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Editor Gary Skentelbery Production Paul Walker Business Manager Editor’s Comment Tony Record IT cannot be too often that residents The residents have been paying to Why? Because they fear a fully Advertising campaign for the local authority NOT maintain the road themselves, ever tarmaced road could become a "rat Freephone to take over maintenance of their since their homes were built, and run" for motorists going to Walton might reasonably have been 0800 955 5247 road. Gardens or cutting through between expected to be delighted with the But that is what residents of Firs the A56 and the A49. Editorial Lane, Appleton, are doing. And news. Such is our fear of the motor 01925 623632 Appleton Parish Council has agreed In fact, they claim Mr Thorp's to support them. evidence doesn't stack up and do not vehicle in vast numbers. And yet we Email want the council to take over. nearly all drive one ourselves! info@warrington- The leafy lane has, for years, been considered a private road and, worldwide.co.uk ironically, might still be but for Websites residents complaining two years ago Youth grant www.culchethlife.com when the borough council included in A JOINT grant of £100 was made by Appleton and Stockton Heath Parish www.frodshamlife.co.uk a booklet entitled "A Guide to Cycling Councils towards a youth event at Victoria Park. www.lymmlife.co.uk in Warrington." Money went towards prizes at the Victoria Park Experience which was www.warrington.tv As a result of residents challenging attended by more than 250 young people in August. www.warrington- inclusion of the road in the booklet, worldwide.co.uk borough public rights of way ofTcer John Thorp investigated its status and Trees removed Address came up with the view that it was an THREE potentially dangerous trees on Mill Lane land in Stockton Heath were New Media Centre "ancient highway" maintainable by removed during the summer. Old Road Warrington the council. The parish council heard work was carried out at a cost of £1,300. WA4 1AT

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Bring a friend and both The publishers are not liable for any statement made or opinion get rst class free* expressed by third parties in this *on booking a 6 week course publication. for details of classes see Printed by TwentyFourSeven www.yogaincheshire.com Call Tabitha: 07754 434350 October 2010 www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk 3 Lucky mistake keeps art in the picture APPLETON art students agreed to decorate a run down building actually chosen had also been to improve its appearance – but painted the wrong one. improved by the owners, complete It was a lucky mistake because the who said the students would complete with repairs and new brickwork. superb mural is now still on show for the project. Mr Lambrianides said the building all to see – while the building they She was aware of three buildings had been measured and the work should have done has been given a near the former Greenalls site on completed on panels at the school – revamp by its owners. Wilderspool Causeway and which were then erected on site. Coun Celia Jordan told Stockton suggested the one opposite the Work was completed by Year 10 to Heath Parish Council that she had Saracen’s Head pub as most in need 12 pupils, with grafTti artist in residence Claire Rye and workers been asked about four years ago by of decoration. Bridgewater High School if she had from the homeless charity Opening But when she went to the grand Doors. ideas for a building to be decorated. opening of the project – it was As a school governor she knew He said there was a discovered that the wrong building “misunderstanding” about the Theo Lambrianides (now an assistant had been decorated. The one head and previously head of art), selected building – with the school completed by the school was a believing the substation was chosen. former sub station opposite the shops He had since written to the electricity and terrace houses. company to get permission to She said: “When they unveiled the decorate the building. work and we realised what had The art work depicts Warrington Celia Jordan and Bridgewater High Police breaking happened – we all collapsed in Tts of life including paintings of Warrington School year 12 students Abigail Flanagan laughter. and Bethany Hands both aged 16 who RL legend Brian Bevan, the Town Hall helped paint the murals. planning laws “The building looks great. They gates, Peace Centre and Bridgewater have really worked hard and it is Canal. been done up and the art boards STOCKTON Heath police station is greatly improved.” He said: “It is lucky that we did this would have had to come down.” breaking planning laws, members of Coun Jordan said the building she building. The other building has since the Parish Council were told. In May members complained about bright new signs, saying “Cheshire Constabulary Stockton Heath,” which were displayed on the police station in Victoria Square. Whites Sports The parish council thought the signs Warrington Market were inappropriate for the Grade 1901 - 2001 – 100 YEARS OF EXCELLECE Two Listed Building. They reported Specialists in: Darts, Bowls, their concerns to Warrington Borough Snooker, Air Guns, Walking Sticks, Council’s conservation ofTcer. Rugby, Cricket, Football, Clerk Peter Briggs told members Warrington Town Replica Jerseys that the planning enforcement team On Sale Now had agreed that the signs were GIFT VOUCHERS AVAILABLE “inappropriate” because it was a listed building, and the signs were to Telephone/Fax: be removed. 01925 631531 4 www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk October 2010 Law Crm continues to help vulnerable families A Stockton Heath law Crm is offering to continue helping vulnerable families, thanks to a new legal aid contract. Following a rigorous re-tendering and divorce, particularly where process, many law Trms have lost children are involved.” their ability to provide family services Lead family partner Audrey under the legal aid scheme, leaving Venables added: “Some families also the future uncertain for hundreds of choose to cut costs by opting for the family solicitors and their clients. But new collaborative law process, which after October, Forshaws Davies allows couples to resolve their Ridgway (FDR) will be one of the few disputes outside the courtroom. It in the area to have retained the right involves both sides meeting face to to provide subsidised advice on face, with their collaborative lawyers, divorce, separation, co-habitation or to agree a way forward. In many family Tnance. cases the process can provide a Jennifer Roulston, a partner based much cheaper and more amicable at the Trm’s Stockton Heath ofTce, is resolution to their situation.” delighted she will be able to continue For more information about family to offer this essential service to legal aid services, contact Jennifer families in crisis. Roulston or Audrey Venables at She said: “Many families rely on Forshaws Davies Ridgway LLP, legal aid to fund essential legal work Warrington on 01925 230000. to manage the fall-out from separation www.fdrlaw.co.uk. St Matthew's autumn fayre Card making for charity CARD making enthusiasts at the new Craft Boutique, Cards ST Matthew's Church, Stretton, is holding its annual Autumn by Samantha in Thelwall, enjoyed an afternoon of crafting, Fayre in Appleton Parish Hall, Dudlows Green Road, on coffee and home-made cakes to raise money for Saturday November 13 at 2.30pm. Macmillan Cancer support. There will be a wide variety of stalls, including cakes, The new craft boutique on Barley Road opened its doors produce, red-gold-and-green, crafts and gifts, nearly new, at the beginning of September. In addition to a wide range bric-a-brac, books, toys and tombola. of card making essentials, Sam offers weekly card making There will also be children's activities including craft classes, Saturday workshops and a beautiful range of making , spot-the-ball and other games. unique hand-made wedding stationery created by Sam Afternoon tea is included in the entrance fee of £1 for herself. adults and 50p for children. Everyone is very welcome to call in to Tnd out more.

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Advertiser’s announcement STOCKTO Stockton Heath Travel HEATH TRAVEL supports national coffee This month’s morning for Macmillan Special Offers THAILAD Macmillan Cancer Support helps improve the lives of people if you want to spend Christmas or 4* hotel Hua Hin affected by cancer, both those living with cancer and also their New Year in the sun or snow, places families and carer's. 7 nights B&B will be limited the nearer we get depart 1st-25th May 2011 This year we decided to join in entitled 'Morning Cruise-Walton'. towards these dates. save up to £172 per couple and try to raise as much money as Our very generous clients also Pictures show Linda and Jacqueline we could to support this very worthy donated wine and chocolates. from Stockton Heath Travel and our from £979 per person cause. We would like to thank The morning was very well :rst raf;e prize winner Jackie pictured various local traders who donated supported by our clients who popped receiving her ;owers from Linda. Well done to the rest of our winners prizes for the raf;e ie Living Colour for in at various times throughout the CHRISTMAS morning for coffee and cakes - we who have been noti:ed. the lovely bouquet, Lemon Tree for a had cup cakes decorated in MARKETS gorgeous piece of jewellery, Macmillan colours donated by Coach trip to Brentwood Gallery for the signed Carole Broughton-Milby of Sweet local departure points print by local artist, Stuart Long Olivia and freshly baked scones and 3 days half board cakes by a regular client of ours and from £119 based on 2 sharing I would like to thank these two people for their contribution. The local branch of Macmillan heard about our morning from one of our clients and WARER LEISURE popped in with literature etc. Our :rst HOTELS event was a huge success raising Various hotels £360 and we are looking forward to 2 or 3 nights this being an annual event, when we October - ovember 2010 hope to raise even more money for based on 2 people sharing this wonderful charity. Plans are from £146 per person already in place! Any travel plans you need advice on, please pop in for coffee to get a Stockton Heath Travel Centre quote. alternatively email:- [email protected] . We 01925 269400 are taking bookings for 2011 - 80 Road remember to book early for the best Keep the village alive Stockton Heath prices and availability! It is 90 days [email protected] to Christmas from 25th September so support your local traders! 6 www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk October 2010 October 2010 www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk 7 Walton Hall advisory group launched An advisory group has been launched to explore the best way forward to make the historic Walton Hall and Gardens sustainable moving forward. The newly formed Walton Estate Chester and Cheshire as well as Advisory Group has met for the Trst council members and ofTcers. time when the Chair of Walton Parish From the outset the group wishes to Council Yousuf Shaikh was elected to ensure that it reUects the views of the chair the group which has been set many residents, visitors and interested up to advise Warrington Borough parties. Council’s Executive Board on the The group will be providing future development of Walton Hall and Gardens. opportunities throughout its Some of the advisory group and campaigners Its membership includes the Friends deliberations for members of the of Walton Gardens, residents from public to express their views and the Area Boards, Walton Parish submit their ideas for the sustainable Council, The Bridgewater Canal Trust, future of the Hall, Gardens and The Walton Lea Project and Visit associated buildings. Help and advice for carers CARERS in the Stockton Heath and Appleton area can now get help and advice near home thanks to a new series of drop-in sessions being organised by a local charity. Warrington Carers Centre, The Bungalow, Garven Place, is organising outreach sessions throughout the town. A spokesman said: "A carer is someone who without payment helps or supports a relative, child, neighbour or friend who because of illness, disability, frailty or addiction is unable to manage alone." Drop-in sessions are held at the centre every Monday and Friday from 10am to 2pm. But for those who cannot get to the centre, outreach carers support workers are visiting St Thomas' Church, Stockton Heath on Wednesdays, 12noon to 1.30pm, and St Mary Magdalene Church, Dingleway, Appleton on Thursdays, 1pm to 2.45pm. 8 www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk October 2010 What’s On Village was ‘peaceful’ during summer in the Villages October 5 STOCKTON Heath was ‘relatively peaceful’ from a crime point PCSO Crellin said: “We STOCKTON HEATH FLOWER CLUB of view during July and August according to Police Community compared it with similar events, such Veronica Southern of Blackpool: B Inspired Support OfCcer Peter Crellin. Appleton Parish Hall, Dudlow Green Road, 7.30pm. as Glastonbury. Compared with the problems they had we did alright.” October 12 He told Stockton Heath Parish abusive to ambulance staff. STO CKTON HEATH PARISH COUNCIL Coun Wendy Emsley said: “On Sandy Lane Centre. 7.30pm Council there were few crimes He said because police telephone reported. He said a cast iron bath operators did not know the codes for Saturday as people were arriving it October 19 was controlled excellently.” AP PLETON PARISH COUNCIL was stolen from the side of a house such incidents, they were often Appleton Parish Hall, Dudlow Green Road. 7.30pm and there was one theft from a motor reported as anti-social behaviour On-going incidents of motor bikes October 21 vehicle of a lap top from the back making the Tgures look artiTcially revving engines and speeding LI VE AT ST WILFRID'S through the village were also reported Karina Lucas and Simon Lane seat. high. (Soprano and Piano) He said there had been 15 anti- Members reported that by members. PCSO Crellin said St Wilfrid's Parish Church, Grappenhall. 7.30pm. social behaviour acts in the village, CreamTelds had been quiet with few police were trying to tackle the Every Monday connected to the CreamTelds music incidents reported. problem. THE EVERGREENS Senior Citizen's Club Bellhouse Community Centre, Grappenhall. festival. Details: 01925 261381 PCSO Crellin said there had been ST MARY MAGDALENE MONDAY CLUB several other minor incidents reported 1.30pm in the village, which were recorded Phone mast would be unsightly FOLK DANCING CLUB inaccurately as anti-social behaviour. St Thomas' Primary School, PLANS for a mobile phone mast on top of a building in Victoria Square would Parkgate Road, Stockton Heath. These included two people from damage the look of the area according to Stockton Heath Parish Council. 8-10pm. Details: 01925 262356 the CreamTelds festival camping in Members were considering an application for a 6.8 metre high Uag pole on BRIDGE CLUB Cranleigh Close – which was too the roof of Victoria Buildings with associated radio equipment. Grappenhall Village Sports Club Stockton Lane. 7.30pm. Details 01928 712233 near to residential areas. There was They agreed the plan was unacceptable and would “severely damage the LADIES' FRIENDSHIP CLUB also an incident reported of a dog street scene from all sides.” Members also felt it was inappropriate to the locally The Quays Community Centre, running into a road, and a man who listed building which was refurbished to a high standard of Victorian design Thelwall New Road, Thelwall. fell out of a wheelchair who was about eight years ago. 8pm. Details: 01925 264099 Every second Monday PARK (APPLETON) WI Appleton Parish Hall, Dudlow Green Road. 7.30pm Second and fourth Monday Grants WARRING TON ART GROUP Bellhouse Community Centre, Bellhouse Lane, Grappenhall. 7-9pm. awarded Every third Monday GRANTS totalling £1,050 have STO CKTON HEATH FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY been made by Appleton Parish St Mary Magdalene's Church, Dingle Way, Appleton. 8pm. Contact: Linda Pearson 01925 602803. Council to two local organisations. NATIONAL VEGETABLE SOCIETY A grant of £1,000 was given to Cheshire District meeting the 21st Warrington 1st Appleton Grappenhall Ex-Servicemen's Club, Chester Road, Scout Group. Money will go towards Grappenhall. 8pm. Details: 01925 265773. the cost of a £7,500 high security Every fourth Monday fence to the car park side and rear of MARLFIELD WI their premises off Dudlow Green Independent Methodist Chapel, Knutsford Road, Road. Grappenhall. 7.30pm A further grant of £50 was given Every Tuesday towards prizes at the Victoria Park COFFE E MORNING St Cross Church, Appleton Thorn. All welcome. Experience (VPX) a youth event 10am-12 noon organised by Cheshire Police. PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY Quays Community Centre, Thelwall New Road, Thelwall. 7.30pm. Contact: 01925 757582. Second and Fourth Tuesday of each month STO CKTON HEATH & DISTRICT LIONS ‘The Ram's Head, Grappenhall. Every Wednesday Unexpected Lymm Afternoon Bridge Club Appleton Parish Hall. 1.15-4.15pm Every first Wednesday Guest’ WaltonWI St John's Church Community Hall. 7.30pm BRIDGEWATER Players next First and third Wednesday each month NATI ONAL ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN'S CLUBS production will be Agatha Sandy Lane Centre, Stockton Heath. Christie's murder mystery “The 8pm. Details: 01925 268311 Unexpected Guest” which takes Every third Wednesday place at Thelwall Parish Hall HIGHER WALTON WI, St John's Community Hall, 7.45pm. Details 01925 262001. from November 18-20. Every Thursday It is believed the last time this THE SILVER QUAYS Senior Citizen's Club play was presented in the The Quays Community Centre, region was at the Lowry, where Thelwall New Road, Thelwall. Simon MacCorkindale (who Details: 01925 753474. was in BBC TV’s BRIDGE CLUB Grappenhall Village Sports Club “” series) played the Stockton Lane. 7.30pm. Details 01928 712233 lead role. Every second Thursday Lost in the fog on a lonely STR ETTON WI road, a stranger seeks refuge in Appleton Parish Hall, Dudlow Green Road. 2.30pm. a nearby house, only to Tnd Every third Thursday NORTH EAST CHESHIRE FLOWER CLUB himself stumbling on to the Appleton Parish Hall, Dudlow Green Road. 2pm scene of a murder. When the Details: 01925 740419 dead man’s wife confesses to GRAPPENHALL WI the murder of her despised Grappenhall Community Centre, Bellhouse Lane husband, the stranger agrees to 2.15pm provide her with an alibi. But Every Friday APPLE TOTS TODDLER GROUP who is he really protecting? And Appleton Parish Hall, Dudlow Green Road. in a house full of suspects, 9.45-11.30am. Details: 01925 268153. whose are the unidentiTed To list your event call Village Life on Tngerprints found at the scene? The Unexpected Guest will 01925 623632 be staged at Thelwall Parish Hall, Bell Lane, from 18-20th November 18-20, doors - 7.15, curtain up 7.45. APPLETOAPPLETO Tickets available by calling PARISHPARISH 0845 331 2958. COUCILCOUCIL October 2010 www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk 9

Village festival makes proCt Opposition to restaurant plan THE annual Stockton Heath STRONG objections have delivery vehicles would be difTcult. noise as people left the restaurant late Festival made a proCt despite the been made to plans for a They reported that parking was at night. They also felt that as Trst Uoor recession the parish council were two-storey restaurant at a already difTcult for residents and restaurant windows would overlook told. computer shop in a would be made worse by the properties there would be a lack of Coun Tudor Pole told members “congested” area of Stockton development. organising the festival and Heath. privacy. staging shows cost £29,500, The parish council opposed plans Smells Members asked that the council’s and the event raised £31,000. to set up the restaurant and extend the They also felt residents would be development control committee make He said: “Considering the Trst Uoor to the rear, at the site of DCS bothered by smells from the kitchen a site visit before making a decision current economic climate it is Computers in Walton Road by BWF and waste bins and disturbed by on the application. pretty good. It is fantastic that we Holdings. raised this much.” A parish council spokesman said: Coun Pole said income “The property is sited in a large included £6,000 from grants, residential area of primarily terraced Boost for children's charity £6,000 from local businesses properties on the corner of the difTcult A CHILDREN'S charity which helps children with brain injuries, developmental and £11,000 from ticket sales. to negotiate junction of the busy A56 delay and genetic conditions has been given a boost - by a man who cleans He said during the event £5,000 Walton Road and the highly ovens. was also raised by other charities congested Kimberley Drive.” Birchwood-based Brainwave will receive £1 every time Paul Clark cleans an under the banner of the festival. It was reported that in front of the oven. The donation is to celebrate a milestone for Paul's business - that of serving property on Walton Road there are Members joined Coun Pole in 3,000 clients in three years. centre double white lines and there Former social worker Paul uses the Ovenu process to clean ovens using non- thanking Coun Helen Dutton - are double yellow lines along the side who is resigning as secretary caustic products in the Warrington area. “It has been an incredible three years, of the plot on Kimberley Drive. building up the business from scratch to where we are today. As well as looking from the festival committee - for Members felt there was no close her work helping organising the to expand to other areas of Merseyside, I am also celebrating the 3,000 provision for customer and staff landmark with a donation of £1 for every oven cleaned to Brainwave charity." event during the past three years. parking, and access by service and Maeri's Make and Do Studio SEWING skills learned in her cosy becoming more popular and she New home when she was a plans to run more than 20 more youngster are being passed on by before Christmas. Maeri Howard at her classes in Maeri also runs a Lending Stitches Stockton Heath. programme. As news of her work in At her home, in Beech Road, schools spread, she received which faces onto the picturesque donations of old, unused sewing Bridgewater Canal, people are machines – including some from learning the traditional skills of Cheshire Constabulary. The machines sewing, knitting and felt making in her in her studio are new, so she lends Make and Do Studio. these donated machines (which have They enjoy the sessions, and chat been restored) free to people to use about their lives as they learn new at home. skills in the friendly, informal atmosphere. And at coffee break time, if the weather is good, they may have their drink sitting on the banks of the canal watching the ducks and the boats go by. Maeri, who grew up in Vermont, came to England 18 years ago and previously worked in software development at the Daresbury Lab. After having her third child she decided to take redundancy and do something more creative. Her studios were set up about two years ago in a large room at the back of her home. It can accommodate about six people for sewing or felt making, and more for knitting classes. She has done workshops in local schools teaching sewing and felt making and run about 35 adult Principal tutor Beryl Woodcroft (front) courses at home. Courses are and owner/tutor Maeri. 10 www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk October 2010 MP shows support for Trust

WARRINGTON South MP David Mowat has praised a local specialist mental health provider for its progressive approach to delivering services and challenging stigma. During a visit to Hollins Park at learning disability. Winwick, headquarters of 5 David also voiced his support for Boroughs Partnership NHS the Trust’s ‘Sticks and Stones’ petition Foundation Trust, David said he was which aims to challenge mental “proud” to support the organisation’s health and learning disability-related work. stigma. Simon Barber welcomes David Mowat to Hollins Park “The fact that the facility sits on “Not enough people recognise the encourage people to seek help earlier Stones’ petition. We welcome and what was once an Asylum shows just seriousness of mental illnesses - usually we have to get rid of the ‘tags’ which appreciate David’s support.” how far we have progressed when it because those affected do not bear get given to people with mental The ‘Sticks and Stones’ was comes to treating people with a any scars or physical signs of their health problems. That’s why I’m proud launched on April Fool’s Day 2010 mental illness,” added David. condition,” says David. to support the Trust’s ‘Sticks and with the support of comedian Stephen He was guided around the “Many problems can be tackled Stones’ campaign.” Fry. facilities by the Trust’s Chief Executive easily at an early stage but people Simon added: “Mental ill health is The campaign slogan: “Sticks and Simon Barber and visited the Auden are too afraid to seek help for fear of something that has the potential to stones may break my bones – words Unit during an occupational group being branded ‘a nutter’ or ‘a affect one in four of David’s can also hurt me,” is a familiar therapy session; meeting with and weirdo’. Sadly, this often means their constituents; statistically, two percent nursery rhyme with a twist that most speaking to patients who have a problems escalate. If we are to of the population have a learning people can relate to. disability. Therefore, it is extremely The Trust aims to collect 100,000 encouraging that not only has he signatures on its petition over a 12- taken the time to visit our facilities and month period. talk to our patients but that he has also To sign the pledge, visit signed and endorsed our ‘Sticks and www.stampoutstigma.co.uk

No objections NO objections to late night opening of a bar during the festive season are to be made by Stockton Heath Parish Council. Members heard the 101 Bar on London Road had applied to extend its opening times by between 30 minutes and an hour, on selected dates during the season. They agreed not to object, as it was only for a short period. October 2010 www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk 11 Grappenhall promoted to Premier League!

GRAPPENHALL Cricket Club are celebrating after winning promotion to the top Dight of club cricket on the last day of the season. Grappenhall went into the last match two batted very attractively, and were of the season against Heaton Mersey, in no trouble at all in a stand of 89, knowing that a maximum points win, when Neil was out for an attractive 49 and other results going their way, were with the score on 116. Luke McCoy crucial to their promotion aspirations. joined Richard and the two continued The visitors elected to bat Trst on a Grappenhall`s run chase with Uuent, good track, and while batting positive cricket, until Luke, looking to positively, found themselves at 65-5 Tnish the match in style, fell with the after 20 overs, with the early wickets score on 183 for a well compiled 33. been shared between skipper Steve Elder brother James came to the wicket, Titchard and Ian Hall. and with Richard Tttingly hitting the With a greasy ball due to earlier winning boundary, the match was rain, the home side were not quite able comfortably won in the 41st over. to exert the control they would have Richard Tnished on 88 not out, which wished for, and Mersey "got away" to a was a classy innings, with a mixture of degree, Tnally posting a useful 192-9. placement, power and concentration. Ian Hall was the pick of the bowlers, Grappenhall bagged 25 invaluable with 4-50, and the skipper picking up points, and with near neighbours three. Grappenhall`s Telding was Widnes well beaten in their match, generally good in not the easiest of achieved their season`s goal of conditions. promotion to the Premiership. In response Grappenhall made a Over the season Grappenhall have steady start, losing Adam Roylance with played a lot of attractive cricket, and in Next season will be a new and the score on 27, at which point former an after match speech from the skipper, exciting challenge with both 1st and Test star Neil Fairbrother joined former he thanked the whole squad for their 2nd XIs competing in the Premier FIREWORK SPECTACULAR Lancashire player Richard Green. The support and contributions. League. & FUN FAIR Broom/elds Junior School Home School Association Soccer club wins £5,000 grant Bridge Lane, Appleton Saturday 6th November A GRAPPENHALL club has been "The funding from the Football "I'm delighted that Grappenhall 5pm to 9pm awarded a grant of £5,000 to Foundation is a major recognition of Sports FC has been awarded this the club's professional approach and Tickets £3 each or a develop youth football in money by the Football Foundation £10 family ticket (admits 4) Warrington. marks a signiTcant investment in youth and I would like to congratulate all available in advance only Grappenhall Sports Football Club football in the Warrington area. on sale at the school (GSFC) received the cash from the "We are committed to continuing those who worked so hard to get this grant. It's good news for Grappenhall Gates close 7.25pm ready for Football Foundation to help develop the development of the club and this Firework Display at 7.30pm the sport. cash injection will enable us to offer and good news for Warrington." It gives the club the opportunity for the highest quality football coaching boys and girls as young as four to for the very youngest members of the learn skills and play the game. local area." GSFC is an FA Chartered Warrington South MP David Standard football club and all Mowat said: "Our disappointing coaches have the appropriate FA performance in the World Cup has qualiTcations and CRB checks. shown us that we need to get more Chairman Danny Woodall said: young people playing football. 12 www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk October 2010 Shop Local Welcome to our special feature which is aimed at encouraging our readers to support local businesses. Any local business wishing to feature in future editions please contact us on 0800 955 5247. Please mention this publication when responding to an advertiser.

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