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SUMMER 2015 Welcome to the 29th 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. For community events taking place see pages 14-17 for dates and times. For further information about facilities, groups and their events visit: www.rixtonwithglazebrook.net For the latest news on HS2 visit www.warringtonstophs2.co.uk 07851 267891 01925 813298 07867 656659 07815 561372 0161 777 9726 07815 855016 01925 633139 0161 775 2340 0161 776 1639 01925 812443 0161 775 2935 0161 775 9360 0161 222 4444 07932 343438 07582 719725 01925 251221 A drop-in surgery is taking place 6th September - see p.16 for details. 07594 954647 0161 775 2340 0161 777 6957 01925 754770 07530 895677 01925 813939 0161 775 1314 07525 456291 Parish Council and Warrington Borough Council local elections have now taken place and 3 new Rixton-with-Glazebrook Parish Councillors are in post - Bob Andrews, Tracy Wilson and Andrew Hill replacing David Mee, Maurice Johnson and Judith Barnard. See pages 23 and 24 for the latest PC and WBC councillors contact details. 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 Elizabeth Patten Gladys Young John Gildea Rev. Christine Smith Alan Domville Stuart Wraith Beckett Tony Jayne Norris Karen Ward McCarthy Tony Cllr. Reception Sharon Leicester 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 - July / August / September / October 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 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 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 Green Barbers Village Out of School Club Wasps Borough Councillor Warrington Neighbourhood Hub Woolston Olde Red Lion Ye ZStyle - dance style Exercise Class 2 31 CONTACT DIRECTORY All Creatures Veterinary Centre Reception 0161 777 8484 Chapel Crafts Margery Green 0161 775 4372 Chill and Chat Social Handicraft Session Joan Hill 0161 775 4925 Community Shop - Hollins Green Julie Atkinson 0161 775 7022 Dance Rhythm and Adult Tap Class Liz Rainford 07723 093920 Friends of St. Helen’s C.E. Church Alan Domville 0161 775 9360 Friends of St. Helen’s C.E. School Tina Connor 07734 681239 Friends of Hollinfare Cemetery Pete Higson 0161 775 2802 Glazebrook Badminton Club Albert Phoenix 0161 775 5600 30 Glazebrook Methodist Church Ray Jeffrey 01925 813298 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 Ian Austin 07926 255263 Hollins Green Cubs Anja Brooks 074636 24773 Hollins Green Indoor Bowling Harold Bate 07763 420035 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 Rixton Tots Rixton on Tina please contact fundraising andsocial events.Ifyouwouldliketogetinvolved links between school,parents,childrenandthecommunity through The grouparelooking formoreparentstohelppromote Connor. 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GRAGwishafter serving29yearsasChair. to document givinganupdateonactionsachieved 07734681239 areverygratefulforthefundingthey or [email protected] 3 were saddened by the loss of oneof the loss by saddened were Rixton Tennis Club Rixton Tennis oremail [email protected] Glazebrook Residents’ ActionGlazebrook Residents’ have anewChairperson [email protected] has to offer - Parish NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS With the support of the Parish Council the ‘Shine the Light’ project, which aims to gently uplight the war memorial, is moving forward. Plans are being drawn up to present to Warrington Borough Council requesting permission to insert 4 flush uplighters in the road surrounding the edge of the memorial. Sunday There is no more additional news as yet on the Heritage Lottery funding bid for Rixton Claypits SSSI Nature Reserve. The Rangers would 07851 267891 however like to share some news on the Reserve’s wildlife. 0161 775 1314 Two flocks of Hebridean sheep, twenty in each, are back for the summer to help keep various invasive plants such as willow, birch and bramble Saturday under control. They do like a siesta in the afternoon, especially in hot 0161 222 4444 weather, but are more active early morning and evening when its cooler. Now would be a good time to visit the site to also see the thousands of marsh orchids which are at their best this time of the year. The spell of Friday warm, dry weather in early June brought out the dragonflies. Look out 19.00 - 20.45 Paul Ogden 0161 775 2340 Paul Ogden Alan Domville 0161 775 9360 Sharon Leicester for the Emperor (the UK’s largest species), the Broad Bodied Chaser, 0161 775 2263 Harry Hunt Bookings Bookings Katie Chambers 07766 232734 Banded Agrion and Black Tailed Skimmers. The wildlife highlight, so far this year, has to be the Osprey which spent a week on site in May, Thursday showing the anglers how to catch fish! 18.30 - 20.00 If you have not yet visited this local gem of a reserve then see p.21 for the address and further information. Time allowing, this summer, the Rangers will attempt to create another Hall pond for the protected Great Crested Newt, which will help increase the population, if only the local Heron would stop eating them all! Wednesday The Village Green, Manchester Road, Hollins Green. WA3 6JT Green, Manchester Road, Hollins Green. WA3 The Village All Creatures Veterinary Centre are hosting a FREE talk and practical session in August on ‘Pet First Aid’ - see p.15 for details. Tuesday Due to lack of interest, Glazebrook Badminton Club will not be open 18.30 - 19.30 throughout the months July through to October. Meanwhile a decision will be made whether to try to open the Club in November. If interested in playing Badminton, please contact Albert Phoenix on 0161 775 5600. volunteer Cedric Atherton was surprised Monday Hollins Green Community Shop 19.00 - 19.45 Rixton Methodist Church Methodist Rixton Church House St. Helen’s Olde Red Lion Ye Phone contacts above for