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Editor Gary Skentelbery Production Paul Walker Editor’s Comment Advertising THE big talking point in Warrington somewhere in the town. James Balme over recent weeks has been So come on Warrington Borough Freephone travellers and “secret” plans for a Council let us all have an open and 0800 955 5247 who lost out in the Challenge Cup transit camp. honest debate on where to site such at the semi-final stage for a third Editorial Following claim and counter a facility – sooner rather than later consecutive season and with two 01925 623631 claim between Cllr Kev Bennett – and not behind closed doors. defeats in the opening rounds of the and his former colleagues in the It is likely to be a sensitive issue Email Labour group no one is entirely Super 8s any chance of making the info@warrington- wherever such a site is located so Grand Final is realistically over. It is sure whether a permanent transit transparency is the best policy so worldwide.co.uk site has been earmarked for land worrying to hear the coach saying everyone can have their say before his players were “out enthused” in Websites off Birchwood Way near Padgate – or not. any decision is made. a must win game. Hopefully the www.culchethlife.com Meanwhile the curtain is www.frodshamlife.co.uk We are told a special task group arrival of Chris Sandow bodes well www.lymmlife.co.uk set up to find a suitable location had coming down on what can only for the future - but the www.warrington.tv voted on Padgate last December. be described as a disappointing slogan “every minute matters” may www.warrington- But the controlling Labour group on season for need a re-think! worldwide.co.uk the council are adamant no site has been selected and that the land at Address Padgate will not be considered. New Media Centre Considering the number of Old Road Warrington issues being caused in the town WA4 1AT by travellers setting up illegal camps the need for a permanent site requires addressing urgently – but if a task group was discussing warrington-worldwide is it last December and we are now published monthly by heading into September, with no Orbit News Ltd. clear option or a site – just how 2 for 1 on Afternoon Tea The contents of this magazine long is it going to take? are fully protected by copyright Hardly a week passes without and nothing may be reprinted reports of travellers setting up camp Tuesday to Friday or reproduced without prior permission of the publishers. The publishers are not liable for Deadline for 2pm till 4pm any statement made or opinion the October issue of expressed by third parties in this Fresh Tasty Homecooked Food publication. Warrington Worldwide Printed by TwentyFourSeven 8 Bold Street, Warrington. Tel 01925 654000 is September 8 www.shellysrestaurant.eu September 2015 www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk 3 TV star Sammy finds a new heroine TV actress turned children’s author the Tudors, is aimed at youngsters Sammy Winward discovered aged seven to 12 and is about a a potential new heroine for her time-travelling princess who goes stories at a book signing event in back through the ages meeting Warrington. famous characters from history. The former Emmerdale soap Sammy, 29, was inspired to write star met six year old Matilda Blue it after the birth of her daughter, Williams from Stockton Heath, Mia, now 10. who was full of questions for Meanwhile Sammy has just her. Sammy, who played Katie finished filming a new series of the Sugden in Emmerdale, before leaving the TV hit to further develop TV drama, Prey, with Life on Mars her career, said: “Matilda was just and Ashes to Ashes star, Philip lovely, so inquisitive and chatty Glenister. and she spoke several different “I play the daughter of Philip’s languages which for her age was character. It has been great to amazing. She was really interested do and will be coming to our TV in my book. I told her its main screens shortly,” she said. character was very curious – just Sammy is planning to continue like her.” her writing career with further The book, Princess Phoebe Meets Princess Phoebe adventures. 4 www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk September 2015

Michael Hello and welcome to my Mahoney is monthly column . . . 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, Priorities based at Woolston Surgery, Life moves on, sometimes at a steady maternity leave, whether she will want Neighbourhood Hub, pace, and at other times it seems to to go back to work, but financially she Warrington WA1 4PN. speed up or slow down. It is important may not have a choice, and if she Tel: 01925-658322 email to make the most of each day and the does the feelings about leaving her [email protected] time that we have, however, busy lives, baby, and who will provide the child www.michaelmahoney commitments and routines often take care, and costs involved with that. hypnotherapist.com over. We often have to prioritize what The young mum’s priorities will then we think is most important, or what all change as her new baby’s needs to write lists, or a pictogram to make others deem to be most important, will be the priority and everything else it more interesting. Start with the and quiet time for ourselves often gets that was familiar to her, will then take things that definitely need doing pushed back and gradually forgotten a back seat. How does she find time each day, and decide what can be about. Most of us rush around doing for herself? handed over to someone else. Is there things for others and to earn money If you cannot relate to this, you will anything that you can actually totally and never have the time to enjoy have most likely had other experiences let go of? Can you improve your time the things that perhaps we need to where one thing has happened in your management? Do you need to change prioritize to help our emotional and life that has changed everything else, your emotional response and beliefs physical wellbeing. including short and long term plans in order to let things go or to pass Priorities constantly change and goals. It may have been an illness them onto someone else? Often we depending on circumstances, and in or accident, or the loss of a loved one. believe we should be doing something response to the needs or expectations in a certain way, which may be time of others. For instance, when a young Sometimes our perception of the consuming, when in fact we can make professional woman has a baby, her right thing to do, and the pressures changes to improve life for ourselves. priorities constantly shift, from holding from others, and societal norms can It is important to plan in time for down a successful career and busy dictate how and what we prioritize. yourself into your daily and weekly social life, to preparing for babies Many people believe that it is selfish routines, and when setting longer term arrival, with everything that entails, to put their own needs before others, goals. including arranging maternity leave, however, if you do not look after future child care etc. The hormones yourself then you may not be in a If you wish to discuss how are also affecting her sense of identity, fit state to help others, which can you can prioritize your own mood, sleeping and eating patterns, have disastrous effect on those most needs in a structured way, then which would also then also affect dependant on you. please contact either myself her working day and social life. The How can you prioritize time for or my partner, Cate on 01925 expectation of the changes baby yourself, when you have a hundred 658322 to arrange an Initial will bring, reduced pay during her and one things to do? It often helps Consultation. September 2015 www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk 5 No traveller camp for Padgate WARRINGTON Borough Council transit site. has denied, categorically, that a “There are no plans or decisions site at Padgate is being considered on any specific site and this includes as a transit camp for gypsies and the site referred to in the media (land travellers. near Bennett Recreation Ground) as A statement issued by deputy this site is unacceptable due to its leader of the council, Cllr Mike proximity to residential properties. Hannon, and the chairman of the “Any future decision regarding a travellers’ task group, Cllr Maureen transit site will be conducted on an McLaughlin, states: “We wish to open and transparent basis.” make it clear that the council has The statement was issued as not made any decision on the rebel councillor Kevin Bennett – the development of a specific travellers’ former Labour councillor who now represents TUSC (The Trade Unionist Cllr Kevin Bennett Cllr Colin Froggatt and Socialist Coalition) revealed further information which he claimed World War 1 was evidence of a “war” between back bench Labour councillors and exhibition the council’s executive board. AN exhibition is planned Cllr Bennett revealed the content to celebrate the activities of emails sent by Cllr Colin Froggatt of Warrington’s voluntary which criticised executive board organisations during the First members Cllr Hitesh Patel and World War. Cllr Maureen McLaughlin for poor Staff at Warrington Voluntary communication. Action (WVA) are collecting He said: “The secret plan to put information about the town’s a gypsy traveller ‘transit site’ in voluntary sector during the 1914- Padgate has re-ignited the ‘infighting’ 18 period with a view to displaying in the Labour Group. stories and memorabilia as part “Cllr Colin Froggatt has revealed of a travelling exhibition, starting that he and Cllr Maureen Creaghan at the Gateway in Sankey Street have been kept ‘in the dark’ over from November 11. Any charity, these plans. community, voluntary or faith “There is obviously a growing group that has been running for culture in the Labour Group where 100 years or more should contact the executive board operates like a project co-ordinator Stef Woo by ‘secret society’ and keeps information email at [email protected] from their own Members.” or call 01925 246 880. 6 www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk September 2015

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Deadline for the next round of Over the last four years GGHT applications is 31 October 2015. and its partners have allocated If your application is received How to choose the best over £75,000 in funding to local before this date it will be included groups and organisations and this in this round. You will be invited chiropractor THERE are a number of Chiropractors in the area to choose from and, if you have never seen one before, it is always difficult to know how to choose the right, and best, one for you. Here are a few tips to make the process more straightforward: * As with choosing any professional service, recommendation by someone is best. Ask around amongst your friends and family. 70% of all our new patients come via word-of-mouth. * All chiropractors in the UK have to be registered with the General Chiropractic Council by law. You can check the register at www.gcc-uk.org * If a chiropractor recommends that everyone has an x-ray, this is not considered good practice. X-rays can be very helpful in certain circumstances, but useless in others. * An important aspect to your care is your privacy - not only for reasons of confidentiality, but also to ensure you receive a personal approach to your care. Most chiropractors (including ourselves) will treat you in a private room. * The number of sessions you need should be made clear to you at the start of your care, and you should start to feel an improvement within the first few sessions. If you are not improving as you and your chiropractor would expect, then a full reassessment should be carried out. * Information about fees should be made easily available to you (on the website, in the clinic, and over the phone if you ask), and you should not be required to pay large up-front fees. For more details email [email protected] September 2015 www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk 9 Green light That Netball Thing...free for £16m sessions! ACTIVE Cheshire has created a community free 30 week programme of netball for Warrington women who want hub at to have a laugh and get active. Sessions are starting in September aiming to get women Great aged 17-25 who haven’t hit on a method of being active that works Services will be delivered by help us achieve our vision for a for them yet. Sankey LiveWire, Warrington Borough healthier, happier and more active That Netball Thing is a flexible, Council, Culture Warrington, population. It is the product of a fun and friendly programme and PLANS to build a £16m state-of- the NHS, Warrington Clinical has been created to get confidence the-art community hub to provide Commissioning Group and Health concerted multi-agency approach and fitness back on track in a great leisure, health and cultural services Plus. and has had the enthusiastic input atmosphere. in Great Sankey, Warrington have More than 700 local residents and support of Warrington west It’s all about women being active been approved by planning chiefs. took part in consultation residents”. on their own terms regardless of LiveWire’s proposal to transform exercises and in excess of 60 To find out more information about shape, size or experience. For the existing Great Sankey Leisure of their suggestions have been the development, and to keep up to more information including how Centre into a neighbourhood incorporated into the design of the to join, dates, times and frequently hub was given the go-ahead at hub. The building designs have date with the latest news, visit www. asked questions go to facebook. Warrington Borough Council’s been made dementia friendly to greatsankeyneighbourhoodhub. com/thatnetballthing or twitter. planning committee meeting. support local need. co.uk com/netballthing Councillors voted unanimously in Jan Souness, managing director favour of the plans. at LiveWire, said: “This new The dementia friendly facility will neighbourhood hub will make a include a fitness suite, swimming real difference to the lives of people New Italian Eatery WANTED pools, sports hall, tennis courts, 3G in west Warrington by allowing coming to Lymm pitch, GP surgeries, library, cafe them to access leisure, health and Exciting new concept with a and health and wellbeing facilities cultural services all under one WOW factor in Lymm Warehouse including a spa. Construction on roof. 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CB Homes Ltd Andy Oakes is a first- round winner in the annual NHBC Pride in the Job Awards, which recognises personal achievement of site managers in creating new UK homes of outstanding quality. Andy won the award for working on their site Heyes Park in Northwich, joining 450 Quality importantly, homeowners who buy Award winners from across the a Pride in the Job award-winning UK. Selected from around 15,000 home benefit from a high quality entrants from across the country, product. they are in the top few percent of “It’s no surprise that Pride in the their profession. Job winning sites also have higher Ian Davies, Regional Director levels of customer satisfaction as for NHBC, the UK’s leading these homes are without doubt standards setter and warranty among the best the UK has to offer.” provider for new UK homes, said: Site managers are uniquely “Congratulations to Andy Oakes positioned to positively influence of CB Homes Ltd, who has been the quality of a build, being commended for building homes responsible for a project from start that are of an exceptional standard. to finish, overseeing everything that “For 35 years, our Pride in happens on site. the Job Awards have played a The winners have excelled pivotal role in NHBC’s work to in a comprehensive year-long raise standards across the industry judging process, assessed against through the celebration and sharing stringent criteria defined by of best practice. Put simply, site NHBC’s technical Standards for managers that win an award are building new homes. They are now creating houses of an outstandingly shortlisted for regional titles which high standard. will be revealed in the autumn. “A Pride in the Job award is the The regional champions will then highest industry accolade a site go forward to contest the national manager can receive. It represents Supreme Winner title in their success for the site manager, his category at the Pride in the Job team and associated trades as Gala Final in London in January. well providing a reputational boost For more information, visit www. for the building company. Most nhbc.co.uk/prideinthejob September 2015 www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk 11 12 www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk September 2015 ‘Hitman’ Pete Waterman helps launch UTC ground breaking ceremony RECORD producer Pete Waterman and Pro-Vice Chancellor, Faculty joined industry specialists, local of Science and Engineering at councillors, representatives from Manchester Metropolitan University university sponsor Manchester said “We are very pleased to be Metropolitan University and the a part of the University Technical team behind UTC Warrington for College, Warrington. Our world- the official ground breaking at the class engineering research and development site on Dallam Lane. teaching complements our partner Principal & Chief Executive, Lee employers’ expertise to provide first Barber said: “I am pleased to see class opportunities for 14-19 year so much support for the college as old students.” we mark the start of the construction The college will be under on site. Over the next year we will construction for the next 12 months, be able to see our state-of-the-art, before opening its doors to Year 10 iconic college take shape. We and 12 students from across the will be working closely with main region to study GCSEs, A Levels contractor ISG to ensure everything and vocational qualifications from is fit for purpose.” September 2016. Danny Murray, ISG’s Northern During the next six months regional managing director, commented: “Taking the first gap. It is essential that we skill our specialist colleges which are prospective students will be invited two phases of this major urban communities up for the jobs that we designed to address skills gaps along to a series of events hosted regeneration project in Warrington are creating in the town.” within local industry. With the by the team at UTC Warrington to is a key achievement for the business. Also in attendance Pete Manchester Metropolitan University find out more about the curriculum This ambitious redevelopment Waterman said: “It is fantastic School of Engineering behind on offer to 14 – 19 year olds will deliver a positive and long- to see a dedicated energy and UTC Warrington students can look from across the region, as well as term legacy for Warrington, with engineering college being built in forward to a STEM rich curriculum, hearing from employer partners exceptional new facilities attracting Warrington. UTC Warrington will with access to the best educational and industry specialists about the the very brightest young people, equip students in Warrington and facilities in the North West. The types of projects they could look entrepreneurs and major employers beyond with the skills they need to college will house £1m of specialist forward to working on as students to the area – delivering important succeed in a career in engineering. equipment; additionally students at the college. benefits to both the local community Perhaps some students will take will be able to access facilities at Prospective students and their and the wider economy.” up railway engineering as a MMU locations across the region families are invited to find out At the ground breaking Leader specialism. and industry specific equipment more on Thursday, September, 17, of Warrington Borough Council, “I look forward to coming back to at employer partner sites such as 5.30pm – 7.30pm at the Pyramid Cllr Terry O’Neill said “This is an see it when the building is complete Sellafield, Amec Foster Wheeler, & Parr Hall. Interested parties exciting moment for Warrington. and buzzing with students.” and Tenet Consultants. can register and find out more The new UTC Warrington is UTC Warrington is part of a Of the partnership, Professor by visiting www.utcw.eventbrite. critical to addressing our skills movement across the UK towards Philip Wheater, Dean of Faculty co.uk or www.utcwarrington.org September 2015 www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk 13 14 www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk September 2015

Highlights of the month long event include: All set for Medieval Market - Culture Warrington Museum and Saturday 5 September Central Library’s 160th 10am-4pm Anniversary – Culture Town Centre Sunday 20 September Warrington Free 11.30am-3pm Go back in time with Warrington Warrington Museum & Market’s Medieval Day. Attractions Art Gallery include; Epico the Dragon, Shoot Free Festival! On 20 September 1855 work a Knight, Viking Longship display, began building the current Museum IT’S all happening in Warrington this September as a new, exciting Fairytale Flashmob and Birds of and Central Library on Museum and vibrant festival comes to the town to celebrate sports, culture and Prey Display. Street, in what’s now Warrington’s entertainment. Cultural Quarter. Take part in Building on the success of the World Cup, which came Go Tri Duathlon/Triathlon this special Sunday opening and to Warrington in 2013, the festivities are organised by a number of major - Sport explore Warrington’s history with organisations in the town including LiveWire, Warrington Borough Council, Saturday 5 September Victorian guides and historic trails. Warrington Wolves, Culture Warrington and The English Half Marathon. 4pm Warrington Festival is designed for the whole family with a number of Orford Jubilee English Half Marathon/ free activities, combining 25 events over 25 days with something to suit Neighbourhood Hub 10K - Sport everyone’s tastes. £10 Sunday 20 September Regardless of your age, fitness 9am or ability, this event allows you to Town Centre have a try at Triathlon or other multi- £19.50 See the sites of Warrington Town sport event in a friendly supportive Centre including the Golden Gates, environment. Give it a try – you’ll and The get a free medal and t-shirt if you Guardians as you take on either the complete the course. Register online half marathon or 10K challenge. at www.warringtonfestival.org Register in advance at www.run- ehm.com Heritage Open Day – Culture Saturday 12 September Festival Village – Sport / 10am-5pm Culture / Entertainment Warrington Museum & Sunday 20 September Art Gallery 9am-2pm Free Bank Park As part of national Heritage Open Enjoy a food festival, health and Day weekend join Warrington fitness expo, performances, live Museum & Art Gallery for a peep music plus lots of family fun during or after the Half Marathon and behind the scenes to find out how 10K. museums really work. Watch a live taxidermy demonstration, handle LiveWire Mile – Sport museum objects and maybe even Sunday 20 September make a museum of your very own. 12.45pm Town Centre Country Fayre - Culture £5 Sunday 13 September Grab your running shoes and 11am-4.30pm the kids to take on this one mile Walton Hall challenge – the perfect cool down Free after running the Half Marathon Dog displays, Civil War re- or 10K. Register to run at www. enactments, mountain bike warringtonfestival.org displays, live music, children’s fun Rugby League Heritage on fair, narrow boat rides, craft stalls, Tour – Culture children’s entertainer, farmers Thursday 3 September - market, gourmet hot food and Sunday 20 September much more. If we haven’t got it it’s Pyramid not worth having! Free Whether you’re a Rugby League fan or a lover of social history, RunChallenge – Sport this exhibition is not to be Saturday 19 September missed. Featuring items from the 11am-1pm Mike Stephenson Collection, the Bank Park exhibition not only tells the story of £5 the game, players and supporters RunChallenge combines running but also the communities that with a fun question and answer helped make the sport the success challenge. Come along and that it is. train your brain and body whilst Free Swimming for exploring your local area. Children - Sport Every Saturday in September SkyRide Social – Sport at selected LiveWire Leisure Saturday 19 September Centres 1pm-3pm One child swims free with every Bank Park paying adult at a selected LiveWire Free Leisure Centres every Saturday Join British Cycling and Sky as the during Warrington Festival. biggest network of cyclists invites the people of Warrington to get on Harry Potter Events - Culture their bikes. Every Saturday at various LiveWire Libraries across Warrington Pixie Lott - Entertainment Do you know your muggles from your mermen, or Hogwarts from Saturday 19 September Honeydukes? LiveWire is hosting 6pm Harry Potter themed activities and Bank Park games to celebrate Warrington £14 Festival. Come along and dress Four-time BRIT award nominee up as your favourite character as headlines the stage at Bank Park you’re allocated into Griffindor or in the pivotal event of Warrington Slytherin by the sorting hat, before Festival. completing a quiz for house points. September 2015 www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk 15 16 www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk September 2015 Former MP publishes untold story of Man's Land, mined under enemy lines, made and repaired roads, World War One filled in craters, constructed dug- outs, stock piled ammunition, built FORMER Warrington MP Mike intrigued how his Manchester born and improved billets, fetched and Hall has published an untold grandfather of Irish descent, who carried, kept open communications story of World War One which received the Military medal for with the front, made and repaired has been 14 years in the making bravery, had ended up doing active railways, built and demolished and inspired by his " war hero" service with the "die hards" of the bridges, gased the enemy, grandfather who miraculously 18th Battalion Middlesex Regiment picquetted roads and held the front survived the hostilities, including (1st Public Works) Pioneers of the line. two postings at the Somme. 33rd Division. If a job needed doing, they did The former Warrington South Spending many long hours MP, who went on to represent it - no matter where, when or how researching the national war dangerous. neighbouring Weaver Vale, started archives Mike has now put together researching the book, which comes At times they fought back the a detailed war diary of the day to Germans with only their picks and in two volumes due to its sheer size, day life of the battalion - a story after being "sacked" by former shovels, and in High Wood, at the which has not previously been height of the Battle of the Somme, Prime Minister Tony Blair as a told - and coincides with the 100th junior whip in 2001. they were deployed to fight the anniversary of his grandfather enemy at bayonet point. Mike, who still lives in Warrington Thomas McBride, who died aged at Whittle Hall, had always been By this, amongst other events, 52 in 1939, before Mike was the 18th Battalion earned the right born, going to war. to use the Middlesex Regiment "My research soon told me that nickname 'die-hards'. going into no man's land under my grandfather, who had been A Miners Pals Battalion at War fire with his commanding officer to working as a miner, enlisted with is written in diary form, based on bring back the fallen. one of the special regiments which the 18th Middlesex Battalion War During the war he also survived consisted mainly of miners and Diary and the 33rd Division War being gassed and even returned other tradesmen," said Mike, who Diary. to the front after being sent home thanks the former Prime Minister in Volume 1 covers August 1914 injured. his book for helping him find the - June 1917, with Volume 2 The book is a goldmine of time to carry out the research. continuing the entries from July information, laden with incidents The 18th Battalion Middlesex 1917 to January 1919. from the war and facts that have Regiment were not infantry men There are many accounts of been cross-checked and verified. whose primary job was to go 'over the bravery of members of the Mike admits the book became the top' at the start or during battle. battalion, recording biographical an "obsession" and has been proof They had a different job - to details of each soldier, including read by his wife Lesley nine times!!! build the infrastructure necessary to the cemetery where they are The book is officially launched prosecute the war. buried or memorial where they are at Waterstones in Warrington on These 'miners pals' played a honoured. Thursday September 10th at 7pm. vital role in the war. They dug Mike's grandfather received the It can also be purchased online and drained trenches, wired No military medal for bravery after from Amazon. LUCKY 13 at THE GREENWOOD FRYERY

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WARRINGTON based Dante Dante, with branch offices in detail in other disciplines. With a Security Engineer, Harry Clements Group are leading the way in Durham, The Wirral and Central customer base that includes some - Commercial Gas Engineer, Josh investing in future skills with six London, was established in 2001 of the most well known names Wall - Commercial Gas Engineer, Apprentices. with the express intention to provide in the Facilities Management Joe Tomlinson - Fire and Security With a staff count of just the highest standards of service sector, Dante now supports these Engineer, Jack Duffy – Joiner and approaching 50, of these, the six available, initially specialising organisations in their core delivery Scott Brown – Electrician. They are Apprentices at various stages in the fields of electronic fire and including; Fire and Security, are flanked by employee Andy of their development. security systems. By adhering to Plumbing, Commercial Gas and Birkhead and director David Director David Roberts said: “I these high standards, Dante have Oil Heating, Air Conditioning, Roberts. think it is a wonderful testament become the provider of choice to Electrical and all aspects of Building Employee Andy has the longest to the Company’s commitment many blue chip organisations and Maintenance. service record at Dante having to sustainability of skills and public bodies nationwide. Ensuring the future sustainability started out as an Apprentice in succession, as these guys may Dante have expanded the of these skills, Dante’s Apprentices 2002. be the Managers of the future services they provide due to and their fields of learning are Andy said: “An Apprenticeship for Dante. It also shows our customer demand for the same (Pictured L-R) at Dante is a fantastic opportunity commitment to the local economy.” levels of quality and attention to Benedict Roberts - Fire and for them, the formal qualifications are something that stay with you throughout your career, but the on the job training at Dante is second to none, and that’s where you really learn. I’m really enjoying working with them and passing on the skills I learnt in my time as an Apprentice and since. It really is a great place to work and prosper.” David Roberts added: “It’s a pleasurel to watch these young people thrive in the workplace and particularly satisfying to know that our first generation of Apprentices are now the Masters to these pupils. We are proud of our excellent level of staff and customer retention, it speaks volumes for the ethos of our business. Our Company tag line is ‘Traditional Values in a Technological World – Integrity – Reliability - Trust’ I look forward to the current trainees passing on this philosophy and their skills to future generations”. Dante’s quality and capabilities are backed up by a long list of third party accreditations and customer recommendations, for further information please visit their website www.dantegroup.net or call them on 01925 820575. September 2015 www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk 19

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Artwork needs to be supplied in a print ready format. Payment must be made when ordering. September 2015 www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk 21 Paul signs up for Sahara challenge A WARRINGTON man has become the first fundraiser from the North West to enlist on next year’s Caudwell Children Sahara Desert Challenge. Marketing and communications officer Paul Boden, aged 23, has registered for a personal challenge that will test his mental strength and physical stamina, while raising vital funds for disabled children across the UK. Paul, who graduated from the do a once-in-a-lifetime challenge University of Central Lancashire that would stretch me and put me with a degree in journalism in 2013, couldn’t resist the lure of outside my comfort zone. This is the adventure and says that when definitely that challenge! dawn breaks over the Moroccan “As a fair skinned individual the city of Ouarzazate, on February sun will pose the greatest threat to 11 next year he will be fully me. I’m also trying to suppress any prepared for the challenge ahead. thoughts of waking up with snakes Caudwell Children, the national or scorpions in my tent!” charity that provides practical and Having paid out £175 to emotional support to disabled register on the event, Paul now has children and their families, has six months to raise the necessary organised the six day fundraising £1,700 fundraising target, though trek to help the charity deliver he is determined to exceed that specialist equipment, treatments, amount. therapies and short breaks to He said: “I’ll be encouraging 770,000 disabled children in the friends, family and my local UK. community to sponsor me, but I’ll Paul admits to having some also be calling on the support of anxieties about the challenge my rugby club to help. I’ll also be but says that he is determined to undertaking a few bag packs and complete the arduous trek. He said: I hope to have a car boot sale to “Whilst I’m worried about walking help me toward the magical total.” in the heat of the day, and I’m not Paul can be supported through looking forward to the bitterly cold his Just Giving page: https:// evenings, I’ve always wanted to www.justgiving.com/paulboden/ 22 www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk September 2015

£inancially yours Wolves’ guard of By David Watkinson honour for lifelong New childcare support system fan Jock Maguire SEVERAL hundred Warrington The government were Wolves’ fans were joined by originally planning to players and staff outside the bring in a new on-line Halliwell Jones Stadium to form a system of childcare guard of honour for lifelong fan support from this Autumn. James ‘Jock’ Maguire, who died However, some childcare recently. voucher providers raised Jock passed away peacefully in a legal objection, but the Warrington Hospital after a brave Supreme Court has now battle against stomach cancer, ruled in the governments aged 85. favour. As his funeral car drove passed The new scheme is now the stadium the crowd started expected to start in 2017 and continuous applause. will provide up to 1.8m families The loveable Scot followed across the UK with up to £2,000 David Watkinson and Margaret Black Rugby League and Warrington of childcare support per year, for 80 years since he moved to the town and he was the life and per child, via a new online system. The existing childcare voucher soul of the party and known by scheme will remain available to both existing and new claimants until everyone associated with the club. the new scheme starts. After the new scheme starts, the current scheme Earlier this year, Jock enjoyed a morning down at The Halliwell Jones will not be available to new entrants, but those already in a scheme Stadium sharing stories over breakfast with the players and firm friend Lee will have a choice of remaining within that scheme, provided that it Briers. continues to be offered by their employer, or moving to the new one. Following the guard of honour Jock’s final journey was to a service at The key points of the new scheme are as follows: Walton Crematorium. • The scheme will cover all children up to the age of 12, and up to the age of 17 if the child has disabilities • In order to qualify for the tax-free childcare, the parents will have to be in work, with average earnings of between about £50 and £2,885 per week, or £2,600 and £150,000 per year • The tax-free childcare will be available to all employees and, unlike the current voucher system, will not be dependent on the employer making the scheme available • The scheme will also be available to self-employed parents. There will be special rules for people starting up in business and there will be an initial period during which there will be no minimum income level requirement • The scheme will be available to parents on paid sick leave and paid and unpaid statutory maternity, paternity and adoption leave Anyone wishing to use the scheme will need to open an online account via the government website and make transfers to cover the cost of registered childcare. The government will then top these up with 20% of childcare costs up to £2,000 per child, or £4,000 if disabled, up to a maximum of £10,000 per year. Where circumstances change, and the parent no longer wishes to pay into the account, it will be possible to simply withdraw any funds Wolves’ stars at record that have built up. However, where applicable, the government will also withdraw its corresponding contribution. The scheme is designed to be as flexible as possible in respect of the breaking VPX timing and amount contributed. Therefore parents will be able to build THE annual Victoria Park Experience (VPX) at Victoria Park, Warrington, up a balance in their account for when they need more childcare than continues to break all records. usual, for example, over the summer holidays. An estimated 2,000 youngsters turned up for the second week following WatkinsonBlack are pleased to advise on these as well as other matters, on from the first week's record breaking attendance of over 1,500. including providing a very cost-effective payroll bureau service. If you want to Warrington Wolves' stars and Gary Wheeler joined in the arrange a no-obligation initial meeting on any taxation or accounting matter fun at the free event which is now in it’s 8th year. then please contact us. Organised by local PCSO’s Tony Spruce and Tom Reid and Paul Flannery Please note that these ideas are intended to inform rather than advise and you should always obtain professional advice before taking any action. from Livewire, the aim is to get youngsters involved in fun activities. These include a music workshop and sweat gym challenge for adults and kids alongside football, rugby , athletics, basketball, bouncy castles, archery, rugby minis for the little ones and climbing wall and even visits from various Disney Characters and much much more. Tony said he was “overwhelmed at the response” again this year and the positive feedback. He added: “A huge thank you to all the providers who support us and to Cheshire Fire and Cheshire police and Livewire for making it happen and our awesome volunteers. VPX takes place every Tuesday in August from 11-4pm and is all free. 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