eligible to claim WatkinsonBlack are pleased to will need to confi rm their eligibility the new allowance from the year advise on these as well as other through their regular payroll process. of marriage, which brings back matters, including providing a very The Prime Minister said: ‘Small memories of Spring marriage bulge cost-effective payroll bureau service. business and entrepreneurs are the when people married just before the If you want to arrange a no-obligation lifeblood of our economy and this end of the tax year to get the full initial meeting on any taxation or Government is fi rmly on their side’, and year’s “Married Man’s Allowance”!. accounting matter then please contact according to Government estimates, The allowance will not be given us. more than 90% of the benefi t of the automatically, and claims for the Please note that these ideas are allowance will go to small businesses allowance will need be made online. intended to inform rather than advise with fewer than 50 employees. The confi rmation of a married and you should always obtain John Allan, National Chairman of couples’ tax allowance is one of a professional advice before taking any the Federation of Small Businesses series of recent Government measures, action. December 2013 www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk 23

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