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Welcome to Rixton-with-Glazebrook’s ‘in the know’ newsletter produced by the Hamilton Davies Trust and distributed voluntarily by local residents - many thanks to them. The newsletter has been supporting communication throughout the parish since Spring 2007 and as we go into our eighth year we thought a reminder of the previous front covers would make a fitting image for the 25th edition - our thanks to Jen for the designs. 01925 813298 07511 667549 07511

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For further information about facilities, groups and their events visit: www.rixtonwithglazebrook.net Mandy

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 Syd Walker Elizabeth Patten Gladys Young John Gildea Rev. Christine Smith Alan Domville Stuart Wraith Beckett Tony Karen Ward McCarthy Tony Cllr. Reception Mike and Neal 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 - March / April / May / June 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 Area Manager 24 Police / Important Contacts / Homewatch 25 Facilities Information / Venues for Hire 26 - 29 LA 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 Lions 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 Out of School Club Wasps Borough Councillor Warrington Neighbourhood Hub Woolston Olde Red Lion Ye Zumba Style Exercise Contact Directory 30 - 31 2 31

NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS New Year ... New Shop! The Black Swan is no longer hosting a monthly Farmers Market but fortunately there is no shortage of locally sourced fresh fruit and vegetables at our new Community Shop and Glazebrook Post Office.

07711 363831 07711 Since first opening its doors on Saturday 7th February Hollins 0161 775 7022 0161 775 2935 0161 775 2802 0161 775 5600 01925 813298 074636 24773 07763 420035 08452 414311 0161 777 8484 0161 775 4372 0161 775 9360 0161 775 3538 0161 775 6843 0161 775 9934 0161 775 0524 07427 448026 0161 777 8921 0161 775 7248 0161 775 4925 07703 449667 0161 775 2842 0161 775 4134 Green Community Shop has received a steady flow of customers, much to the delight of the management committee and staff team. Feedback received so far has been very promising with customers finding a warm welcome, from both staff and volunteers, and a range of good quality convenience store products, every day essentials and fresh produce all at fair prices. The shop is fast becoming a ‘community hub’ with shoppers catching up with other local residents for a quick chat or lingering for longer over a coffee and cake in the café, which is proving very popular. The shop is open from Monday – Saturday 7am – 7pm and Sunday 8am – 1pm

Kelly Pendlebury Denise Shaw Margery Green Joan Hill Atkinson Julie Leanne Sheehy Alan Domville Karen Bradbury Pete Higson Albert Phoenix Ray Jeffrey Peter Dodd Ann Farrin Judith Barnard Rachelle Samuel Barker Anja Brooks Harold Bate Jonathan Ridge Doreen Herridge Reception Reception Nelson Lynn so why not pop in and see for yourself! If you would like to volunteer to help out for a few hours in the shop please contact Shop Managers Julie or Amanda on 0161 775 7022. Following discussions with WBC, the Parish Plan Recreation and Leisure Action Group are pleased to see that new gates have been CONTACT DIRECTORY CONTACT installed at Rixton Claypits Nature Reserve car park to replace the old damaged posts. Whilst this makes it easier for the Rangers to lock and unlock the car park, the gates will still remain closed at times as the Rangers are also responsible for maintaining Risley Moss so are not always on site at Rixton. To extend the car park opening hours the Recreation and Leisure group are looking for volunteers to assist with the locking and unlocking of the gates. If interested in helping please contact Andy Eaves on 07768 276922. Plans for this year’s summer community events are well underway with the Garden Safari planned for Saturday 6th June - see p.17 and the Parish Carnival to be held on Saturday 27th June - see page 8. See your Warrington Borough Councillor’s update on page 24 for All Creatures Veterinary Centre All Creatures Veterinary Camsley Grange Riding for the Disabled Chapel Crafts Chill and Chat Social Handicraft Session Community Shop - Fitness Class 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 the latest on the Rhinewood Hotel in Glazebrook. 30 3

NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Your HS2 Action Group are continuing to monitor the situation with regard to the proposed line. “We are in regular contact with HS2 Ltd and are also in contact with the other local groups along the line who are going to petition parliament, probably after the general election. We have all been assisting with the production of a joint report on the subject in order to facilitate the petition. It is Sunday important that people get in touch that may be struggling to either buy or sell property within the area as your Action Group, together with 07851 267891 the Parish Council are able to offer assistance with regard to 0161 222 4444 0161 775 1314 contacting HS2 under their Hardship Scheme. This is a scheme that anybody is able to access but it is important to ensure the correct Saturday steps are taken in order for them to process any claims. Please contact us at [email protected] or via our facebook page warringtonstophs2 or on Twitter @warringtonhs2 Friday

Glazebrook Methodist Church now have a website - check it out 19.00 - 20.45 at www.glazebrookmethodist.webplus.net 0161 775 2263 Harry Hunt Bookings Leanne German Colette Fairfax 07870 966217 0161 775 2340 Paul Ogden Alan Domville 0161 775 9360 Mike and Neal The Parish Plan Getting Around Action Group need at least 2 more people on the group, preferably from the Rixton side of the parish, so Thursday that they have an even balance of representation across the parish. If 18.30 - 20.00 interested in finding out more about the group’s aims please contact Pete Higson on 0161 775 2802 or email [email protected]

The Community Hall have new booking contacts - phone 07851 267891 Hall

or email [email protected] The hall committee Wednesday are looking for a booking manager / facility manager. If interested The Village Green, Manchester Road, Hollins Green. WA3 6JT Green, Manchester Road, Hollins Green. WA3 The Village

contact David on 07801 354815 or Sharon on 07584 497183. The hall have been awarded £400 from Warrington Community Chest for

new tables to compliment the newly refurbished committee room. Tuesday 18.30 - 19.30 Beavers completed their Global challenge badge and Creative challenge badge and are excitedly looking forward to a Scout Centre sleep over. Cubs are working towards several badges, two of which

include activities held at Pets at Home and B&Q. Some of the 15 Monday 19.00 - 19.45 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 Church Methodist Rixton Church House St. Helen’s Olde Red Lion Ye Phone contacts above for availabilty and hire charges. For details on what each venue has to offer visit: www.rixtonwithglazebrook.net Zumba Style Exercise Hollins Green Beavers Hollins Green Cubs Hollins Green Scouts Cubs will be going to Cathedral to achieve their Promise THE SCOUT CENTRE badge. In April they will be planting the Cubs Remembrance Garden in the cemetery. See p.10 for all Scout group contacts. 4 29

ACHIEVEMENTS, HIGHLIGHTS, SUCCESSES Over 200 people attended the Remembrance Day Service at St. Helen’s Church and at the war memorial. Thanks to all who attended the Christmas Fair, which raised £1,400 for school and church. The popular Christingle Service was well attended and raised funds for the Children’s Society. A games and quiz evening was enjoyed by all.

Sunday Friends of St. Helen’s Church enjoyed their annual dinner at the the Red Lion, with more than 40 members attending. History of the local area was shared thanks to Mike Kenwright’s talk and slideshow. Pete Dodd wiishes to thank all who bought Christmas goods at

Saturday Glazebrook Post Office. All profits from sales were once again donated, in memory of Joan, to Clatterbridge cancer hospital towards chemo treatment equipment. Pete has given the Post Office a bit of a refit and now offers extra products and a community information area.

Friday donated 2,896 pairs of spectacles to 09.15 - 12.15 Rixton-with-Glazebrook Lions Manchester Road, Hollins Green WA3 6JZ Manchester Road, Hollins Green WA3 Chichester Lions who recycle them for the Third World. They also collected and distributed 875 toys to needy children in the area. Some financial support was also given to the Community Shop. The Lions hope to hold a Spring party in the Black Swan in May for senior citizens. Thursday 09.15 - 12.15 13.30 - 15.30 14.00 - 16.00 20.00 - 22.30 18:00 - 18.45 Children in Years 3 and 4 from St. Helen’s School had a moving experience during the Christmas period when visiting Liverpool Cathedral to take part in workshops and a Christingle service, where 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 they presented prayers and a banner. Some children attended the 09.15 - 12.15 14.00 - 16.30 19.30 - 22.00

Wednesday Education Sunday Civic Service at St. Helen’s Church and enjoyed

a fantastic breakfast in the Community Hall afterwards. Sports clubs

held after school have proven very successful - with dance classes 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

held on a Monday and Wednesday and multisports on Tuesdays and

Tuesday Thursdays. A Key Stage 1 gymnastics club will begin from March.

09.15 - 12.15 17.45 - 18.45 20.00 - 22.30 19:00 - 19.45

Early signs of Spring were on show at Rixton Claypits Nature Reserve with snowdrops and coltsfoot in flower. Recent sightings at this Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) have included kingfisher, siskins,

Monday redpoll, shoveler and gadwell ducks. Tawny owls have also been seen 09.15 - 12.15 19.30 - 22.30 14.00 - 16.30 RIXTON-WITH-GLAZEBROOK COMMUNITY HALL HALL COMMUNITY RIXTON-WITH-GLAZEBROOK Rixton-with-Glazebrook Pre-School Karate Fitness Class 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 courting and great spotted woodpeckers have started hammering. Stoats and weasels have also been spotted. For information about the Claypits and forthcoming Ranger led events see pages 16,17, 21. 28 5

ACHIEVEMENTS, HIGHLIGHTS, SUCCESSES Rixton Tennis Club are looking forward to the 2015 season starting in April. An Open Day is being held on Sunday 12th April from 2pm - 4pm - all welcome. On the first Friday of each month tennis is available for everybody of all standards 10am - 12noon. Racquets and balls will be provided and two months free trial membership is Sunday Sunday 10.30 - 11.30 on offer. See p.11 for details of the Club and who to contact. 10.00 - 11.00 If you have not spotted him already you may like to pop into Hollinfare cemetery to meet ‘Reynard’ the new fox sculpture funded by residents from Cadishead and Rixton, the Friends of Hollinfare Saturday Cemetery and match funded by Hamilton Davies Trust. Whilst Saturday there, why not wander around to see the latest improvements or sit awhile and enjoy this green space with its swathes of seasonal colour. As well as the increasing number of sponsored benches Friday in the cemetery, a seat has recently been installed next to the fox Friday sculpture, thanks to funding from one of our Rixton residents. Children at Rixton-with-Glazebrook Pre-school’s performed beautifully at the Christmas Coffee Morning to the delight of friends

and family. This concluded with a sad farewell to Debbie Williams Every 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month 18.30 Every 1st Monday of each month 15.30 - 17.30 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 19.30 - 22.30 as she left to start her new job after over 11 years at Pre-School. 5AY Glazebrook Lane, WA3 Elizabeth Patten has taken up her new role as Supervisor and Gemma Gorvett has become Deputy Supervisor. Pre-school also welcomed Lynda Buxton to the staff team. In February the children 6HG Chapel Lane, Rixton WA3

visited St Helen’s Primary School where they thoroughly enjoyed 09.30 - 11.30 Wednesday the performance of Jack and the Beanstalk. Thanks to a grant from Wednesday Hamilton Davies Trust the children now have lots of new toys to play with including new bikes, scooters, tablets, jigsaws and a new stereo system. The next fundraiser is the Spring Coffee Morning Tuesday Tuesday

on 2nd April. For contact details see p.10. 18.30 - 19.30 Keep dancing! Members of Doreen’s Dance Class certainly know how to do that. Having danced their way through Christmas and the end of 2014, they continued to celebrate into the New Year with their Monday 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 three day trip to St. Annes in February, where the sun shone on GLAZEBROOK METHODIST CHURCH them as well! They are looking forward to their annual dinner dance at Bury Town Hall in March. 6 27

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ACHIEVEMENTS, HIGHLIGHTS, SUCCESSES Hamilton Davies Trust (HDT) aims to provide continued and enhanced charitable support to the areas of Irlam, Cadishead and Rixton- with-Glazebrook.

rnew HDT are proud to be working with several partners to help deliver more to the area and are very excited about the launch of Irlam Station, Sunday Sunday 09.30 - 10.30 09.30 - 10.30 which will take place on 26th March. A lot of positive feedback has been received from the local community on the improved look of the station and there are even more enhancements to take place between now and the opening date. Saturday Saturday Since November 2014 HDT has provided the following grants and support to Rixton-with-Glazebrook: • £6,240 to St. Helen’s Church House for much needed refurbishments which will take place in 2015 to provide improved community facilities Friday Friday • £2,830 to purchase new and replacement play and learning 09.00 - 15.30 07.30 - 09.00 15.15 - 18.00 equipment for both children and staff at Pre-school • £3,000 to install shutters on the early year’s outdoor work area Birch Road, Hollins Green WA3 6JS Birch Road, Hollins Green WA3 at St. Helen’s Primary School

Every 4th Saturday of each month 10.00 - 12.00 As well as grants, HDT have given the following support: Thursday Thursday 12.00 - 13.00 09.00 - 15.30 07.30 - 09.00 15.15 - 18.00

FACILITIES • continued provision of seasonal cheer by providing a Christmas tree and lights on Glazebrook Village Green and maintainenance and replacement of Christmas tree lights around the parish • publicity and printing for community groups and the newly opened Manchester Road, Hollins Green WA3 6LA Manchester Road, Hollins Green WA3

09.00 - 15.30 16.30 - 17.30 07.30 - 09.00 15.15 - 18.00 Community Shop Wednesday Wednesday • updating the community website www.rixtonwithglazebrook.net • continued publication of the ‘in the know’ newsletter 3 times a year • supporting local residents in improving their IT and digital skills Tuesday Tuesday 13.30 - 15.30 09.00 - 15.30 07.30 - 09.00 15.15 - 18.00 Community groups are encouraged to apply to HDT for help. For details visit www.hamiltondavies.org.uk or phone 0161 222 4003 or email [email protected] Local people are volunteering to help HDT to deliver more in the Monday Monday 0730 - 09.00

09.00 - 15.30 15.15 - 18.00 community, becoming involved in areas such as admin support, ST HELEN’S C.E. CHURCH Religious Worship Sunday School (3 - 14yr olds) Chill & Chat handicraft sessions Coffee Morning 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. painting, litter picking, IT support and gardening. If you are interested in using your skills and / or experience please contact Tony Prescott for more details on [email protected] or on 0161 222 4003. 26 7

Parish Plan - Action Group Update POLICE COMMUNITY SUPPORT OFFICER (PCSO) Following the successful return of the Parish Carnival in Summer PCSO Bethan Roberts continues to patrol our village. Joint police 2014 after an absence of over 30 years, plans are well underway and local ward councillor surgeries provide opportunities for you for the 2015 event. This year’s Carnival will be held on Saturday 27th to discuss any issues or concerns which are affecting you or your June 2015 11am - 4pm on Hollinfare Village Green, Hollins Green. community - see diary dates. A monthly news bulletin is produced The Carnival will again host local community groups and local by Constabulary which highlights community engagement businesses with games, competitions, activities, refreshments, and priority action taken in our area - visit www.cheshire.police.uk stalls, live music and dance and much more for an exciting day of then click on Warrington East > Rixton & Woolston or visit the police family entertainment! Updates of how this year’s event is shaping page on www.rixtonwithglazebrook.net. up will be detailed on rixtonwithglazebrook.net If you want to get Residents can also sign up for Cheshire Police Alert, a community involved on the day or have a stall please contact Jane Sampson messaging system, by visiting www.cheshirepolicealert.co.uk at [email protected] or 0161 775 0898 or in writing to 14 for more information and to register. By registering you receive news Glen Close, Hollins Green, Rixton, Warrington WA3 6JQ. and appeals, local crime information and crime prevention advice direct as an email, text or voice message. To contact Cheshire Police Look of the Parish Action Group and volunteers held another litter call 101 - this is a non-emergency police number which should be pick in January collecting 27 bags of rubbish and several abandoned used to report less urgent crime, for general enquiries or to speak items. The changing seasons have also been keeping them busy to a local officer. In an emergency dial 999 planting bulbs and maintaining planters around the parish. IMPORTANT CONTACTS The Getting Around Action Group continue to liaise with local Non-emergency calls to Cheshire Police...... 101 councillors regarding the condition of some of our pavements. Crimestoppers...... 0800 555 111 They hope to meet with Rural Rider to look at possible ways to Warrington Borough Council...... 01925 444400 improve public transport between Hollins Green and Glazebrook NHS Direct...... 111 to , Glazebury and . Citizens Advice Consumer Helpline...... 08454 04 05 06 Following a successful funding application to Stronger Together, the NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH SCHEME Recreation and Leisure Action Group have purchased a community If residents wish to know if there is a current scheme in their area notice board to be installed in the Claypits car park. This will be used they should contact Warrington East Neighbourhood Police Unit on to advertise local walks and community events taking place in the 0845 458 6390 with their contact details and name of their road parish. The group have been busy liaising with the Parish Council or email [email protected]. If you and WBC to discuss proposed improvements for Hollinfare Village are interested in becoming a Homewatch co-ordinator and would Green as outlined in the Parish Plan. These have received tentative like to chat to someone already in the role, you can contact Karen approval and the next step is to share the proposal with local Armstrong (co-ordinator) on [email protected] residents. A stand has been booked for the Parish Carnival on Saturday 27th June where the plans will be on view for residents comments. GOLDEN GATES HOUSING - Neighbourhood Housing Officer Deal with estate and tenancy management, anti social behaviour Next meeting - Wednesday 22nd April 7.30pm Rixton Methodist Church and the reporting of hate crime. For any related enquiries or to Parish Plan Secretary - Helen Weight - 07530 895677 report repairs call 0800 252627 Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm or email Parish Plan Chair - Pete Higson - [email protected] [email protected]. 8 25

WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCILLORS updates COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

“We would like to wish residents a warm welcome to 2015 and provide Time to get involved? The following action groups welcome your help. the following updates on what has been keeping us busy recently. As you may be aware the plans to demolish the Rhinewood Hotel and Friends of Hollinfare Cemetery aim to make the cemetery a place replace it with apartments was rejected at a recent planning meeting. in the community that we are all proud of. Volunteers are most welcome. We combined forces with Glazebrook Residents’ Action Group, arguing All equipment is supplied - simply turn up on any of the action days passionately that this should not be permitted to go ahead. We between 10am - 1pm (see p.14 -17 for dates) or contact Pete Higson were delighted that the committee agreed with us and we welcome on 0161 775 2802 or email [email protected]. this news for local residents who were vehemently opposed to such The Friends also offer a Grave Tending Scheme for relatives of an unsuitable development in the local area. We also raised the the bereaved who are unable to tend their loved ones graves. For issue for the need for repainting of the junction with Manchester more information contact Sheila Breese on 0161 775 5640. Road and remedial repairs to the tarmac - these works have now take up causes to promote been completed. We are having ongoing discussions about parking Glazebrook Residents’ Action Group the interests of Glazebrook and the village environment and host issues adjacent to the St. Helen’s school on Birch Road and we community events on Glazebrook Village Green. Contact Ann hope to be able to update you on this issue in the near future. Farrin on 0161 775 6843 or email [email protected] or the We continue to report day to day issues that need attention, namely Chair Peter Fillery on 01925 765708 or email [email protected]. street sweeping, gulley emptying and jetting to clear obstructions, lighting and highway maintenance. Regular surgeries for residents The Rotary Club of Irlam welcome support from local volunteers with council related or policing issues are held at St. Helen’s and applications for support from local community groups. To apply or Church House - see pages 14-17 for dates and times or contact find out how to join The Rotary Club write to the Secretary, Tony us anytime.” Beckett, 16 Oban Grove, Fearnhead, Warrington WA2 OTG. Bill Brinksman 01925 821922 [email protected] Phone 07932 343438 or email [email protected]. Paul Bretherton 01925 852403 [email protected] To find out more about the Rotary Club visitwww.irlamrotary.org.uk Tony McCarthy 01925 251221 [email protected] Rixton-with-Glazebrook Lions comprises of men and women and EAST WARRINGTON AREA MANAGER - Ruth Whitworth meet at the Black Swan pub on the 2nd Tuesday of each month from A vacancy has arisen for a resident of Rixton-with-Glazebrook to 7.30pm. If you are over 18 and interested in joining or finding out volunteer to represent the parish for the East Area Board in Warrington. more contact Syd Walker on 0161 775 5424 or 07947 124069. The role consists of 1.5-2hour meetings bi-monthly from 6pm where If you are a community group and looking for funding the Lions issues and changes are discussed affecting the villages in the East of would like to hear from you. Warrington and the wider Warrington area. The meeting takes Camsley Grange Riding for the Disabled, affiliated to the RDA, representation from the police, fire, health, housing and other council provide pony care sessions on a Monday evening at Milverton Farm departments as determined by the agenda. If this role is of interest and rides on Monday and Wednesday evenings 6.30pm - 7.45pm for to you and you want to discuss it further please contact East Area 4yr olds plus. The group are keen to hear from anyone willing to manager Ruth Whitworth at [email protected] or on volunteer their help. If interested please contact Denise Shaw on 08452 07827 232563. Community groups can contact Ruth to apply to the 414311 or for more information visit www.camsleygrangerda.org.uk local fund or Community Chest. 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 names and addresses (all residing in Warrington) Beavers for 6 - 8 year olds is on Tuesday evenings 6.30pm - 7.30pm. Chair Cllr. E. Clarke Vice Chair Cllr. Maureen Banner For enquiries about a place contact Samuel Barker on 07427 448026. 8 Briar Avenue, Hollins Green 13 Margaret Avenue Cubs for 8 -10 year olds is on Thursday evenings from 6.30pm - 8pm. 0161 775 7838 Woolston Contact Anja Brooks on 07463 624773 for more information. Cllr. J. Barnard Cllr. M. Johnson Scouts for 10 - 14 year olds is on Friday evenings from 7pm - 8.45pm. 106 Glazebrook Lane, Glazebrook 56 Dam Lane, Rixton Contact Jonathan Ridge on 0161 777 8921 for more information. Cllr. D. Mee Cllr. D. McLachlan Scout Group Leader James Taylor can be contacted on 07793 002025. 11A School Lane, Hollins Green 12 Birch Road, Hollins Green Rixton Tots parent and toddler group for 0 - 3yr olds, meet every 0161 775 2186 Wednesday 9.30am -11.30am (term time) at Rixton Methodist Church. A Cllr. D. Trenbath chance to meet other families in a happy, safe environment and join in 14 Chapel Lane, Rixton - 0161 776 1486 - [email protected] crafts, songs and rhymes. Cost £2 for 1st child and £1 for each additional child, drinks and snacks provided. Contact Linda Ogden on 0161 775 2340. RESIDENTS SURGERIES Rixton-with-Glazebrook Pre-school have places for children from A Parish Councillor now attends the Residents’ Surgeries, alongside 21/2 - 5yrs. Their 3hr morning sessions run from 9.15am - 12.15pm the Borough Councillors and police officer (see p.24) providing an Monday to Friday term time at The Community Hall. If interested additional opportunity for you to chat with a Parish Councillor face to in a place or finding out more about what your local Pre-school can face about any parish related issues you wish to share. offer contact Elizabeth on 07815 561372 or 0161 775 2771 (mornings Next Surgeries - Sat. 14th March and 30th May only) or visit the Pre-school’s page on www.rixtonwithglazebrook.net. St. Helen’s Church House, Manchester Road, Hollins Green All dates for 2015 are posted on www.rixtonwithglazebrook.net WASPS Breakfast Club offers weekday places for children aged 3-14yrs from St. Helen’s School 7.30am - 9am during term time and LIBRARIES costs £4.50. The After School Club operates from 3.15pm - 6pm and The Library Book Exchange is now housed in the Community costs £7.80 per session up to 4.30pm and £9.80 up to 6pm. Activities Shop, 533 Manchester Road, Hollins Green WA3 6JU 0161 775 7022 include arts and crafts, outdoor play, homework area, role play area, construction, baking, board games, playstation, reading area and team For opening times of libraries in the surrounding area contact: Cadishead Library, Liverpool Rd, M44 5AN 0161 775 3457 games. For information contact Karen Ward on 07582 719725. Culcheth Library, Warrington Rd, WA3 5SL 01925 763293 Fusion Dance Classes, run by Warrington Wolves Foundation, Irlam Library, Liverpool Rd, M44 6FD 0161 775 3566 for boys and girls 10yrs plus are on Wednesdays 4.30pm - 5.30pm at Woolston Library, Neighbourhood Hub WA1 4PN 01925 813939 St. Helen’s School, Hollins Green. £2.50 per class (open to non pupils). Messy Church is at Rixton Methodist Church for children 0-11yrs FLY TIPPING and their families - see p.13 for details and contact. Fly tipping can be reported to Warrington Borough Council via the customer contact centre on 01925 443322 or by emailing: Youth Groups interested in learning about CPR or how a defibrillator [email protected]. works can contact First Responder Keith Hanson - see p.14. 10 23

RIXTON-WITH-GLAZEBROOK PARISH COUNCIL (PC) SPORTS CLUBS Message from Chairman Cllr. Liz Clarke Karate class for adults and children from age 6 at The Community Hall, “ I recently had my Civic Sunday which was attended by the Deputy Tuesdays 5.45pm - 6.45pm. The class develops respect, discipline, Mayor of Warrington, Chairs of other Parish Councils, many of the confidence, hard work, goal setting and self-defence. Lessons village organisations, the Scouts and the school children. It was a are taught by level 3 and level 4 dan instructors. No special clothes are lovely morning and made extra special by the children who sang in required to start with. First lesson free - then £5 per lesson. Call Lynn or church. Thanks to everyone who attended. Sarah on 0161 775 0737 or 07788 660055 or visit www.sskarate.com Hollins Green Community Shop opened recently and it looks fabulous. Glazebrook Badminton Club welcome newcomers of mixed age and Congratulations to the people who have worked so hard to get it up ability from 16yrs plus on Thursday evenings from 7.30pm - 10.30pm and running. I have been in for coffee and cake and have also at Glazebrook Methodist Church, Glazebrook Lane. If interested put my name down for a couple of hours voluntary work each week. please contact Albert Phoenix on 0161 775 5600 before turning up. After a long trial unfortunately the parish Library Book Exchange has had to be disbanded due to lack of interest. However, the shop Hollins Green Indoor Bowling encourages all ages, 12 years and has installed shelving to house the books, so readers can pop in over, to join them at The Community Hall. Bowling takes place on during opening times and browse at leisure and take away any book Monday and Wednesday afternoons 2pm - 4.30pm, Wednesday that takes their fancy! I would like to take this opportunity to thank evening 7.30pm - 10pm and Thursday 8pm - 10.30pm throughout the all the volunteers who helped set up the Book Exchange, man it and year. Places available in all sessions. Simply turn up with a change those book lovers who came along to support it. of soft footwear 10 minutes before the start time or contact Harold Bate on 07763 420035 (under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult). A new bus shelter is to be erected outside the Community Hall, similar in size to the ones on Manchester Road at the end of Chapel Lane. Rixton Tennis Club, Chapel Lane, Rixton, WA3 6HG is open from This will be welcomed by all who currently wait for a bus on that side April - September. Facilities include 3 shale courts and a club house. of the road. Spring is in the air and the bulbs around the parish are Courts are open every day during daylight hours, weather permitting. peeping through, promising another daffodil bonanza!” Social tennis takes place on Sunday afternoons from 1pm and coaching can be made available. Membership is open to all ages. Fees per Liz season are; adults - £55; students aged 16yrs plus and in full time PARISH COUNCIL MEETINGS education - £25; juniors aged 10 -15yrs - £15 and under 10yrs free. You are most welcome to go along and observe your Parish Councillors There is currently two month’s free trial - racquets and balls provided. acting on your behalf on the 3rd Thursday of every month (except Players are welcome for the 2015 season - ladies, gents and mixed August) from 7.45pm at The Community Hall, Hollins Green - see double matches. For enquiries contact Brenda Jeffrey on 01925 diary for monthly dates. 813298 or email [email protected]. Questions for discussion should be put in writing beforehand to: Parish Clerk - Marilyn Lowe For information on adult and youth sports and leisure activities and 5 Hartley Close, , Cheshire, WA13 0JJ. swimming in the neighbouring local areas visit: You can now email your question(s) or read minutes of meetings www.rixtonwithglazebrook.net for links or contact: on the new Parish Council website: Woolston Neighbourhood Hub 01925 813939 www.rixtonwithglazebrookpc.org.uk Irlam and Cadishead Leisure Centre 0161 775 4134 22 11

GROUP SOCIAL ACTIVITIES RIXTON CLAYPITS NATURE RESERVE Zumba Style Exercise Class held at the Scout Centre on Monday MOAT LANE, WARRINGTON WA3 6EE evenings 7pm - 7.45pm - sessions, £3.50 each. Beginners welcome The Claypits is a Site of Special Scientific Interest, designated a - contact Michele on 07525 456291. Local Nature Reserve in 1996. The new waymarked trails, of differing lengths, are up and running and all start from the Visitor Adult Tap Class held at Glazebrook Methodist Church on Tuesday evenings 6.30pm - 7.30pm. Beginners welcome - contact Liz Rainford Centre. See diary dates on pages 14-17 for Ranger led organised events. Information leaflets are freely available to pick up from the on 07723 093920. Visitor Centre, Black Swan, Ye Olde Red Lion, Glazebrook Post Fitness Classes held weekly at the Community Hall for both men and Office and local churches. Information on what’s on in Warrington’s women of various ages and fitness levels. Tuesdays at 7pm and Parks and Green Spaces’ is available by visiting: Thursdays at 6.30pm - £4 for an hour. Contact Leanne Sheehy on www.warrington.gov.uk (link - Parks) 07703 449667. Groups wishing to visit the Claypits or utilise the Visitor Centre can If you enjoy meeting people and a game of dominoes then go along contact the Ranger on 0161 777 9726 or email: to Rixton-with-Glazebrook Thursday Club on Thursdays 2pm - 4pm [email protected] in The Community Hall, Hollins Green. Tea and biscuits provided. If The Rangers ask that visitors with dogs enjoy the Claypits, but interested simply turn up at 2pm and enjoy the afternoon, or contact please keep their pets on the lead at all times so as to encourage wildlife to the area. Gladys Young on 0161 776 1639. Fancy your hand at modern ballroom, sequence, old time or line OUTDOOR PURSUITS dancing - then why not go along Monday 7.30pm or Tuesday 8pm Walking to Hollins Green Sequence Dancing classes at The Community The area has several footpaths - for details on local walks see p.19. Hall. No joining or membership fees, simply turn up and pay on the night, everyone made welcome. To find out more contact Doreen on Fishing in Rixton-with-Glazebrook 0161 775 7248. A Social Dance is held monthly every 3rd Saturday Blundells Fishery - Prospect Lane (off Moss Side Lane) Day tickets from 8.00pm -11.00pm and there is an annual Dinner Dance trip. available, 6 well stocked waters. Key species - Carp, Tench, Hollins Green Art Class continues to produce some fantastic artwork Roach. Contact John Blundell 0161 775 2124 - check some of these out when you are next in the Community Hall. Strictly Members Only:- Classes run from September - July on Thursdays 1.30pm - 3.30pm. Rixton Claypits - Key species - Carp, Tench, Bream, Roach and Perch. Contact Rachelle on 0161 775 0524 if you wish to know more. Contact Warrington Anglers Association, Frank Lythgoe 01928 716238 , Moss Farm off A57 near M6 - Two stretches ‘Chill and Chat’ social handicraft sessions (male / female adults). Hosted Prince Albert Angling Society - www.paas.co.uk by the Friends of St. Helen’s Church, Tuesday 1.30pm - 3.30pm at St. Cheshire Cheese Angling Club - contact Cheshire Cheese Public Helen’s Church House. No need to book, simply go along with your House, . Key species - Barbel, Chub, Bream, Roach, Tench. handicraft - cost £1 includes tea/coffee. Contact Joan - 0161 775 4925. Please remember - when fishing you must have a current Environment Belly Dancing taster sessions are available at Hollins Green Scout Agency Rod Licence. You can buy a licence at any Post Office Centre, Monday evenings 7.45pm. If interested contact Michele or on line at www.environment-agency.gov.uk/rodlicence on 07525 456291. 12 21 PET OWNERS MONTHLY GROUP SOCIAL ACTIVITIES All Creatures Veterinary Centre, Glazebrook Lane is open 8.30am - Doreen’s Social Dance is held at The Community Hall, Manchester 6.30pm Monday to Friday and 8.30am - 12noon Saturday apart from Road, Hollins Green every 3rd Saturday 8pm - 11pm (except July Bank Holidays. Behaviour clinics are run daily to help owners understand and August). Just go along, no joining fee, simply ‘pay as you go’. their pooches and kitties 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 of Facebook on All Creatures Vets / Follow on Twitter@newts_adventure calling you will be placed on a waiting list. Meetings are held on the Rixton Dog School is a purposely adapted indoor and outdoor 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 For more information, questions, advice or to book a place simply last Wednesday of each month 2pm - 4pm (except July and August) contact Debra Adderley on 07815 855016 or email at the Community Hall, Hollins Green. £1 admission - simply go along [email protected] or visit www.rixtondogschool.com 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. They have also received funding for bag Pop in and enjoy some home-made cakes, a chat and maybe a dispensers, which hopefully will assist dog walkers in disposing of bargain at the occasional ‘good as new’ stalls. Everyone welcome. dog pooh. 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 Chapel Lane, Rixton 3.30pm - 5.30pm for children (0-11yrs) and and Sat 9am - 1pm. By supplying the following information you can their families. A time of fun, crafts, stories and songs followed by help 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, Digital Information Board (DIB) provide pony care sessions and rides for 4yr olds plus. For more Voluntary/community groups can advertise their events/activities FREE. information and contact details see p.9. To register/submit a message visit: www.rixtonwithglazebrook.net 20 www.rixtonwithglazebrook.net 13

. MARCH GETTING AROUND M T W T F S S For regular group social activities see p.10-13 1 By Bus 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 MOTHERING SUNDAY 15th Rural Rider local bus service runs all year apart from Bank Holidays. 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 For information about the service contact James or Shirley Tormey 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Clocks go forward 29th on 01925 450687 or 07702 006000 or for a timetable visit their 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 website www.jj-travel.co.uk or email [email protected]. 30 31 The No.100 Bus serving Warrington to Manchester stops in Hollins Saturday 14th 10.30am - 11am Green. Visit the online timetable on www.gmpte.com/info or Residents’ surgery with your WBC Councillors, Parish Councillor and phone Traveline on 0871 200 2233 for further information.or check local PCSO at St. Helen’s Church House (see p.23 for details). www.tfgm.com (Transport for Greater Manchester). First Manchester Buses now operate a half hourly bus service to and from Hollins Saturday 14th 2pm - 4pm Green stopping at the en route to Manchester. Afternoon Tea in St. Helens Church House, Hollins Green - for more information contact Alan Domville on 0161 775 9360. By Train Trains running through Glazebrook Station, Glazebrook Lane Thursday 19th 7.45pm WA3 5BA are managed by Northern Rail. For information on services Parish Council Meeting, Community Hall, Hollins Green - see p. 22. visit www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glazebrook_railway_station or Saturday 28th 10am - 1pm www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations or phone Enquiries on 08457 Friends of Hollinfare Cemetery action day - volunteers welcome. 484950. The latest timetables are available at Glazebrook Post Office. Simply turn up and leave at whatever time suits you - tools, equipment On Foot and gloves are provided along with a warm welcome and guidance Rixton-with-Glazebrook has several footpaths. Five mapped out from the Friends on where and how you can help. (see p. 9) circular walks entitled ‘Footpaths Around Rixton’ are freely available ...... to pick up from Cadishead and Irlam Libraries, Rixton Claypits, LA Cafe on Manchester Road, Rixton was transformed in 2014 as Glazebrook Post Office, The Black Swan Pub, Ye Olde Red Lion or part of a scene for a new ITV 4 part drama called ‘Safe House’, by downloading from www.rixtonwithglazebrook.net. The walks, a psychological thriller which will be on our screens this Spring. 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. Public Accessible Defibrillator available at the Community Hall for Polite message to dog walkers - please respect farmers’ land use by the community / parish visitors in a medical emergency via 999. by keeping dogs on a lead at all times when using footpaths crossing fields and by bagging and disposing of dog pooh safely - see p.20. FREE LOCAL 2-HOUR HEARTSTART COURSES Free training of British Heart Foundation’s ‘Heartstart’ emergency ROAD SAFETY life support. Regular courses are held at Irlam Fire Station and For traffic and general safety issues, for road users of all ages call additional courses can be arranged for sports/community/social Contact Warrington (WBC contact centre) on 01925 443322 or email groups. If interested in registering for training or in finding out how to [email protected] weekdays 9am - 5pm. The police are become a First Responder contact Keith Hanson on 0161 776 2371 or looking to introduce a Community Speed Watch Scheme in our area email [email protected]. Visit: www.nwas-responders.info - if interested contact [email protected] 14 19

VILLAGE AMENITIES APRIL M T W T F S S For regular group social activities see p.10-13 Mon Tues Wed Thur Fri Sat Sun 1 2 3 4 5 St. Helen’s School / Pre-school / WASPS Hollins Green Community Shop, 533 Manchester Road, Hollins Green WA3 6JU 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 and Scout groups close Thursday 2nd 07:00-19:00 08:00-13:00 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 and re-open Monday 20th 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Karate class closed Tuesday 7th Glazebrook Post Office,100 Glazebrook Lane, Glazebrook WA3 5BE 27 28 29 30 07.30-13.00 08.00-12.00 closed HAPPY EASTER 14.00-17.30 closed closed Sunday 12th 2pm - 4pm Sugarfields,The Rhinewood Country House Hotel, Glazebrook Lane WA3 5BB Open Day at Rixton Tennis Club, Chapel Lane, Rixton. Everyone welcome. If interested simply go along between the above times. Evening meals only served 18.00 - 21.00 Monday - Saturday 12.00-15.00 Two months free trial - racquets and balls provided. Contact Brenda The Black Swan, Manchester Road, Hollins Green WA3 6LA on 01925 813298 or email [email protected] 12.00-23.00 12.00-23.30 12.00-00.30 12.00-22.30 For more details on the Club see page 11. Food served 12.00 - 21.00 Monday - Saturday and 12.00 - 19.00 Sunday Thursday 16th 7.45pm Ye Olde Red Lion, 516 Manchester Road, Hollins Green WA3 6JT Parish Council Meeting, Community Hall, Hollins Green - see p. 22. 12.00-24.00 12.00-23.30 Friday 17th 7.30pm Food served 12.00 - 21.00 Monday - Saturday & 12.00-19.30 Sunday & Bank Hols Talk by Keith Thompson about his boyhood days in the local area. LA Cafe, corner of Moat Lane / Manchester Rd St. Helen’s Church House, Hollins Green. Everyone welcome - no 07.30-14.30 breakfast / lunch / light snacks or drinks 07.30-13.30 closed booking required. Admission £2 (free for church members). Hollybank Caravan Park, Warburton Bridge Rd, Rixton, Warrington WA3 6HU Saturday 18th 12noon - 2pm 09.00-18.00 09.00-15.00 11.00-14.00 Spring Fayre, Glazebrook Methodist Church - everyone welcome. Delicious home-made lunch consisting of tasty meat and potato or To check opening times during Bank Holidays see p.30/31 for contacts. cheese and onion pies, jacket potatoes with various fillings, quiche, salad and assorted desserts. You will also have the chance to pick Glazebrook Post Office now offer ‘Click & Go’ an internet collect service up a bargain from the bric a brac, cake stall and raffle. as well as a full banking service for all banks and building societies and cash service from 7.30am for Barclays, Halifax, Co-op, Lloyds Wednesday 22nd 7.30pm TSB, Alliance & Leicester, Santander, HSBC, First Direct and free cash Parish Plan Group meeting, Rixton Methodist Church - everyone is ATM machine. Pete also stocks an extensive range of basic food items made most welcome and encouraged to contribute to discussions (enough for an all day breakfast!), milk and cold drinks as well as about future parish actions as identified in the Parish Plan. non- food essentials and newspapers. He also operates the Health Lottery. Saturday 25th 10am - 1pm LA Cafe is well placed for local residents visiting the Rixton Claypits Friends of Hollinfare Cemetery action day - volunteers welcome. Nature Reserve and as an alternative starting point to some of the Simply turn up and leave at whatever time suits you - tools, equipment ‘Footpaths around Rixton’ walks. The family friendly eatery offers hot and gloves are provided along with a warm welcome and guidance and cold food and drink. See above for opening times or contact from the Friends on where and how you can help. (see p. 9). Lynn on 07594 954647. 18 ------www.hollinsgreen.net------15

MAY JUNE 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 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 St. Helen’s School / Pre-school / WASPS St. Helen’s School / Pre-school / WASPS 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 and Scout groups close Friday 22nd and Scout groups re-open Monday 1st 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 MAY BANK HOLIDAY 4th FATHERS DAY 21st 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 SPRING BANK HOLIDAY 25th 29 30 Thursday 15th 7.45pm Saturday 6th 10am - 4pm Parish Council Meeting, The Community Hall, Hollins Green - see p.22. Garden Safari - a self guided tour of private gardens. Programmes will be on sale in May via several local facilities within the parish or Sunday 17th 1.30pm - 3pm by contacting Mandy on 0161 222 4003. The event will once again Rixton Claypit’s Nature Reserve ranger led event - ‘Season No.1 - include a Scarecrow Trail, with this year’s theme being Roald Dahl. Spring’. A look at the typical wildlife and activities which occur at If you would like to make a scarecrow, as part of this event, contact this time of year. Meet at the Claypit’s Visitor Centre on Manchester Colette on 07870 966217 for more details. Road. For recent sightings see p.5. Saturday 14th 7.30pm Saturday 30th 10.30am - 11am Talk by Ray Jeffrey about Hadrian’s Wall at St. Helen’s Church House, Residents’ surgery with your WBC Councillors, Parish Councillor and Hollins Green. All welcome - no booking required. Admission £2 local PCSO at St. Helen’s Church House (see p.23 for details). (church members free). Saturday 31st 10am - 1pm Thursday 18th 7.45pm Friends of Hollinfare Cemetery action day - volunteers welcome. Parish Council Meeting, The Community Hall, Hollins Green - see p.22. Simply turn up and leave at whatever time suits you - tools, equipment and gloves are provided along with a warm welcome and guidance Tuesday 23rd 7pm - 8.30pm from the Friends on where and how you can help. (see p.9) Rixton Claypit’s ranger led event ‘Field Identification Guide Plants’ - a look at those plants which helped secure Rixton Claypits ...... as a nature reserve and how to identify them. Meet at the Claypit’s Fancy some fresh air and summer sunshine? Visitor Centre on Manchester Road. For recent sightings see p.5. Then why not explore the parish on foot by following one of the guided walks - see p.19 for details. Having worked up an appetite, Saturday 27th 11am - 4pm you may like to pop into the new Community Shop cafe or one of Don’t miss out - come along and join in the fun of the Parish Carnival, the churches for some refreshments and a slice of home-made Hollinfare Village Green, Hollins Green. Games, competitions, cake - see p.13 for coffee morning dates and venues. activities, refreshments, stalls, live music and dance and much more for an exciting day of family entertainment! (see p.8) ...... Not all dates for events are known at the time of going to print, so Saturday 27th 10am - 1pm make sure you regularly check post office windows, community notice Friends of Hollinfare Cemetery action day - volunteers welcome Simply boards and posters around the parish, or visit : turn up and leave at whatever time suits you - tools, equipment and gloves are provided along with a warm welcome and guidance www.rixtonwithglazebrook.net from the Friends on where and how you can help. (see p.9) ------www.hollinsgreen.net------16 17