Unfortunately it is impossible to include all information submitted about each facility in a single newsletter, however all forwarded information will be kept for future reference. The next edition will be distributed March 2015 - any new information will be required by early February latest. If you would like to feature in the next edition, or have any queries regarding the newsletter, please do not hesitate to contact Mandy Eccles at: The Hamilton Davies Trust Hamilton Davies House 117c Liverpool Road Cadishead Manchester M44 5BG telephone: 0161 222 4003 email: [email protected] www.hamiltondavies.org.uk Designed by Jennifer Eccles The information in this newsletter has been reproduced with the permission of the relevant facilities - The Hamilton Davies Trust is not responsible for any information that is incorrect. This newsletter is available in a larger print if required. Registered Charity No. 1106123 Welcome to the 24th edition of the Rixton-with-Glazebrook’s ‘in the know’ newsletter produced by the Hamilton Davies Trust and distributed voluntarily by local residents - many thanks to them. Parish Plan Action Groups have been actively attending meetings and turning plans into actions - for updates see p.8. Youth groups, 01925 813298 01925 dance and fitness classes and activities for the more mature 667549 07511 01925 633139 07815 561372 01925 817948 0161 777 9726 01925 490370 0161 775 2340 0161 776 1639 01925 812443 0161 775 2935 0161 775 9360 0161 222 4444 07582 719725 01925 251221 members of the community are not in short supply - see p.9-13. 0161 775 2340 0161 777 6957 01925 754770 895677 07530 0161 775 5424 01925 813939 0161 775 1314 07525 456291 Our Parish community groups have also been busy organising a variety of social events especially in the lead up to Christmas - see diary dates p.14-17. For further information about facilities, groups and their events visit: www.rixtonwithglazebrook.net Mandy CONTENTS Introduction 2 Linda Ogden Neil Fairfax Marilyn Lowe Helen Weight The Ranger Carol Richardson Jackie Bellfield Rev. Brenda Jeffrey Linda Ogden Debbie Williams Syd Walker Debbie Williams Young Gladys John Gildea Rev. Christine Smith Alan Domville Stuart Wraith Jeff Butler 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 - November / December / January / February 14 - 17 Village Amenities (including opening times) 18 Getting Around / Road Safety 19 Pet Owners / Dog Fouling / Horse Riding 20 Rixton Claypits / Outdoor Pursuits 21 Parish Council / Public Services / Libraries 22 - 23 WBC / East Warrington Area Manager 24 Police / Important Contacts / Homewatch 25 Facilities Information / Venues for Hire 26 - 29 Contact Directory 30 - 31 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 2 31 CONTACT DIRECTORY All Creatures Veterinary Centre Kelly Pendlebury 0161 777 8484 Camsley Grange Riding for the Disabled Denise Shaw 08452 414311 Chapel Crafts Margery Green 0161 775 4372 Chill and Chat Social Handicraft Session Joan Hill 0161 775 4925 Fitness Class Leanne Sheehy 07703 449667 Friends of St. Helen’s C.E. Church Alan Domville 0161 775 9360 Friends of St. Helen’s C.E. School Karen Bradbury 0161 775 2935 Friends of Hollinfare Cemetery Pete Higson 0161 775 2802 Glazebrook Badminton Club Albert Phoenix 0161 775 5600 Glazebrook Methodist Church Ray Jeffrey 01925 813298 30 Glazebrook Post Office Peter Dodd 0161 775 3538 Glazebrook Residents’ Action Group Ann Farrin 0161 775 6843 Glazebrook Women’s Institute Judith Barnard 0161 775 9934 Hollins Green Art Class Rachelle 0161 775 0524 Hollins Green Beavers Samuel Barker 07427 448026 Hollins Green Cubs Anja Brooks 074636 24773 Hollins Green Indoor Bowling Harold Bate 01925 733836 Hollins Green Scouts Jonathan Ridge 0161 777 8921 Hollins Green Sequence Dancing Doreen Herridge 0161 775 7248 Hollybank Caravan Park Reception 0161 775 2842 Irlam and Cadishead Leisure Centre Reception 0161 775 4134 Karate Lynn Nelson 07711 363831 LA Cafe Lynn Austin 07594 954647 Culcheth, Lymm and Warburton, and have also been working with and have also been working and Warburton, Lymm Culcheth, action groupsalongtheroute,particularlyneighbouringin button. search the Your click and 2014/24573 No. application planning insert at afoot are Changes or by visiting by or to emailing subscribing by by Group newsletter their Action receive HS2 your with date to up keep can You in.” sent and completed forms leaflets and getting a significant number ofresponse consultation to distribute forms helping and Group, Action avid supporter the of to his family as Ken sadly passed away recently. like Ken to was extend an our blight a the thanks is concern for us this all. and to We would increases suffer will Ken only people Tinsley this period and pass year, condolences next until delayed be now will route the publication on the decision final the Since believe we Plus HS2 proceed. report to is Higgins Lord HS2 of if Warrington for deal possible are Council intending the to facilitate, that who’s Group aims are Liaison to HS2 try a and of get part the be best to agreed have “We said: They Ltd. HS2 and Council Borough Warrington planning application visit visit application planning Remembrance 14. p. see - project the being is towards funds Jack’, raise for to November 6th ‘Looking on held called Thompson, Keith by talk A day. and night both seen be proudly can it so Green Hollins in Memorial War and making stock. steps towards in their now aim to are the gently residents uplight local calenders to the Parish Thanks and diaries 2015 Day. Year’s New and Boxing Day Day, Christmas closed is Peter times. opening for - p.18 see Glazebrook Post Office warringtonstophs2 on p.22 for more details. more for p.22 on message Clarke’s Liz Councillor Parish See Green. Hollins Church, HS2 Action Group http://www.warringtonstophs2 Service on Sunday 9th November 9.45am, St. Helen’s St. Helen’s 9.45am, November 9th Sunday on Service NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS AND NEWS ‘We Will Remember Them’ Remember Will ‘We or on Twitter Twitter on or The Rhinewood Hotel Rhinewood The http://www.warrington.gov.uk/planning is now open on Wednesday afternoons is now open on Wednesday afternoons have been working closely with other ‘ Shine the Light’ the Shine @warringtonhs2 3 [email protected] in Glazebrook. Glazebrook. in or their Facebook page page Facebook their or group is now formed formed now is group To view the the view To then then NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Hollinfare Cemetery has been awarded a Green Flag for a third year running. Friends of Hollinfare Cemetery wish to thank all volunteers and supporters who have enabled the continous improvements. Stone steps have now been built to assist visitors in accessing the gateside plot with pathway to follow. The Cubs Remembrance Garden is now taking shape and planting will be completed soon. More volunteers Sunday are always welcome, especially during November and February action days when autumn leaves carpet the ground - see p.14-17. 667549 07511 0161 222 4444 0161 775 1314 The committee would like to thank Gemma Taylor Community Hall for taking on the role of Treasurer. To book the hall for an event, Saturday activity, meeting or party contact Bookings Manager Debbie Williams on [email protected] or 07511 667549. Fitness Classes held at the Community Hall are proving popular with both men and women of various ages and fitness levels - see p.12. Friday 19.00 - 20.45 Rangers are busy doing a great job of maintaining the Rixton Claypits 0161 775 2263 Harry Hunt Debbie Williams Leanne German Colette Fairfax 07870 966217 Paul Ogden 0161 9360 775 0161 775 Domville Alan 2340 Mike and Neal Nature Reserve - a Site of Special Scientific Interest. On Sunday 21st December 1.30pm - 3pm they are holding a free Scrub Bash Thursday (small trees and bushes clearance) as part of a three year project in 18.30 - 20.00 order to reclaim areas of once wildflower rich meadow and several shaded out ponds. If you fancy a go at a bit of hard graft and doing a little bit towards the conservation of a protected species you are Hall welcome to go along and lend a hand. Meet at the Ranger Centre off Manchester Road, Rixton, WA3 6EB. Wednesday The Village Green, Manchester Road, Hollins Green. WA3 6JT Green, Manchester Road, Hollins Green. WA3 The Village FREE LOCAL 2 HOUR HEARTSTART COURSES Free training of British Heart Foundation’s ‘Heartstart’ emergency life support. Regular courses are held at Irlam Fire Station and the Tuesday following have been planned: 18.30 - 19.30 Saturday 15th November 2014, 24th January 2015, 14th March 2015 Additional courses can be arranged for sports/community/social groups. If interested in registering for training or in finding out how to become a First Responder contact Keith Hanson on or email Monday 0161 776 2371 19.00 - 19.45 The following community facilities are available to hire for a celebration, function function celebration, a for hire to available are facilities community following The meeting: or activity Glazebrook Methodist Church Hall Rixton-with-Glazebrook Community Hall The Black Swan The Scout Centre Rixton Methodist Church Church House St.