April 2009 www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk 1 2 www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk April 2009 Editor Gary Skentelbery Production Paul Walker Editor’s Comment Advertising WHAT has gone wrong at Warrington Wolves who have yet James Balme again failed to deliver despite having one of the top Super Tony Record League budgets and the best supporters in the land? Freephone A disastrous end to last season with 0800 955 5247 for overseas stars – unless of course since Warrington won any silverware Tve consecutive defeats, followed by Mr Moran is going to continue we now have two whole generations Editorial Tve consecutive defeats at the start of Tnancing the club out of his own of people who don't know what it is 01925 623631 this season, culminating in the worst pocket. like to support a successful team – yet run of form in the club's Super League Warrington still have the best fans in Email history. 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Address New Media Centre Obscene Old Road Warrington Rumours persist that some of the WA4 1AT over seas players have not settled at the club, culminating in Aussie Test Credit Crunch Comfort Centre Matt King making an obscene warrington-worldwide is published monthly by gesture at fans who were giving him Afternoon tea Orbit News Ltd. grief during the 60-8 defeat at It might seem a little old-fashioned, The contents of this magazine Harlequins. To his credit King issued but scones with cream and strawberry are fully protected by copyright an immediate apology within 24 jam, mini sandwiches with their crusts and nothing may be reprinted hours – but his actions are not what cut off, crumpets, desserts and a pot or reproduced without prior of earl grey – are one treat you can permission of the publishers. one comes to expect from a well paid professional sportsman. enjoy whatever your budget. The publishers are not liable for any statement made or opinion Gates are tumbling at the Halliwell expressed by third parties in this Jones on the back of poor results and publication. the economic climate and if the www.shellysrestaurant.co.uk Printed by TwentyFourSeven Wolves are not careful they will not 8 Bold Street, Warrington Tel 01925 654000 have the luxury of being able to afford to continue paying top dollar April 2009 www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk 3 Wireworks project back in the melting pot THE future of the multi-million pound ‘Wireworks’ retail, ofDce However, work is continuing on A design scheme is almost and leisure complex off Winwick Road, Warrington is back in proposals to improve Central Station complete and, subject to planning the melting pot. and the surrounding area to link it with approval, work could start in the Prospective developers Modus which includes a multiplex cinema – the new Bus Interchange. Autumn. have indicated they may be prepared was chosen in preference to the to sell the site – but their asking price redevelopment of the existing Time is too high, Town Hall chiefs have Square following a public inquiry last been told. year. Take the plunge - for free! Consultants appointed in But the ‘credit crunch’ appears to partnership with the North West have put a spoke in the project's FREE swimming will be available community services, said: "Staying Development Agency to provide wheels. for the young and old at active and healthy is important for valuation and acquisition advice had Regeneration Warrington's leisure centres from all of us, the young and old submitted their Tnal report and there is April 1. perhaps more than most. So it a ‘clear gap’ between any offer that A report to the borough council's Anyone under 16 or over 60 goes without saying that I am very could be made and the value that regeneration overview and scrutiny will be able to join in designated pleased to see the expansion of Modus require. committee states: "The future of the free swimming sessions at their this scheme and hope more of you The Wireworks development – Wireworks site has been discussed local Select Leisure centre. than ever will take up this with Modus. The scheme has been wonderful offer." "They clearly have no viable expanded because previously it Application forms are available development scheme." was available to the youngsters at all Select Leisure centres, Other private sector investors are only. BroomTelds at Appleton, Fordton at said to be seeking to acquire the Coun Roy Smith, the borough Orford, Great Sankey and interest in the site and are expected to council's executive member for Woolston. report progress within a few weeks. Whites Sports Warrington Market 1901 - 2001 – 100 YEARS OF EXCELLECE Specialists in: Darts, Bowls, Snooker, Air Guns, Walking Sticks, Warrington Town Merchandise, Rugby, Cricket, Football GIFT VOUCHERS AVAILABLE Telephone/Fax: 01925 631531 4 www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk April 2009 Michael Hello and welcome to my Mahoney is a monthly column . Clinical Hypnotherapist. 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