November 2019 November 2019 PB www.village-life.co.uk 1 November 2019 November 2019 2 www.village-life.co.uk 3 November 2019 November 2019 Editor Gary Skentelbery Production Editor’s comment Paul Walker Account Executives was rejected as I heard members of James Balme AS the local parish councillor for the their planning team saying they had ward affected by plans for a huge other sites in mind. Advertising distribution centre on Green Belt In reality this is the most 01925 631592 option 1 land at Appleton Thorn, I would like convenient site next to their existing to place on record my outrage that HQ and it appears to matter little that Editorial the QC appointed by Eddie Stobart not only will it involve destroying 01925 631592 option 2 put on record at the recent public our Green Belt but also open up the Email inquiry that democratically elected way for the even bigger and more us hope that the secretary of state, representatives of the area “have daunting Six 56 proposal by Langtree on seeing all the submissions, will info@warrington- arrived at the conclusion” that this on nearby land. worldwide.co.uk make the right decision for the local development is acceptable. I found it particularly disappointing community - and ensure this area of that Warrington Borough Council not Websites This is a complete distortion of only withdrew their objections but Green Belt is protected for the benefit www.culchethlife.com the facts with not a single elected stated that the appeal should be of future generations. www.frodshamlife.co.uk representative in the area affected allowed and planning permission be Warrington already suffers from far too much gridlock and pollution www.lymmlife.co.uk being in support of it! granted. Yes members of the planning Whatever Planning Inspector and transforming farmland into lorry www.village-life.co.uk committee voted for it - but not one David Wildsmith recommends after parks and warehousing will not help www.warrington.tv of them represents the area - in fact hearing all the arguments for and the situation. www.warrington- one of them didn’t even know the site against, the final decision will rest Meanwhile we continue to all worldwide.co.uk in question! with the Secretary of State due to the suffer from the ongoing nightmare of Meanwhile Eddie Stobart say they site being a “significant green belt the outdated swing bridges breaking Address have no “plan B” if their controversial development.” down on a regular basis creating New Media Centre plans to build a £75m National As this appeal was heard taking traffic chaos right across Warrington. Old Road, Warrington Distribution Centre on Green Belt land into account the slightly revised Talks have been going on with Peel at Appleton Thorn is rejected by the second planning application, which for years now in a bid to resolve the Cheshire WA4 1AT Secretary of State. was approved by the planning problems and update and paint the This certainly wasn’t their attitude committee, instead of the original the bridges. when the first planning application application which was rejected, let We now need actions not words! Distribution Village Life is distributed freely to selected homes throughout the area as well as being available to pick up from various outlets, some of which are listed below. Laura wins a top award in the Appleton: Village Hall, Co-op Cheshire tourism awards Broomfields Leisure Centre LAURA Callaghan, from Warrington’s co-ordinator, won the Rising Star in the ‘top of their game’. It is inspiring Park Royal Hotel, won a top award the Tourism Industry award. to publicly recognise the exceptional Grappenhall: in the 15th Marketing Cheshire Winners came from all over the contribution that they make to both Co-op, Community Centre Annual Tourism Awards at a county residents and visitors, from both Big Blue glittering ceremony at Knutsford. Mark Livesey, chief executive, home and abroad. The event was hosted by TV Marketing Cheshire, said: “The “A highlight for everyone in glittering Annual Tourism Awards Cheshire this year is Jodrell Bank High Legh: presenter Lucy Nichols and was attended by 300 guests and aimed to Evening is a fantastic way of being awarded UNESCO World Garden Centre, recognise excellence and outstanding celebrating all that is best about Heritage status in recognition of its Village Hall achievement by local businesses and Cheshire. The county has a wealth of internationally significant heritage, individuals working in Cheshire’s extraordinary sites, accommodation science and cultural impact. For this Lower Walton: visitor economy, now worth over £3.5 and attractions and extraordinary astounding achievement, Jodrell billion. individuals and teams that are Bank also wins this year’s Special One Stop Shop Laura, wedding and special events continually innovating to remain at Contribution to Tourism.” Stockton Heath: Library Stockton Fryer Panni’s St Rocco’s Shop Stretton: Beehive Stores Thelwall: Post Office Walton: Walton Gardens Village Life is published monthly by Orbit News Ltd. The contents of this magazine are fully protected by copyright and may not be reprinted or reproduced without prior permission of the publishers. The publishers are not liable for any statement made or opinion expressed by third parties in this publication. Laura Callaghan accepting the Marketing Cheshire’s Annual Award for: ‘Rising Star in the Tourism Industry’. Printed by TwentyFourSeven 2 www.village-life.co.uk 3 November 2019 November 2019 New era for historic glasshouses at Walton Hall Pictures: Andy Gilbert ONE of Warrington’s best-loved social enterprise. This original timber was then used Hall and it’s glass conservatories is a historical assets – the Walton Hall This collaboration will also lead internally with new timber being used destination to be proud of . conservatory range has officially to the development of other areas of for the external beams. “Walton Hall may have its re-opened following its £2m the estate, such as the historic formal The original ironwork has been roots set in the past but it’s now restoration. gardens, conservatory planting and repaired and reused throughout the looking towards the future with the zoo, all of which will further increase conservatories, and with over 90% partnership of Myerscough College A special opening ceremony public participation and learning. of the bricks dating back to 1899- and the Walton Lea Project all firmly brought together a range of Education will be at the heart 1910 in excellent condition, this positioned to deliver educational and people who have helped bring the of the opening ceremony, with project has been true to its original supportive activities. magnificent conservatories back to entertainment provided by children construction; guaranteeing the “I’m immensely proud to be life, from the labourers to the design from Stockton Heath Primary School significant heritage history of the site the cabinet member responsible, specialists – all with their own and classical music quartet Flutiful, for future generations. partnership working is vital for passion for heritage. and certficates presented to learners Warrington Borough Council’s success and this is a fine example of Also celebrating the re-opening and staff from Walton Lea Partnership Cabinet Member for Leisure and that “ were a number of people who who have gained a qualification with Community, Cllr Tony Higgins, said: have supported the project during Myerscough College. The students “The journey of progress to reinstate Find out more about the development and delivery, including will be conducting tours and talking the Walton Hall conservatories to Conservatory Range Project and the Tiffany Hunt MBE, Chair of The about their plans for the future in the their former glory has been a long rich cultural heritage of Walton Hall National Lottery Heritage Fund in Conservatory Range and Shippon. one . estate at waltonhallgardens.co.uk/ the North of England; the Friends the-gardens/glasshouses/ of Walton Estate; and former The restoration of the “There have been many people conservatories staff from the past conservatories is entirely in keeping involved in its transformation all 50 years, who have given their time with the original, containing playing a vital role in ensuring its for the creation of a new audio social thousands of pieces of slender, elegant rightful place on the Walton Estate. history of the estate. timber. During the renovation, each “Supported by the National heritage It is the start of an exciting new piece of this timber was removed and lottery fund ,the council and armed era for the conservatories, which had tagged before being assessed for rot. by a strong friends group Walton fallen into disrepair for almost 25 years after closing to the public in September 1993. In 2016, Warrington Borough Council was successful in securing £2m in funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, paving the way to the restoration of the conservatories, working with a team of heritage specialists. After three years of partnership working with Rosslee Construction, the conservatories are shining once more and ready to re-take their proud place part of a vibrant Walton Hall estate. The conservatories now have a bright future as an educational hub and a place of accessible learning, with a sustainable partnership formed with Myerscough College and Walton Lea Project to deliver apprenticeships, qualifications and opportunities for 4 www.village-life.co.uk 5 November 2019 November 2019 Advertiser’s announcement Our Conquest Of Paradise Our lovely clients have been very patient waiting for this article to go to print educational talks, or more drinking and (thank you). A lovely travel diary from their trip in June this year. dancing in the Tropical Bar. Days were spent cruising to paradise Sail date: 22 June 2019 for the days ahead.