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SUMMER 2015

Welcome to the 29th edition of the Rixton-with-Glazebrook’s ‘in the know’ newsletter produced by the Hamilton Davies Trust and distributed voluntarily by local residents - many thanks to them. For community events taking place see pages 14-17 for dates and times. For further information about facilities, groups and their events visit: www.rixtonwithglazebrook.net For the latest news on HS2 visit www.warringtonstophs2.co.uk 07851 267891 01925 813298 07867 656659 07815 561372 0161 777 9726 07815 855016 01925 633139 0161 775 2340 0161 776 1639 01925 812443 0161 775 2935 0161 775 9360 0161 222 4444 07932 343438 07582 719725 01925 251221

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

Youth Group Activities 10 Sports Clubs 11 Group Social Activities 12 Monthly Group Social Activities 13 Diary - July / August / September / October 14 - 17 Village Amenities (including opening times) 18 Getting Around / Road Safety 19 Pet Owners / Dog Fouling / Horse Riding 20 Rixton Claypits / Outdoor Pursuits 21 Parish Council / Public Services / Libraries 22 - 23 WBC / East Warrington Area Manager 24 Police / Important Contacts / Homewatch 25 Facilities Information / Venues for Hire 26 - 29 Contact Directory 30 - 31 Cafe LA Messy Church Parish Carnival Committee Parish Council Parish Plan Group Rixton Claypits Rixton Dog School Rixton Methodist Religious Worship Club Rixton Tennis Rixton Tots Rixton-with-Glazebrook Community Hall Rixton-with-Glazebrook Pre-school Rixton-with-Glazebrook Thursday Club RC Religious Worship SS Peter & Michael’s Aided Primary School C.E. St. Helen’s Church and Sunday School St. Helen’s The Black Swan The Rotary Club of Irlam Green Barbers Village Out of School Club Wasps Borough Councillor Warrington Neighbourhood Hub Woolston Olde Red Lion Ye ZStyle - dance style Exercise Class 2 31 CONTACT DIRECTORY

All Creatures Veterinary Centre Reception 0161 777 8484 Chapel Crafts Margery Green 0161 775 4372 Chill and Chat Social Handicraft Session Joan Hill 0161 775 4925 Community Shop - Hollins Green Julie Atkinson 0161 775 7022 Dance Rhythm and Adult Tap Class Liz Rainford 07723 093920 Friends of St. Helen’s C.E. Church Alan Domville 0161 775 9360 Friends of St. Helen’s C.E. School Tina Connor 07734 681239 Friends of Hollinfare Cemetery Pete Higson 0161 775 2802 Glazebrook Badminton Club Albert Phoenix 0161 775 5600 30 Glazebrook Methodist Church Ray Jeffrey 01925 813298 Glazebrook Post Office Peter Dodd 0161 775 3538 Glazebrook Residents’ Action Group Ann Farrin 0161 775 6843 Glazebrook Women’s Institute Judith Barnard 0161 775 9934 Hollins Green Art Class Rachelle 0161 775 0524 Hollins Green Beavers Ian Austin 07926 255263 Hollins Green Cubs Anja Brooks 074636 24773 Hollins Green Indoor Bowling Harold Bate 07763 420035 Hollins Green Scouts Jonathan Ridge 0161 777 8921 Hollins Green Sequence Dancing Doreen Herridge 0161 775 7248 Hollybank Caravan Park Reception 0161 775 2842 Irlam and Cadishead Leisure Centre Reception 0161 775 4134 Karate Lynn Nelson 07711 363831 Rixton Tots have vacancies in September for 0 - 3yr olds - see p.10. please contact Tina on fundraising andsocial events.Ifyouwouldliketogetinvolved between school,parents,children andthecommunitythrough links Tina Connor. The grouparelookingformoreparentsto helppromote Friends ofSt.Helen’s Primary School pop downanySunday3-5pmwhenmemberswill beonhandforachat. see p.11 formoreinformation,addressandcontactdetailsor simply what out finding in interested be may If Wimbledon has inspired you to dust off your tennis racquet then you fundraising lunchinMayraising£609forfuture cemeteryprojects. will berememberedfondly. Over50Friends and volunteersenjoyeda a proactive member ofthegroup,aswellbeing Treasurer, and of their foundermembersPaulBreese.wasafriendtoalland Friends of Hollinfare Cemetery see p.9forwhotocontact. Green. GRAGarelookingforyoungerresidentstojointhegroup- environment andinhelpinghostcommunityeventsonGlazebrook up bythegrouptopromoteinterestsofGlazebrookandvillage thank Peter for his unstinting involvement in the different causes taken Group (GRAG) Peter Fillery,Residents’ recentlyresignedfromGlazebrook Action then pleasecontactNeilFairfaxat Carnival anyone wouldliketogetinvolvedinorganisingnextyear’s Rotary, theParishCouncilandWarrington CommunityChest.If eventfromHamiltonDavies Trust,received forthisyear’s Irlam The you -contact01617752802 moving forwardChairPeteHigsonwouldbedelightedtohearfrom support any offer can you if and this read to time take Please plan. so farandnextstepsforactiontheParish,inlinewith5yr Plan 3yrReview Every resident should now have received their copy of the Carnival NEWS ANDANNOUNCEMENTS Committee areverygratefulforthefundingthey after serving 29 years as Chair. GRAG wish to to after serving29yearsasChair. GRAGwish document giving an update on actions achieved document givinganupdateonactionsachieved 07734681239 or [email protected]

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NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS With the support of the Parish Council the ‘Shine the Light’ project, which aims to gently uplight the war memorial, is moving forward. Plans are being drawn up to present to Warrington Borough Council requesting permission to insert 4 flush uplighters in the road surrounding the edge of the memorial. Sunday There is no more additional news as yet on the Heritage Lottery funding

bid for Rixton Claypits SSSI Nature Reserve. The Rangers would 07851 267891 however like to share some news on the Reserve’s wildlife. 0161 775 1314 Two flocks of Hebridean sheep, twenty in each, are back for the summer to help keep various invasive plants such as willow, birch and bramble Saturday under control. They do like a siesta in the afternoon, especially in hot 0161 222 4444 weather, but are more active early morning and evening when its cooler. Now would be a good time to visit the site to also see the thousands of marsh orchids which are at their best this time of the year. The spell of Friday warm, dry weather in early June brought out the dragonflies. Look out 19.00 - 20.45 Paul Ogden 0161 775 2340 Paul Ogden Alan Domville 0161 775 9360 Sharon Leicester for the Emperor (the UK’s largest species), the Broad Bodied Chaser, 0161 775 2263 Harry Hunt Bookings Bookings Katie Chambers 07766 232734 Banded Agrion and Black Tailed Skimmers. The wildlife highlight, so far this year, has to be the Osprey which spent a week on site in May, Thursday showing the anglers how to catch fish! 18.30 - 20.00 If you have not yet visited this local gem of a reserve then see p.21 for the address and further information. Time allowing, this summer, the Rangers will attempt to create another pond for the protected Great Crested Newt, which will help increase Hall the population, if only the local Heron would stop eating them all! Wednesday The Village Green, Manchester Road, Hollins Green. WA3 6JT Green, Manchester Road, Hollins Green. WA3 The Village All Creatures Veterinary Centre are hosting a FREE talk and practical session in August on ‘Pet First Aid’ - see p.15 for details. Tuesday

Due to lack of interest, Glazebrook Badminton Club will not be open 18.30 - 19.30 throughout the months July through to October. Meanwhile a decision will be made whether to try to open the Club in November. If interested in playing Badminton, please contact Albert Phoenix on 0161 775 5600.

volunteer Cedric Atherton was surprised Monday Hollins Green Community Shop 19.00 - 19.45 Rixton Methodist Church Methodist Rixton Church House St. Helen’s Olde Red Lion Ye Phone contacts above for availabilty and hire charges. www.rixtonwithglazebrook.net visit: offer to has venue each what on details For The following community facilities are available to hire for a celebration, function activity or meeting: Glazebrook Methodist Church Hall Rixton-with-Glazebrook Community Hall The Black Swan The Scout Centre Z Style Exercise Hollins Green Beavers Hollins Green Cubs Hollins Green Scouts to receive a community award - see p.7. More shop volunteers are THE SCOUT CENTRE needed - if interested you can call into the shop to leave your details or phone 0161 775 7022. See p.18 for shop address and opening times. 4 29

ACHIEVEMENTS, HIGHLIGHTS, SUCCESSES Members of Glazebrook Womens Institute (WI) celebrated their 70th anniversary in April having originally been formed in 1946 after the end of World War II. Their oldest member Gladys, age 90, did the honours of cutting the anniversary cake. Members are looking forward to a trip to Llanfairpg in Anglesey to visit the first UK WI, which was set up in 1915. Sunday The group currently have a waiting list - see p.13 for contact details. A good time was had by members of Hollins Green Sequence Dancing classes who celebrated the Queen’s 90th birthday with a party at the Community Hall, which was decked out for the occasion, as were

Saturday the dancers. Members are looking forward to a weekend of dancing in Llandudno in October. Doreen and Cliff Herridge have been running

classes for the past 43 years - see pages 12 and 13 for contact details. Hollins Green Cubs have had a very busy Spring starting with a visit Friday to Irlam Fire Station in March to learn about personal safety as part Manchester Road, Hollins Green WA3 6JZ Manchester Road, Hollins Green WA3 of their badge work. In May they joined forces with Cubs from the rest of the district for a weekend of fun activities at Capesthorne Hall and in June enjoyed a weekend of outdoor activity at Waddecar Scout Activity Centre in Preston. Beavers are also looking forward Thursday 20.00 - 22.30 13.30 - 15.30 14.00 - 16.00 to sleeping under canvas in July at Dunham Scout Camp. They currently have 17 children attending, but still have spaces available for 6-8 years olds. For contact details for Beavers, Cubs and Scouts see p.10. Every 2nd Wednesday of each month from 14.00 - 16.30 Every 2nd Wednesday Every last Wednesday of each month from 14.00 - 16.00 Every last Wednesday Every 3rd Thursday of each month 19.45 onwards (except August) Every 3rd Thursday of each month 19.45 onwards (except St. Helen’s Church refurbishment continues with the acquisition of 19.30 - 22.00 Wednesday new tables and chairs. The 22 children currently on roll at St. Helen’s Sunday School, the largest number for many years, are greatly

enjoying the activities organised by Irene Domville. Children from Every 3rd Saturday each month 20.00 - 23.00 (except July and August) Every 3rd Saturday each month 20.00 - 23.00 (except July and

3-14yrs can attend - contact Alan on 0161 775 9360.

Tuesday

have been busy organising social 17.45 - 18.45 20.00 - 22.30 Friends of St. Helen’s Church

events to raise funds for church and have recently funded new altar cloths and a floor cleaner. Recent events hosted have included two talks and a history presentation at the Village Carnival.

Monday The new manager at , Sharon Leicester, would like

19.30 - 22.30 14.00 - 16.30 Ye Olde Red Lion RIXTON-WITH-GLAZEBROOK COMMUNITY HALL HALL COMMUNITY RIXTON-WITH-GLAZEBROOK Karate Art Class Hollins Green Hollins Green Sequence Dancing Rixton-with-Glazebrook Thursday Club Hollins Green Indoor Bowling Parish Council Social Dance Institute Womens WI Craft Session cater for can hall The weekends. and mornings hire for available is Hall Community The parties from 72 people for sit down meals up to 160 buffet functions. Licensed bar and catering facilities are available on request. to make Rixton-with-Glazebrook’s Senior Citizens aware that they can go along to a ‘Senior Citizens Special’ two course meal every 28 Tuesday anytime between 12noon and 9pm for just £7.95...... enjoy! 5

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Rixton-with-Glazebrook Pre-School children had a fabulous trip to Jellybeans Play Centre in Warrington and the staff wish to thank the adult helpers who accompanied the children, without whom trips cannot take place. The staff team also wish to thank Caroline and Millie, Pre-school’s student placements, for their hard work and Sunday Sunday 10.30 - 11.30 wish them luck for their Maths and English GCSEs results. To find 10.00 - 11.00 out more about Pre-school - see p.10 for contact details. Music rings loud and clear at St. Helen’s Primary School. Year 3 enjoyed a ten week African drumming course, ending in a concert for Saturday parents. The choir continues to meet after school every Monday and Saturday is looking forward to taking part in the Culcheth school’s music festival. On the sporting front, children continue to benefit from Manchester United Foundation coaching thanks to the generous funding from HDT. Friday Warrington Wolves Foundation also provide input for Rugby training and Friday school were delighted to be asked to represent the Foundation at the Magic Weekend in Newcastle, where the children played at the pitch at half time at the Warrington Castleford Tigers match – a day to remember! Thanks to Irlam Rotary for supporting this trip. The same children were Every 1st Monday of each month 15.30 - 17.30 Every 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month 18.30 Every 2nd Tuesday of each month 19.30 - 21.30 Every 2nd Tuesday Every 3rd Saturday of each month 10.00 - 12.00 Every 1st Saturday of each month 10.00 - 12.00

Thursday Thursday honoured to be mascots at the Warrington v Catalan games at the Halliwell 19.30 - 22.30 Glazebrook Lane, Glazebrook WA3 5AY Glazebrook Lane, WA3 Jones stadium in June. Children have also been enjoying educational of each month 13.30 - 15.30 Every last Tuesday trips to support their learning outside of the classroom. Key Stage 2 took

part in the Dewa experience at Chester; Class 2 are going to the World 6HG Chapel Lane, Rixton WA3 of Glass in St Helens; Class 1 to ‘Muddy Hands’ at Daresbury and Year 09.30 - 11.30 Wednesday 6 children are going to the Conwy Centre on Anglesey for a 2 night Wednesday adventure with outdoor activities including sailing and canoeing. Schoolchildren have also been involved in community events, making scarecrows for the Garden Safari and entering the Rotary Club’s

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‘Summer In Bloom’ competition in which children were asked to design 18.30 - 19.30 a billboard poster now on show in Cadishead. To find out more about the various school activities visit: www.hollins-green.eschools.co.uk Well done to Peter Dodd, postmaster at Glazebrook Post Office, who Monday for the past 17 years has donated all profits from the substantial Monday Religious Worship Rixton Tots Bikers Church Chapel Crafts Coffee Morning Messy Church Religious Worship Dancing Class Adult Tap Badminton Club Coffee Morning RIXTON METHODIST CHURCH RIXTON range of greeting cards he sells to Clatterbridge Cancer Hospital, in GLAZEBROOK METHODIST CHURCH remembrance of the care they gave to his wife Joan. See p.18 for Post Office opening times and banking services on offer. 6 27

ACHIEVEMENTS, HIGHLIGHTS, SUCCESSES Hamilton Davies Trust (HDT) aims to provide continued and enhanced charitable support to Irlam, Cadishead and Rixton-with-Glazebrook. Community groups are encouraged to apply to HDT for help - phone 0161 222 4003 or email [email protected] To download a grant application form visit www.hamiltondavies.org.uk Sunday Sunday 09.30 - 10.30 09.30 - 10.30 Grant applications are considered bi-monthly - the next Trustees meeting will be held 7th July. At the February 2016 trustees meeting HDT awarded 3 grants to Rixton-with-Glazebrook community groups: Saturday Saturday • Thursday Club - £160 - towards running costs for their weekly social group • Village Carnival - £1,230 - in support of this popular annual family community event Friday Friday

09.00 - 15.30 09.05 - 12.05 09.05 - 15.05 07.30 - 09.00 15.15 - 18.00 • Parish Plan Group - £560 - for the publication of the ‘Parish Plan 3yr Review’ document Community groups have also benefitted from support with printing and Birch Road, Hollins Green WA3 6JS Birch Road, Hollins Green WA3 publicity for their Spring/Summer fundraising events, activities and outings. Community news and events are promoted on an ongoing basis via the Every 4th Saturday of each month 10.00 - 12.00 Thursday Thursday 12.00 - 13.00 09.00 - 15.30 09.05 - 12.05 09.05 - 15.05 07.30 - 09.00 15.15 - 18.00

FACILITIES ‘in the know’ and the community website www.rixtonwithglazebrook.net HDT’s annual dinner in June celebrated the outstanding work carried out across Irlam, Cadishead and Rixton-with-Glazebrook by grass roots grafters. For the third year running community awards were presented and, Manchester Road, Hollins Green WA3 6LA Manchester Road, Hollins Green WA3 09.00 - 15.30 09.05 - 12.05 09.05 - 15.05 16.30 - 17.30 07.30 - 09.00 15.15 - 18.00 Wednesday Wednesday to his surprise, one such award was presented to Cedric Atherton in recognition of the tireless work undertaken to help prepare Hollins Green Community Shop for business. During the last 18 months Cedric has performed a catalogue of tasks including building, checking deliveries,

Tuesday Tuesday auditing sales, paving, painting and maintenance work as well as supporting 13.30 - 15.30 09.00 - 15.30 09.05 - 12.05 09.05 - 15.05 07.30 - 09.00 15.15 - 18.00 all the fundraising events...and all with great patience and good humour! iTea & Biscuits - These popular sessions continue to support local residents in learning about the wonderful world of online, helping Monday Monday them to improve their IT and digital skills and understanding of social 09.00 - 15.30 09.05 - 12.05 09.05 - 15.05 07.30 - 09.00 15.15 - 18.00 ST HELEN’S C.E. CHURCH Religious Worship Sunday School (3 - 14yr olds) Chill & Chat handicraft sessions Coffee Morning Rixton-with-Glazebrook Pre-school Fusion Dance Class Breakfast Club WASPS After School Club WASPS ST. HELEN’S C.E. AIDED PRIMARY SCHOOL SCHOOL AIDED PRIMARY HELEN’S C.E. ST. media. The next 8 week course commences on Thursday 15th September 2016 at Hamilton Davies House. To book a place contact David Taylor on 0161 222 4003 or [email protected] 26 7

Parish Plan - Action Group Update POLICE COMMUNITY SUPPORT OFFICER (PCSO) Every resident should now have received their copy of the Parish PCSO Bethan Roberts continues to patrol our village. Joint police Plan 3yr Review document giving an update on Parish Plan actions and local ward councillor surgeries provide opportunities for you achieved so far and the next steps for action in line with the 5yr action to discuss any issues or concerns which are affecting you or your plan. If for some reason you have not received your copy please community - see diary dates. A monthly news bulletin is produced contact Mandy on 07767 075211 or [email protected] by Cheshire Constabulary which highlights community engagement and priority action taken in our area - visit www.cheshire.police.uk Look of the Parish then hover over the Warrington area marked on the map and click The parish approach was looking much tidier on 11th June following on Warrington East for infomation for the Rixton & Woolston area. the actions of 17 busy volunteers who between them collected 35 bags Residents can also sign up for Cheshire Police Alert, a community of rubbish from verges along the A57 Manchester Road. After 2 hours messaging system, by visiting www.cheshirepolicealert.co.uk grafting they enjoyed a welcome cup of coffee courtesy of the Black for more information and to register. By registering you receive news Swan. The next litter pick (this time organised by the Parish Council) is and appeals, local crime information and crime prevention advice on Saturday 24th September, meeting at the Black Swan at 10am. direct as an email, text or voice message. To contact Cheshire Police Dog Fouling - unfortunately this still blights our parish, in particular call 101 - this is a non-emergency police number which should be on the pavements and paths beside the play park where children used to report less urgent crime, for general enquiries or to speak and parents go into Pre-school and school. See p.20 for details on to a local officer. In an emergency dial 999 how to report incidents of dog fouling. IMPORTANT CONTACTS Recreation & Leisure Non-emergency calls to Cheshire Police...... 101 Hundreds of children and adults at the Parish Carnival enjoyed some Crimestoppers...... 0800 555 111 fun and games thanks to the Action Group’s games stall which included, Warrington Borough Council...... 01925 444400 Coconut Shy, Guess the Weight of the Tyre, Hook a Duck and Ball in NHS Direct...... 111 the Bucket. Monies raised will be put towards future Parish Plan projects. Citizens Advice Consumer Helpline...... 08454 04 05 06 Social and Community Contact Warrington (traffic and road safety issues)...... 01925 443322 Once again 10 gardeners opened their gardens to the public for the NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH SCHEME Garden Safari in June. Thanks to them and the art exhibition, scarecrow To find out if there is a current scheme in your area residents can leave trail, refreshments and Cadishead Band another successful community a message for the Warrington East PCSOs at Warrington Local Policing event was enjoyed by over 100 visitors, despite the downpours! Sale Unit (LPU) on 101 with their contact details and name of the road in of programmes raised £650 for future Parish Plan projects. question or email [email protected]. The Parish Plan Group could use the IT skills of a young volunteer to If you are interested in becoming a Homewatch co-ordinator and assist with social media and group mail shots. If you are interested would like to chat to someone already in the role, you can contact in lending a hand and want some volunteering experience to add to Karen Armstrong on [email protected] your CV, please get in touch - contacts below. GOLDEN GATES HOUSING - Neighbourhood Housing Officer Next meeting - Wednesday 13th July 7.30pm, Glazebrook Methodist Deal with estate and tenancy management, anti social behaviour and Parish Plan Secretary - Helen Weight - 07530 895677 the reporting of hate crime. For any related enquiries or to report repairs Parish Plan Chair - Pete Higson - [email protected] call 0800 252627 Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm or email [email protected]. 8 25

WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCILLORS (WBC) updates COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT “There has been little activity over the past few months as the local Time to get involved? The following would welcome your help. elections and the police commissioner election has taken up most of the councillors time. The parish has 2 new Ward Councillors, Hollins Green Community Shop is a not for profit shop managed Andrew Hill and Pat Wright - see names and contacts below. by a small team of staff and supported by several local volunteers. We are still keeping a watchful eye on the HS2 development and This important village amenity needs continuous community support remain totally against the proposed HS2 west coast train link in order to succeed. It is never too late to offer your services - simply through our villages. We will be working with and encouraging the contact shop manager Julie Atkinson on 0161 775 7022 or email new liaison committee to be as pro-active as they can in monitoring [email protected] or pop into the shop, 533 Manchester all the activities involving the work and restoration of the tips in Road, WA3 6JU for a chat or to pick up a volunteer form. Rixton.” Tony McCarthy Friends of Hollinfare Cemetery aim to make the cemetery a place in the community that we are all proud of. Volunteers are most welcome. Tony McCarthy 01925 251221 [email protected] All equipment is supplied - simply turn up on any of the action days Andrew Hill 01925 419481 [email protected] between 10am - 1pm (see p.14 -17 for dates) or contact Pete Higson Pat Wright 01925 823165 [email protected] on 0161 775 2802 or email [email protected]. Residents’ Surgeries are held to enable residents another opportunity The Friends also offer a Grave Tending Scheme for relatives of to go along to discuss any council related or policing issues. the bereaved who are unable to tend their loved ones graves. For Next Surgeries - Sat 16th July / 17th Sept / 19th Nov 10.30am - 11am more information contact Sheila Breese on 0161 775 5640. Held at St. Helen’s Church House, Manchester Road, Hollins Green Glazebrook Residents’ Action Group take up causes to promote All dates for 2016 will be posted on www.rixtonwithglazebrook.net the interests of Glazebrook and the village environment and host community events on Glazebrook Village Green. Contact Ann EAST WARRINGTON AREA MANAGER - Ruth Whitworth Farrin on 0161 775 6843 or email [email protected] Rixton and Woolston community meetings are an ideal way to meet The Rotary Club of Irlam welcome support from volunteers and with fellow residents to work together for your area and share good applications for support from local community groups - visit www. practise. Meetings are a forum for finding out what’s happening irlamrotary.org.uk To apply contact Tony Beckett, 16 Oban Grove, locally and in helping to sort out resident’s problems. For example, Fearnhead, Warrington WA2 OTG, phone 07932 343438 or email in Great Sankey, residents at the community meeting worked with the [email protected]. To join the Club contact David council to bid for funding to refurbish a local play area. In Burtonwood Fairclough on 07889 912680 or [email protected] and Winwick they are developing a neighbour favour scheme. Community meetings are supported by Neighbourhoods in Warrington Camsley Grange Riding for the Disabled, affiliated to the RDA, for Warrington Borough Council. provide pony care sessions on a Monday evening at Church Farm off Glazebrook Lane and rides on Monday and Wednesday evenings The next meeting for Rixton and Woolston is on Tuesday 12 July 2pm. 6.30pm - 7.45pm for 4yr olds plus. The group are keen to hear from The venue is still to be confirmed. To find out where the next meeting anyone willing to volunteer their help. If interested please contact will be held or for further information about the meetings contact Ruth Denise Shaw on 08452 414311 or visit: www.camsleygrangerda.org.uk on 07827 232563 email [email protected] 24 9

YOUTH GROUP ACTIVITIES PARISH COUNCIL INFORMATION / PUBLIC SERVICES The following Scout Groups are all open to both boys and girls: Parish Councillor’s contact details (all residing in Warrington) Beavers for 6 - 8 year olds is on Tuesday evenings 6.30pm - 7.30pm. Chair Cllr. D. Trenbath Vice Chair Cllr. E. Clarke For enquiries about a place contact Ian Austin on 07926 255263. 14 Chapel Lane, Rixton 8 Briar Avenue, Hollins Green Cubs for 8 -10 year olds is on Thursday evenings from 6.30pm - 8pm. 0161 776 1486 / 07921 103452 0161 775 7838 Contact Anja Brooks on 07463 624773 for more information. [email protected] [email protected] Scouts for 10 - 14 year olds is on Friday evenings from 7pm - 8.45pm. Cllr. D. McLachlan Cllr. Bob Andrews Contact Jonathan Ridge on 0161 777 8921 for more information. 12 Birch Road, Hollins Green 71 Glazebrook Lane, Glazebrook Scout Group Leader James Taylor can be contacted on 07793 002025. 0161 775 2186 0161 775 2218 Rixton Tots parent and toddler group for 0 - 3yr olds, meet every [email protected] [email protected] Wednesday 9.30am -11.30am (term time) at Rixton Methodist Church. A chance to meet other families in a happy, safe environment and join in Cllr. Tracy Wilson Cllr. Maureen Banner crafts, songs and rhymes. Cost £2 for 1st child and £1 for each additional 7 Briar Avenue, Hollins Green 13 Margaret Avenue, Woolston child, drinks and snacks provided. Contact Linda Ogden on 0161 775 2340. 0161 777 9901 [email protected] Cllr. Andrew Hill Rixton-with-Glazebrook Pre-school have places available for children 01925 419481 from 2 - 5yrs. The 3 hour morning sessions run from 9.05am - 12.05pm Tweet: @andrewhill1993 and full day care from 9.05am - 3.05pm Monday to Friday during term [email protected] time at St. Helen’s C of E Primary School, Birch Road, Hollins Green. To book a place or to find out more about what Pre-school can offer contact RESIDENTS SURGERIES A Parish Councillor attends the Residents’ Surgeries, alongside the Elizabeth Patten on 07815 561372 or [email protected] Borough Councillors and police officer providing an opportunity for you to or visit the Pre-school’s page on www.rixtonwithglazebrook.net. chat with a Parish Councillor face to face about any parish related WASPS Breakfast Club offers weekday places for children aged issues you wish to share. See p.24 for venue, dates, times of surgeries. 3-14yrs from St. Helen’s School, during term time. Costs are £5.50 from 7.30am - 9am or £5 from 8am - 9am. The After School Club LIBRARIES sessions operate from 3.15pm - 6pm. Costs are £7.80 from 3.15pm - Library Book Exchange Community Shop, WA3 6JU 0161 775 7022 4.30pm or £9.80 from 3.15pm - 6pm. Activities include arts and crafts, For opening times of libraries in the surrounding area contact: outdoor play, role play, construction, baking, board games, playstation, Cadishead Library, Liverpool Rd, M44 5AN 0161 775 3457 painting, drawing and modelling. Also on offer is a comfy zone, book Culcheth Library, Warrington Rd, WA3 5SL 01925 763293 area and homework area. Contact Karen Ward on . 07582 719725 Irlam Library, Liverpool Rd, M44 6FD 0161 775 3566 Fusion Dance Classes, run by Warrington Wolves Foundation, Woolston Library, Neighbourhood Hub WA1 4PN 01925 813939 for boys and girls 10yrs plus are on Wednesdays 4.30pm - 5.30pm at St. Helen’s School, Hollins Green. £2.50 per class (open to non pupils). FLY TIPPING Fly tipping can be reported to Warrington Borough Council via the Messy Church is at Rixton Methodist Church for children 0-11yrs customer contact centre on 01925 443322 or by emailing: and their families - see p.13 for details and contact. [email protected]. 10 23

RIXTON-WITH-GLAZEBROOK PARISH COUNCIL (PC) SPORTS CLUBS Message from Chair Dave Trenbath Karate class for adults and children from age 6 at The Community Hall, “The Parish Council in support of our community will be hosting an Tuesdays 5.45pm - 6.45pm. The class develops respect, discipline, awareness day in conjunction with LifeTime during September - date confidence, hard work, goal setting and self-defence. Lessons and venue to be announced. LifeTime, which is based at the Gateway are taught by level 3 and level 4 dan instructors. No special clothes are Warrington (www.lifetimegateway.org.uk) offers IT courses, exercise required to start with. First lesson free - then £5 per lesson. Call Lynn on classes, coffee mornings, day trips or specific health support groups 0161 775 0737 or Sarah on 07788 660055 or visit www.sskarate.com and provides access to all of them through the LifeTime network. The LifeTime community offers essential, supportive and helpful information Glazebrook Badminton Club, held at Glazebrook Methodist Church and training and events which can relate to various times of life. House will not be running between July and October. However the Club security and maintenance, age proofing your home, financial issues, would still like to hear from anyone interested in playing Badminton benefit information and energy efficiency information will be available - contact Albert Phoenix on 0161 775 5600 before turning up. from “whia” (www.whia.org.uk) also based at The Gateway. Hollins Green Indoor Bowling encourages all ages, 12 years and HS2 remains a threat to our area. No decision will be made by government over, to join them at The Community Hall. Bowling takes place on until late autumn. HS2 Ltd will be holding a drop-in surgery on Tuesday Monday afternoon 2pm - 4.30pm, Wednesday evening 7.30pm - 10pm 6th September - see p.16 for venue and time. Make your voice heard by and Thursday 8pm - 10.30pm throughout the year. Places available attending and asking any question you feel would be relevant to you. in all sessions. Simply turn up with a change of soft footwear 10 minutes before the start time or contact Harold Bate on 07763 420035 Dog fouling continues to be an issue and although the majority of (under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult). dog owners are responsible people and will remove their dog’s mess, unfortunately, there are still the few who do not. Dog mess is an eyesore Rixton Tennis Club, Chapel Lane, Rixton, WA3 6HG is open from and a health hazard, dog owners have a legal duty to clean up their April - September all day except Tuesday and Thursday evenings on dog’s mess and not to do so is an offence which carries a fixed penalty match nights. Facilities include 3 shale courts and a club house. of £40, but can carry a maximum fine of £500. Courts are open every day during daylight hours, weather permitting. The Parish Council have again supported the Hollins Green Village Social tennis takes place on Sunday afternoons from 1pm and Carnival this year and we hope it is as successful as previous years. ” coaching can be made available. Membership is open to all ages. Fees per season are; adults - £55; students aged 16yrs plus and in PARISH COUNCIL MEETINGS full time education - £25; juniors aged 10 -15yrs - £15 and under 10yrs The Parish Council meeting is a meeting in public for residents to free. There is currently two month’s free trial - racquets and balls attend as observers. Parish Councillors acting on your behalf meet on provided. Players are welcome for the 2016 season - ladies, gents the 3rd Thursday of every month (except August) from 7.45pm at and mixed double matches. For enquiries contact Brenda Jeffrey on The Community Hall, Hollins Green - see diary for monthly dates. 01925 813298 or email [email protected]. Questions for discussion should be put in writing to the Parish Clerk For information on adult and youth sports and leisure activities and at least 7 days prior to the meeting at which the letter will be discussed. swimming in the neighbouring local areas visit: Parish Clerk - Marilyn Lowe , 5 Hartley Close, Lymm, Cheshire, WA13 0JJ www.rixtonwithglazebrook.net for links or contact: You can now email your question(s) or read minutes of meetings Woolston Neighbourhood Hub 01925 813939 on the Parish Council website: www.rixtonwithglazebrookpc.org.uk Irlam and Cadishead Leisure Centre 0161 775 4134 22 11

GROUP SOCIAL ACTIVITIES RIXTON CLAYPITS NATURE RESERVE ZStyle Exercise Class - a dance style exercise class using music MOAT LANE, WARRINGTON WA3 6EE from around the world. Held at the Scout Centre on Monday evenings The Claypits is a Site of Special Scientific Interest, designated a 7pm - 7.45pm, sessions cost £4 each. Beginners welcome - contact Local Nature Reserve in 1996. The new waymarked trails, of Michele on 07525 456291. differing lengths, are up and running and all start from the Visitor Centre. Information leaflets are freely available to pick up from the Adult Tap Class held at Glazebrook Methodist Church on Tuesday evenings 6.30pm - 7.30pm - beginners welcome. Tots, teens and young Visitor Centre, Black Swan, Ye Olde Red Lion, Glazebrook Post adult classes are also available at the Community Hall - for information Office, Hollins Green Village Shop and local churches. Information on what’s on in Warrington’s Parks and Green Spaces on places available and times contact Liz Rainford on 07723 093920. is available by visiting: www.warrington.gov.uk (link - Parks) If you enjoy meeting people and a game of dominoes then go Groups wishing to visit the Claypits or utilise the Visitor Centre can along to Rixton-with-Glazebrook Thursday Club on Thursdays contact the Ranger on 0161 777 9726 or email: 2pm - 4pm in The Community Hall, Hollins Green. Tea and biscuits [email protected] provided. If interested simply turn up at 2pm and enjoy the afternoon, The Rangers ask that visitors with dogs enjoy the Claypits, but or contact Gladys Young on 0161 776 1639. please keep their pets on the lead at all times so as to encourage Fancy your hand at modern ballroom, sequence, old time or line wildlife to the area. dancing - then why not go along Monday 7.30pm or Tuesday 8pm to OUTDOOR PURSUITS Hollins Green Sequence Dancing classes at The Community Hall. Walking No joining or membership fees, simply turn up and pay on the night, The area has several footpaths some of which can be enjoyed by everyone made welcome. To find out more contact Doreen on 0161 following a series of local walks ‘Footpaths around Rixton’ - see p.19. 775 7248. A Social Dance is held monthly every 3rd Saturday from

8.00pm -11.00pm and there is an annual Dinner Dance trip. Fishing in Rixton-with-Glazebrook Hollins Green Art Class continues to produce some fantastic original artwork. Classes run from September - mid June on Blundells Fishery - Prospect Lane (off Moss Side Lane) Day tickets available, 6 well stocked waters. Key species - Carp, Tench, Thursdays 1.30pm - 3.30pm. Contact Rachelle on 0161 775 0524 if you wish to know more. There is currently a waiting list. Roach. Contact John Blundell 0161 775 2124 Strictly Members Only:- ‘Chill and Chat’ social handicraft sessions (male / female adults). Hosted Rixton Claypits - Key species - Carp, Tench, Bream, Roach and Perch. by the Friends of St. Helen’s Church every Tuesday 1.30pm - 3.30pm at Contact Warrington Anglers Association, Frank Lythgoe 01928 716238 St. Helen’s Church House. No need to book, simply go along with your River Mersey, Moss Farm off A57 near M6 - Two stretches handicraft - cost £1 includes tea/coffee. Contact Joan - 0161 775 4925. Prince Albert Angling Society - www.paas.co.uk ...... Cheshire Cheese Angling Club - contact Cheshire Cheese Public Digital Information Board (DIB) House, Latchford. Key species - Barbel, Chub, Bream, Roach, Tench. Voluntary/community groups can advertise their events/activities FREE Please remember - when fishing you must have a current Environment on the DIB near Tesco lights. To register and submit a message visit: Agency Rod Licence. You can buy a licence at any Post Office ww www.irlamandcadishead.netw.irlamandcadis- or on line at www.postoffice.co.uk/rod-fishing-licence 12 21 PET OWNERS MONTHLY GROUP SOCIAL ACTIVITIES All Creatures Veterinary Centre, Glazebrook Lane WA3 5BL is open Doreen’s Social Dance is held at The Community Hall, Manchester 8.30am - 6.30pm Monday to Friday and 8.30am - 12noon Saturday Road, Hollins Green every 3rd Saturday 8pm - 11pm (except July apart from Bank Holidays. Behaviour clinics are run daily to help own- and August). Just go along, no joining fee, simply ‘pay as you go’. ers understand their pet’s problems. Same day appointments are Contact Doreen on 0161 775 7248 for more details. often available, emergency cases will be seen as they arise. For Glazebrook Women’s Institute encourage any local ladies interested veterinary details phone 0161 777 8484 or you can now register in joining them to please contact Judith Barnard on 0161 775 9934 your pet on line by visiting www.allcreaturesveterinarycentre.co.uk or [email protected]. If the group is full at the time Facebook on All Creatures Vets / Follow on Twitter@newts_adventures of calling you will be placed on a waiting list. Meetings are held on Rixton Dog School is a purposely adapted indoor and outdoor the 2nd Wednesday of every month 2pm - 4.30pm in The Community training and behaviour centre at The Oaks, Brook Lane, Rixton. Hall. Non members are welcome to the craft sessions held on the last For more information, questions, advice or to book a place contact Wednesday of each month 2pm - 4pm (except July and August) at Debra Adderley on 07815 855016 or email [email protected] the Community Hall, Hollins Green. £2 admission - simply go along or visit www.rixtondogschool.wix.com/rixtondogschool and make some new acquaintances or phone Judith for more details. DOG FOULING Coffee Mornings are held regularly each month at the following venues on Saturday mornings from 10am - 12noon: Thank you to all responsible dog owners who pick up their dog litter. 1st Saturday - Glazebrook Methodist Church Unfortunately dog fouling continues to be an issue in the area. 2nd Saturday - Wesley Methodist Church The Look of the Parish action group have placed stickers on bins 3rd Saturday - Rixton Methodist Church to remind dog walkers that bagged pet’s waste can be disposed of 4th Saturday - St. Helen’s C.E. Church in any council litter bin. Dog bag dispensers have been sited on Pop in and enjoy some home-made cakes, a chat and maybe a the greens, which hopefully will assist dog walkers in disposing of bargain at the occasional ‘good as new’ stalls. Everyone welcome. dog poop. If witnessing dog fouling, residents are urged to contact 01925 443322 or email: [email protected] Messy Church every 1st Monday, Rixton Methodist Church, - all calls are treated confidentially. Lines open Mon - Fri 8am - 6pm and Chapel Lane, Rixton 3.30pm - 5.30pm for children (0-11yrs) and Sat 9am - 1pm. By supplying the following information you can help their families. A time of fun, crafts, stories and songs followed by Warrington Borough Council contact irresponsible dog owners:- a meal - donations accepted towards the cost of the food. Arrive • Where does the dog foul anytime. For more information contact Linda on 0161 775 2340. • Description of dog Chapel Crafts hold card making workshops every 2nd Tuesday • Description of dog walker 7.30pm - 9.30pm at Rixton Methodist Church, Chapel Lane, Rixton. • Distinctive features of dog walker (e.g. always wears a red coat) £2.50 per session - materials provided for making 2 cards per session, but bring basic crafting tools i.e. scissors etc. Beginners most HORSE RIDING welcome - simply turn up or contact Margery on 0161 775 4372. Camsley Grange Riding for the Disabled, affiliated to the RDA, The group also hold a more informal gathering on the last Tuesday provide pony care sessions and rides for 4yr olds plus. For more of each month from 1.30pm - 3.30pm at the same venue. information and contact details see p.9. 20 13

VILLAGE AMENITIES AUGUST For regular group social activities see p.10-13 M T W T F S S Mon Tues Wed Thur Fri Sat Sun 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Closed throughout the month are Hollins Green Community Shop, 533 Manchester Road, Hollins Green WA3 6JU 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 St. Helen’s School / Pre-school / WASPS 07.00-19.00 08.00-13.00 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Scout groups / St. Helen’s Sunday School 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Doreen’s Sequence Dancing classes Glazebrook Post Office,100 Glazebrook Lane, Glazebrook WA3 5BE 29 30 31 and Glazebrook WI craft sessions 07.30-13.00 08.00-12.00 closed 14.00-17.30 closed closed No Parish Council Meeting this month - see p.16 for next one. The Black Swan, Manchester Road, Hollins Green WA3 6LA Saturday 6th 1.30pm - 3.30pm 12.00-23.30 12.00-00.30 12.00-22.30 All Creatures Veterinary Centre, Glazebrook Lane, WA3 5BL are Food served 12.00 - 21.00 Monday - Saturday and 12.00 - 19.00 Sunday hosting a FREE talk and practical session on ‘Pet First Aid’. Spaces are limited to 20 - if interested phone to book a place. Ye Olde Red Lion, 516 Manchester Road, Hollins Green WA3 6JT 0161 777 8484 12.00-24.00 12.00-23.30 Friday 17th 7.30pm - 9.30pm Food served 12.00 - 21.00 Monday - Saturday & 12.00-19.00 Sunday & Bank Hols FREE talk about the Somme by Pete Thomas and Neil Drum. The LA Cafe, corner of Moat Lane / Manchester Rd talk takes place at Irlam Station - to book a place contact Tony Prescott on 0161 222 4003 or [email protected] 07.30-14.30 breakfast / lunch / light snacks or drinks 07.30-13.30 closed Hollybank Caravan Park, Warburton Bridge Rd, Rixton, Warrington WA3 6HU Saturday 27th 10am - 1pm 09.00-18.00 09.00-15.00 11.00-14.00 Friends of Hollinfare Cemetery action day, volunteers welcome. Tools, equipment and gloves are provided along with a warm welcome and All Creatures Veterinary Centre, Glazebrook Lane, Warrington WA3 5BL guidance from the Friends on where and how you can help. (see p.9) 08.30-18.30 08.30-12.00 closed Village Green Barbers, 524 Manchester Rd, Hollins Green WA3 6JT Looking for things to do in the Summer? 09.00-17.30 closed 09.00-19.00 09.00-17.30 07.30-14.00 closed It may be worth checking out our nearest sports and leisure centres for children’s activities throughout the summer holidays - see p.11 To check opening times during Bank Holidays see p.30/31 for contacts. for contacts. If you prefer to be outdoors, you may wish to explore Glazebrook Post Office offers ‘Click & Go’, an internet collect service as the parish on foot - see p.19 and 20 for information on footpath well as a full banking service for all banks and building societies walks and the Claypits Nature Reserve. and cash service from 7.30am for Barclays, Halifax, Co-op, Lloyds .....if you thought you spotted a film crew on TSB, Alliance & Leicester, Santander, Yorkshire Bank, HSBC, First Direct Location Location Location School Lane, Hollins Green in June, then you were correct! Filming and free cash ATM machine. Postmaster Peter also operates the for the Channel 4 TV series Location Location Location was taking Health Lottery. As well as non-food items essentials and newspapers, he place and is expected to be aired sometime between July - Septembe also stocks a range of basic food items and fresh local farm vegetables. r...... LA Cafe is well placed for visiting the Rixton Claypits Nature Reserve To keep up to date with local events and activities please make sure and as an alternative starting point to some of the ‘Footpaths around you regularly check post office windows, community notice boards and Rixton’ walks. The family friendly eatery offers hot and cold food and posters around the parish, or visit: www.rixtonwithglazebrook.net drinks - opening times above. Contact Lynn on 07594 954647. 18 ------www.hollinsgreen.net------15

SEPTEMBER OCTOBER M T W T F S S For regular group social activities see p.10-13 M T W T F S S For regular group social activities see p.10-13 1 2 3 4 1 2 St. Helen’s Sunday School recommences St. Helen’s School / Pre-school / WASPS 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 and Scout groups close Fri 21st after the summer break on Sun 4th 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 and re-open Tues 1st Nov M19 20 21 22 23 24 25 St. Helen’s School / Pre-school / WASPS 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 26 27 28 29 30 and Scout groups open Mon 5th Sunday 30th - clocks go back 31 Tuesday 6th 6pm - 8pm HS2 are holding a Northwest Drop-in Surgery at Culcheth Sports Sunday 9th 2.30pm Club Charnock Road, Warrington WA3 5SH. Everyone is welcome Harvest Festival at Glazebrook Methodist Church - Rev. Stainsby will to go along and make their voice heard. be taking the service with Cadishead B Band (youth) accompanying Sunday 11th 10am - all welcome to go along. Glazebrook Methodist Church anniversary service taken by Rev. Friday 14th 7.30pm Stainsby - all welcome. Talk by Ray Jeffrey - ‘Life of Sir William Marshall’ (the greatest Knight). Thursday 15th 7.45pm Hosted by Friends of St. Helen’s Church, the talk will be held at Parish Council Meeting, The Community Hall, Hollins Green. (see p.22) Church House - £2 for non members, church members free - all welcome. Simply turn up or contact Ray for more information on 01925 813298. Saturday 17th 10.30am - 11am Residents’ surgery with your WBC Councillors, Parish Councillor and Thursday 20th 7.45pm local PCSO at St. Helen’s Church House. (see p.23 for details) Parish Council Meeting, The Community Hall, Hollins Green. (see p.22) Saturday 24th 10am Thursday 27th 7pm Parish Litter Pick - volunteers required. Meet at the Black Swan car All Souls Service, St. Helen’s Church - all welcome. A candle will be lit park. Grabbers, hi vis and bags provided, bring your own gloves. in memory of all those in the Parish who have died. Saturday 24th 10am - 1pm Saturday 29th 10am - 1pm Friends of Hollinfare Cemetery action day - volunteers welcome - see p.9. Friends of Hollinfare Cemetery action day - volunteers welcome. Tools, equipment and gloves are provided along with a warm welcome Sunday 25th 9.30am - 10.30am and guidance from the Friends on where and how you can help. For Harvest Festival Service, St. Helens Church - all welcome. Gifts will be more details about the group - see p.9. donated to the the Warrington Homeless Centre run by the Salvation Army...... Look out for the LifeTime awareness day to be held in the Parish - Community First Responders continue to provide support to the see p.22 for more information. (Day and time to be confirmed) North West Ambulance Service responding to 999 calls, as well as delivering FREE British Heart Foundation Heartstart courses in PLEASE NOTE - the Chrysanthemum Horticultural Society will not be the community. If any community groups are interested in hosting hosting their annual Village Show this year, but hope to stage one next a course for their members or individuals are wishing to find out year with fresh ideas and fresh members. Thank you to everyone more about becoming a responder please contact: Keith Hanson who has supported the event in the past. on 0161 776 2371 or [email protected]. ------www.hollinsgreen.net------16 17

JULY For regular group social activities see p.10-13 GETTING AROUND M T W T F S S 1 2 3 St. Helen’s School / Pre-school / WASPS By Bus 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 and Scout groups close Weds 20th Rural Rider local bus service runs all year apart from Bank Holidays. 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Closed throughout the month are For information about the service contact James or Shirley Tormey 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Doreen’s Sequence Dancing classes on 01925 450687 or 07702 006000 or email [email protected]. A 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 and Glazebrook WI craft sessions timetable can be downloaded from www.rixtonwithglazebrook.net The No.100 Bus serving Warrington to Manchester stops in Hollins Sunday 3rd 9.30am - 10.30am Green. Visit the online timetable on www.gmpte.com/info or Free exhibition in St. Helen’s Church to mark the centenary of the phone Traveline on 0871 200 2233 for further information.or check first Battle of the Somme - on view during the morning service. www.tfgm.com (Transport for Greater Manchester). First Manchester Tuesday 12th 2pm Buses operate an half hourly bus service up to 2pm and after 5pm from Rixton and Woolston Community Meeting - see p.24 for contact details. Hollins Green, stopping at the Trafford Centre en route to Manchester. Wednesday 13th 7.30pm By Train Parish Plan Implementation Group meeting, Glazebrook Methodist. Trains running through Glazebrook Station, Glazebrook Lane The meeting is open to all residents and interested parties - all welcome. WA3 5BA are managed by Northern Rail. For information on services visit www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glazebrook_railway_station or Saturday 16th 10.30am - 11am www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations or phone Enquiries on 08457 Residents’ surgery with your WBC Councillors, Parish Councillor and 484950. The latest timetables are available at Glazebrook Post Office. local PCSO at St. Helen’s Church House. (see p.23 for details) On Foot Wednesday 20th - 9.30am Rixton-with-Glazebrook has several footpaths. Five mapped out Pre-School leavers coffee morning, St. Helen’s School, Hollins Green - circular walks entitled ‘Footpaths Around Rixton’ are freely available all welcome. Children’s performance plus toast and teacakes available. to pick up from Cadishead and Irlam Libraries, Rixton Claypits, Thursday 21st coach leaves church 9.30am Glazebrook Post Office, The Black Swan Pub, Ye Olde Red Lion or Friends of St. Helen’s Church annual trip, this year to Llandudno. by downloading from www.rixtonwithglazebrook.net. The walks, Tickets £13 pp - contact Ray Shaw at church. List closes 7th July. varying in length from 1½ - 4 miles, are all easy walking on level terrain. Rixton Claypits has waymarked trails of differing lengths - see p.21. Thursday 21st 7.45pm Parish Council Meeting, Community Hall, Hollins Green. (see p. 22) Polite message to dog walkers - please respect farmers’ land by keeping dogs on a lead at all times when using footpaths crossing Friday 29th 2.30pm - 4pm fields and by bagging and disposing of dog poop safely - see p.20. Families with young children may be interested in going along to a FREE ‘Mosslands’ interactive talk by Lydia McCool from the Lancashire ROAD SAFETY Wildlife Trust. The talk takes place at Irlam Station - to book a place For traffic and general safety issues, for road users of all ages call contact Tony Prescott on 0161 222 4003 or [email protected]. Contact Warrington (WBC contact centre) on 01925 443322 weekdays 8am - 6pm or email [email protected]. The police are looking Saturday 30th 10am - 1pm for volunteers to be involved with a Community Speed Watch Scheme Friends of Hollinfare Cemetery action day - volunteers welcome - see p.9. in our area - if interested contact [email protected] 14 19 PET OWNERS MONTHLY GROUP SOCIAL ACTIVITIES All Creatures Veterinary Centre, Glazebrook Lane WA3 5BL is open Doreen’s Social Dance is held at The Community Hall, Manchester 8.30am - 6.30pm Monday to Friday and 8.30am - 12noon Saturday Road, Hollins Green every 3rd Saturday 8pm - 11pm (except July apart from Bank Holidays. Behaviour clinics are run daily to help own- and August). Just go along, no joining fee, simply ‘pay as you go’. ers understand their pet’s problems. Same day appointments are Contact Doreen on 0161 775 7248 for more details. often available, emergency cases will be seen as they arise. For Glazebrook Women’s Institute encourage any local ladies interested veterinary details phone 0161 777 8484 or you can now register in joining them to please contact Judith Barnard on 0161 775 9934 your pet on line by visiting www.allcreaturesveterinarycentre.co.uk or [email protected]. If the group is full at the time Facebook on All Creatures Vets / Follow on Twitter@newts_adventures of calling you will be placed on a waiting list. Meetings are held on Rixton Dog School is a purposely adapted indoor and outdoor the 2nd Wednesday of every month 2pm - 4.30pm in The Community training and behaviour centre at The Oaks, Brook Lane, Rixton. Hall. Non members are welcome to the craft sessions held on the last For more information, questions, advice or to book a place contact Wednesday of each month 2pm - 4pm (except July and August) at Debra Adderley on 07815 855016 or email [email protected] the Community Hall, Hollins Green. £2 admission - simply go along or visit www.rixtondogschool.wix.com/rixtondogschool and make some new acquaintances or phone Judith for more details. DOG FOULING Coffee Mornings are held regularly each month at the following venues on Saturday mornings from 10am - 12noon: Thank you to all responsible dog owners who pick up their dog litter. 1st Saturday - Glazebrook Methodist Church Unfortunately dog fouling continues to be an issue in the area. 2nd Saturday - Wesley Methodist Church The Look of the Parish action group have placed stickers on bins 3rd Saturday - Rixton Methodist Church to remind dog walkers that bagged pet’s waste can be disposed of 4th Saturday - St. Helen’s C.E. Church in any council litter bin. Dog bag dispensers have been sited on Pop in and enjoy some home-made cakes, a chat and maybe a the greens, which hopefully will assist dog walkers in disposing of bargain at the occasional ‘good as new’ stalls. Everyone welcome. dog poop. If witnessing dog fouling, residents are urged to contact 01925 443322 or email: [email protected] Messy Church every 1st Monday, Rixton Methodist Church, - all calls are treated confidentially. Lines open Mon - Fri 8am - 6pm and Chapel Lane, Rixton 3.30pm - 5.30pm for children (0-11yrs) and Sat 9am - 1pm. By supplying the following information you can help their families. A time of fun, crafts, stories and songs followed by Warrington Borough Council contact irresponsible dog owners:- a meal - donations accepted towards the cost of the food. Arrive • Where does the dog foul anytime. For more information contact Linda on 0161 775 2340. • Description of dog Chapel Crafts hold card making workshops every 2nd Tuesday • Description of dog walker 7.30pm - 9.30pm at Rixton Methodist Church, Chapel Lane, Rixton. • Distinctive features of dog walker (e.g. always wears a red coat) £2.50 per session - materials provided for making 2 cards per session, but bring basic crafting tools i.e. scissors etc. Beginners most HORSE RIDING welcome - simply turn up or contact Margery on 0161 775 4372. Camsley Grange Riding for the Disabled, affiliated to the RDA, The group also hold a more informal gathering on the last Tuesday provide pony care sessions and rides for 4yr olds plus. For more of each month from 1.30pm - 3.30pm at the same venue. information and contact details see p.9. 20 13

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Tuesday Tuesday

Saturday the dancers. Members are looking forward to a weekend of dancing in Llandudno in October. Doreen and Cliff Herridge have been running

enjoying the activities organised by Irene Domville. Children from Every 3rd Saturday each month 20.00 - 23.00 (except July and August) Every 3rd Saturday each month 20.00 - 23.00 (except July and

3-14yrs can attend - contact Alan on 0161 775 9360.

Tuesday

have been busy organising social 17.45 - 18.45 20.00 - 22.30 Friends of St. Helen’s Church

events to raise funds for church and have recently funded new altar cloths and a floor cleaner. Recent events hosted have included two talks and a history presentation at the Village Carnival.

Monday The new manager at , Sharon Leicester, would like

NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Every resident should now have received their copy of the Parish Plan 3yr Review document giving an update on actions achieved so far and next steps for action for the Parish, in line with the 5yr action plan. Please take time to read this and if you can offer any support moving forward Chair Pete Higson would be delighted to hear from you - contact 0161 775 2802 or [email protected] 0161 775 7022 07723 093920 0161 775 9360 07734 681239 0161 775 2802 0161 775 5600 0161 777 8484 0161 775 4372 01925 813298 0161 775 3538 0161 775 6843 0161 775 9934 0161 775 0524 07926 255263 074636 24773 07763 420035 0161 777 8921 0161 775 7248 0161 775 4925 0161 775 2842 0161 775 4134 363831 07711 The Carnival Committee are very grateful for the funding they received for this year’s event from Hamilton Davies Trust, Irlam Rotary, the Parish Council and Warrington Community Chest. If anyone would like to get involved in organising next year’s Carnival then please contact Neil Fairfax at [email protected] Peter Fillery, recently resigned from Glazebrook Residents’ Action Group (GRAG) after serving 29 years as Chair. GRAG wish to thank Peter for his unstinting involvement in the different causes taken up by the group to promote the interests of Glazebrook and the village

Reception Margery Green Joan Hill Atkinson Julie Liz Rainford Alan Domville Connor Tina Pete Higson Albert Phoenix Ray Jeffrey Peter Dodd Ann Farrin Judith Barnard Rachelle Ian Austin Anja Brooks Harold Bate Jonathan Ridge Doreen Herridge Reception Reception Nelson Lynn environment and in helping host community events on Glazebrook Green. GRAG are looking for younger residents to join the group - see p.9 for who to contact. Friends of Hollinfare Cemetery were saddened by the loss of one of their founder members Paul Breese. Paul was a friend to all and CONTACT DIRECTORY CONTACT a proactive member of the group, as well as being Treasurer, and will be remembered fondly. Over 50 Friends and volunteers enjoyed a fundraising lunch in May raising £609 for future cemetery projects. If Wimbledon has inspired you to dust off your tennis racquet then you may be interested in finding out what Rixton Tennis Club has to offer - see p.11 for more information, address and contact details or simply pop down any Sunday 3-5pm when members will be on hand for a chat. Friends of St. Helen’s Primary School have a new Chairperson Tina Connor. The group are looking for more parents to help promote links between school, parents, children and the community through fundraising and social events. If you would like to get involved please contact Tina on 07734 681239 or email [email protected] All Creatures Veterinary Centre All Creatures Veterinary Chapel Crafts Chill and Chat Social Handicraft Session Community Shop - Hollins Green Class Adult Tap Dance Rhythm and C.E. Church Friends of St. Helen’s C.E. School Friends of St. Helen’s Friends of Hollinfare Cemetery Glazebrook Badminton Club Glazebrook Methodist Church Glazebrook Post Office Action Group Glazebrook Residents’ Institute Glazebrook Women’s Art Class Hollins Green Hollins Green Beavers Hollins Green Cubs Hollins Green Indoor Bowling Hollins Green Scouts Hollins Green Sequence Dancing Hollybank Caravan Park Irlam and Cadishead Leisure Centre Karate Rixton Tots have vacancies in September for 0 - 3yr olds - see p.10. 30 3

and 24forthelatestPCWBCcouncillorscontactdetails. David Mee,MauriceJohnsonandJudithBarnard.See pages 23 are inpost-Bob replacing Andrews, Tracy Wilsonand Andrew Hill now takenplaceand3newRixton-with-GlazebrookParishCouncillors Parish CouncilandWarrington BoroughCouncillocalelectionshave A drop-insurgeryistakingplace6thSeptember-seep.16for details. on HS2visit For thelatestnews visit: times. Forfurtherinformationaboutfacilities,groupsandtheirevents For communityeventstakingplaceseepages14-17fordatesand and distributedvoluntarilybylocalresidents-manythankstothem. ‘in theknow’ newsletterproducedbytheHamiltonDavies Trust Welcome tothe29theditionofRixton-with-Glazebrook’s Contact Facilities Information /Venues forHire Police /ImportantContacts /Homewatch Directory WBC /EastWarrington Area Manager Parish Council/Public Services/Libraries Rixton Claypits/OutdoorPursuits 14-17 Pet Owners/DogFoulingHorseRiding Getting Around /RoadSafety Village Amenities Diary -July/ August /September /October Monthly Group Sports Group Youth Social Community Clubs Social Parish Planupdates Group Activities Achievements, Highlights,Successes Involvement Activities News and Announcements Activities Introduction www.rixtonwithglazebrook.net

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LA Cafe Lynn Austin 07594 954647 Messy Church Linda Ogden 0161 775 2340 Parish Carnival Committee Neil Fairfax 0161 777 6957 Parish Council Marilyn Lowe 01925 754770 Parish Plan Group Helen Weight 07530 895677 Rixton Claypits The Ranger 0161 777 9726 Rixton Dog School Debra Adderley 07815 855016 Rixton Methodist Religious Worship Rev. Jackie Bellfield 01925 633139 Rixton Tennis Club Brenda Jeffrey 01925 813298 Rixton Tots Linda Ogden 0161 775 2340 Rixton-with-Glazebrook Community Hall Bookings 07851 267891

31 Rixton-with-Glazebrook Pre-school Elizabeth Patten 07815 561372 Rixton-with-Glazebrook Thursday Club Gladys Young 0161 776 1639 SS Peter & Michael’s RC Religious Worship Rev. John Gildea 01925 812443 St. Helen’s C.E. Aided Primary School Christine Smith 0161 775 2935 St. Helen’s Church and Sunday School Alan Domville 0161 775 9360 The Black Swan Stuart Wraith 0161 222 4444 The Rotary Club of Irlam Tony Beckett 07932 343438 Village Green Barbers Jayne Norris 07867 656659 Wasps Out of School Club Karen Ward 07582 719725 Warrington Borough Councillor Cllr. Tony McCarthy 01925 251221 Woolston Neighbourhood Hub (Leisure Centre) Reception 01925 813939 Ye Olde Red Lion Sharon Leicester 0161 775 1314 ZStyle - dance style Exercise Class Michele 07525 456291 Unfortunately it is impossible to include all information submitted about each facility in a single newsletter, however all forwarded information will be kept for future reference. The next edition will be distributed November 2016 - any new information will be required by early October latest. If you would like to feature in the next edition, or have any queries regarding the newsletter, please do not hesitate to contact Mandy Eccles at: The Hamilton Davies Trust Hamilton Davies House 117c Liverpool Road Cadishead Manchester M44 5BG

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