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All that JazzThey were formed at the back end of 1948, they played at The Cavern on its opening night in 1957 and The Beatles fondly (we think!) referred to them as ‘The old buggers’ back in 1962. And now, 62 years later, they are still going strong and are appearing at St Ann’s Church in Warrington Road, Rainhill on Saturday 9th October. We’re referring, of course, to the Merseysippi Jazz Band. The band has played locally and nationally all over the country and were awarded with the BBC Jazz Heritage Award in 2003. Tickets are just £7.50 and are available from the Millennium Centre next to the church and if there are any tickets remaining, they will be sold on the door, on the night. For more details call 0151 493 9350.

Volunteers NeededWillowbrook Hospice are looking for volunteers to help at their shop in Rainford. If you can spare a couple of hours a week to help and you’d like to work with an award winning volunteer team at the shop on Church Road, please call Ian Turnbull on 0151 430 8736.

Talk TalkPrescot Historic Society have a couple of interesting talks lined up in the next few weeks. On Thursday 28th October, there’s a talk by Dr Yorke on the History of Formby Woodlands and this is followed by a talk about the history of Rainhill Hospital on Thursday 25th November by Mrs J Crompton. The talks will take place at the Methodist Hall on Atherton Street in Prescot on the dates mentioned at 7.30pm. Tea will be served from 7pm and everyone is welcome.

Fun EveningBillinge ceramic painting studio, Just Pottering About, are hosting an adults-only evening on Thursday 25th November from 7pm to 10pm. The new Christmas bisque (pieces of pottery) will be in stock and guests will receive a free glass of wine and some nibbles. Numbers are strictly limited, so please call the studio on 01744 892028 to book your place as soon as possible. Entrance is free and there’s no studio fee – you just pay for what you paint.

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Flying HighYou can look forward to an afternoon of stunning kite displays at the annual kite festival at the park this Sunday (3rd October)! The festival, which is run by Friends of Taylor Park, takes place on the ‘big hill’ in Taylor Park between 12-4 pm. Helpers will be on hand to help you make your own spectacular kite, and you’ll be able to fly your kite too. In addition to the kite displays, you can also join in with the organised fun and games at the park, and browse around the stalls. Admission is free!

Crafted Opens in Prescot A craft, design and fine arts exhibition has just opened at Prescot Museum and will continue until 14th November. Work from artists based in the North West makes up the exhibition and those included in the showcase are; Maria Walker, Sylvia Glover, Tania Oakshott, Tara Crooks, Ticky Lowe, Susan Comer and lots more. Prescot Museum is based at 34 Church Street in Prescot and opening times are 10am-5pm Tuesday to Saturday and 2-5pm on Sundays. For further information about the exhibition, please call the museum on 0151 430 7787

Distributors wantedLocal Life are looking for distributors for this magazine in Prescot, Eccleston Park, Knowsley Village and Prescot Road areas! You’ll need to be at least 13 years old and fit, healthy and enthusiastic. Distributors will typically work for 2/3 hours in their own neighbourhoods once every 2 months, but more work is available in other areas of St Helens for those who have transport. Please email your name, address, landline number and date of birth to [email protected].

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Library FunAt Eccleston Library on Friday 29th October between 4pm-5pm, you can enjoy Friday Fun with a Goosebumps theme. Make your own monster masks or spider bracelet. There will also be quizzes, word searches and treasure hunts all with a Goosebumps theme for you to enjoy. Friday Fun is the library’s monthly meet up for over 8s.

The following day, on Saturday 30th October, there’s a Spooky Craft session between 11am-12 noon. Drop into the library and have fun making spooky crafts, just in time for Halloween.

For more information contact Eccleston Library on 01744 677575 Rainford Library hosts a talk about Lancashire’s comedians on Thursday 21st October between 11am and 12 noon. Tom Preston will be giving a talk on comedians Frank Randle, Hylda Baker, Robb Wilton, George Formby and Stan Laurel. The library will also be running a Basic Computer Skills week from 18th-22nd October, where you can book a one to one session with a member of staff and learn basic mouse and keyboard skills, email, how to shop online and much more. Booking is essential, so please call the library on 01744 677820 to reserve your place Rainford Library will also be joining with the Dogs Trust on Tuesday 26th October between 11am-12 noon. Children are invited to the library to hear all about the Dogs Trust and to learn how to look after our four legged friends. There will be crafts and activities included in the session. Contact Rainford Library on 01744 677820 for more information.

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Cycle for HealthNew guided cycle tours, with bikes and safety equipment provided, have been introduced from LSH RU Club at Moss Lane every Tuesday morning between 9.30am until 12 noon. The tours the latest additions to the Cycle for Health programme - a regular, weekly calendar of cycle rides that operate around the borough to get people in shape.

Rainford cyclists can also benefit from new bike maintenance courses, which are held on Thursdays between 6-8pm at the Rainford Scout Hut. Maintenance courses also take place at St Luke’s Church at Knowsley Road in Eccleston on Tuesdays between 10am-12noon and at St. Ann’s Millennium Centre in View Road, Rainhill on Wednesdays between 6.30 - 8.30pm. For more information, please call Samantha Abernethy on 01744 671656.

RU Ready?Liverpool St Helens Rugby Union Club are looking for 15 and 16 year olds who enjoy a game of rugby and would like to try out at the junior section at the club. If you’re interested please call Linda on 07729 365410 or Roy on 07970 483214. For more details on the club, visit www.liverpoolsthelensrugby.co.uk.

Musical EveningThe Three Towns Operatic Society will be performing at St Aidan’s Church in Billinge on 16th October 2010 at 7.30pm. The Three Towns – Atherton, Leigh and Tyldesley, in case you’re interested – were formed back in 1968, and will be performing a selection of musical pieces, not just songs and choruses from past Operatic shows, but a mixture of musical delights across a broad section. Tickets will be priced at £5.00 and this will include light refreshments at the interval.

Safe Hands RequiredBillinge Celtic, part of Billinge Juniors FC, are looking for a new goalkeeper for their Under 13 team. The team plays in Division 1 of the Wigan and District Sunday League on Sunday mornings, and trains on Tuesday evenings at Rainford High School from October to April. The squad of 14 are a happy and well organised team and have 3 FA qualified coaches working with them. If you’d like to come along to a training session and try out for the position as keeper, please call Phil Molloy on 07970 880268.

Christmas EventsIf you live in the Rainford, Eccleston, Windle, Prescot or Knowsley Village areas and you’d like to publicise your organisation’s Christmas event, fair, party, concert or play in the December issue of Local Life, then please email your contribution to [email protected]. This publicity is free of charge. Please enclose as much detail as you can and include a contact name and number.

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Dairy DatesOnce again the Artistry girls are delighted to be holding their Winter Art Exhibition & Sale at the John Eddleston Centre, Main Street, Billinge , WN5 7PA on Saturday 30th & Sunday 31st October from 10am until 5pm. This will be Artistry’s 8th Exhibition held at the Centre. The group consists of local artists Joanne Boon Thomas, Jean Delaney & Bron Lowe who annually host exhibitions of their work and that of other local artists.

The Artistry Exhibition has proved more and more popular over the years with an ever increasing number of artists wishing to exhibit their work. This year there will be work from at least 12 local artists with work ranging from watercolour to acrylics and pastel with an array of styles to choose from whatever your taste may be.

A raffle will also be held in aid of Artistry’s favourite local charity “Derian House Hospice” The prize is a framed watercolour by Artist Joanne Boon Thomas.

Complimentary cheese and wine and refreshments are also available. Be sure that you put this in your diaries to buy a unique and individual present this Christmas.

Rainfordians can look forward to their own art exhibition this week at the Village Hall on Church Road in Rainford. This annual art exhibition is hosted by Rainford Parish Council. The exhibition is open daily from 9am to 7pm from Monday 4th to Thursday 7th October and admission is free.

Christmas EventsRainford Senior Citizens Group are holding a Christmas Market at the Church Hall on Church Road in Rainford on Saturday 13th November from 10am to 12 noon. There’s lots of seasonal goods available for sale, including goods suitable for Christmas gifts and also a selection of Christmas cards. Refreshments will be available and there will also be a raffle. All proceeds go to next year’s Tea and Concerts, which are being held on the 8th and 9th of July.

Rainford Over-60’s Group are entering into the seasonal spirit a bit early this year with a Christmas Party at Rainford Village Hall on Thursday 25th November starting at 5.30pm. Partygoers will enjoy a hot pot supper and also some apple pie, and the rest of the evening will consist of dancing, entertainment and the usual raffle! Tickets are £8 and are available from Ivor Finguard on 01744 882533.


Queens Park nears completion St Helens is set to boast some of the best leisure facilities in the region – as the £4 million project to rebuild Queens Park Leisure Centre nears completion. The state of the art complex will offer a five-lane 25 metre pool, dry and wet changing rooms, fitness facility, refurbished sports hall and community meeting room. The facilities will rival those of many private gyms. The squash courts at the old centre have made way for a new entrance and a bigger fitness suite featuring the latest keep-fit technology. Previously known as Boundary Road baths, leisure facilities on the site date back more than 100 years. The new facility is due to open to the public Monday 1st November and our picture shows Leisure assistant Jenny Graham surveying the new facilities. For more information please contact 01744 671717 or visit the GoActive website: www.sthelens.gov.uk/goactive

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Tucked away in a cobbled courtyard, surrounded by freshly artexed walls, with the distant sounds of spanish guitar music and the remnants of the summer evening sun just peeping over the rooftops, you could be in Madrid or Menorca. But nope, we’re not in Spain, we’re just round the corner from St Helens bus station, visiting La Casa Vieja – The Old House. Once you pass through those gates on Bickerstaffe Street, everything about this place is authentically Spanish and it’s owned and ran by the same family for the past 18 years.

For any restaurant, particularly one which is off the beaten track, to survive for 18 years is remarkable, but once you’ve sampled the food at La Casa Vieja, you’ll understand why. Don’t expect fancy decor

or minimalist table settings, because this place is decorated like the authentic Spansih restaurant that it is.But this adds to the charm of La Casa Vieja; it’s a haven from the outside world, and it’s not surprising that this place has been taken to the hearts of the great and good of St Helens and beyond, including many local celebrities. It’s effectively a warm and cosy place to laugh, love, eat, drink and create memorable times.

Your first challenge is getting into the place. On weekend nights, La Casa Vieja fills the restaurant twice over and if you’re one of these people who likes to dress on the sloppy side of casual, and you think that turning up for a meal in your PJ’s or your trackpants is acceptable, you’ll need to make alternative eating arrangements. Luckily, La Casa

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Vieja is now open at lunchtimes (see advertisement on previous page) and is serving a wide selection of tapas and crusty sandwiches. So, tonight we were at La Casa Vieja to try the tapas.

We tucked into our first tapas, which contained a house speciality, Gambas al Ajillo; translated as prawns with garlic, which was still sizzling in a dish as it arrived at the table. The sweet white flesh of the fresh prawns was quickly devoured and we made good use of the fresh bread on hand to sample the heavenly mix of olive oil, garlic and finely chopped chilli peppers. This is a dish with a kick, and it encapsulates all that is good about Spanish cuisine; the finest fresh produce cooked simply to delight the Mediterranean palate.

Next up was the Cordero, the lamb. Described as slowly roasted steak leg of lamb cooked in herbs, spices and red wine, this dish was quite exquisite! Beautifully ‘falling off the fork’ tender, this dish was my particular favourite and was soon cleared. Close your eyes when you try this dish and to tingle your tastebuds, suck the juices from the lamb; the taste is so good, it’s virtually obscene!

Bravas con Chorizo was next in the queue, roast potatoes with chorizo sausage in a hot paprika sauce. The smoky slices of chorizo dominated the dish, contrasting perfectly against the simple potatoes, but the superb paprika sauce, containing peppers and onions as well as the paprika, pushed the dish to new heights. Again: such a simple combination, but delivered perfectly.

By this time, the restaurant was bustling with diners, all enjoying a happy, sociable atmosphere. Enthusiastically tucking into their food were a large family party, some groups of friends and, tucked into intimate corners, were a few young couples. The staff were efficient and friendly, and were on first name terms with many customers, which is always a good sign for a good restaurant.

We turned our attention to our final two tapas dishes, the first of which was the delicious Pisto, a ratatouille-type dish. This sweet tomato-based dish, which is suitable for vegetarians, contains courgettes, peppers, onions and, surprisingly, a good helping of chickpeas, which add a great texture to the dish.

Last, but certainly not least, was the Pollo Ajillo,

chunks of chicken breasts, cooked in a white wine, basil, garlic and cream sauce. Whilst we both tried this scrumptious dish, with its wonderfully tender breast meat and a sauce to die for, my dining partner finally played her ‘favourite’ card, and emptied the remnants of the dish onto her plate!

And that was the end of the tapas. We were two hungry bunnies when we arrived, fortified only by a couple of slices of toast that morning, and we just about managed to finish the five tapas dishes we tried. We were warned in advance that the tapas dishes contained large portions, and so it proved to be, and with a glass of excellent sangria or two, we were happy to call it a night.

But on hearing the news that all the desserts were made on the premises though, we suddenly found some space and decided to share a portion of the Peras Gratinados. The pears were cooked, then grilled and were served with an almond and cream sauce, sprinkled with pine nuts and accompanied with a scoopful of delicious vanilla ice cream. This was a simply gorgeous dessert, sweet, but very light and a perfect end to the evening.

And the verdict? La Casa Vieja is a sparking Spanish gem, tucked away in a urban backstreet, but with bags of character, lots of loyal customers and a great selection of gorgeous food!

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Christmas Cracker! The Park Inn in St.Helens is searching for local craft retailers to participate in their Christmas Craft Showcase at the Hotel on Sunday 7th November from 12pm - 4pm. The Hotel is inviting local craft businesses to display their wares to local residents, businesses and hotel guests. This free opportunity will allow local artists, crafts suppliers and businesses to present the best of their wares and sell directly to the public. Craft retailers, bakers, suppliers of local organic produce, gift suppliers and local retailers are invited to attend the Christmas Craft Showcase. The Park Inn will provide stalls free of charge and manage the logistics and marketing of the event. It’s a fantastic promotional opportunity for businesses and it’s entirely free. Please register your interest to participate directly to Vicki Hanlon at the Park Inn, St.Helens, WA10 1NG, by calling 01744 453 444 or via e-mail [email protected]

Rambling On If you’ve ever fancied walking in the Lake District, North Wales, Yorkshire Dales or the Peak District, then the St Helens and District Rambling Club are looking for new members! It’s a great way to see the best of the English countryside, meet new friends and take some healthy exercise too. The walks are graded between 6 and 15 miles, so however fit (or unfit!) you are, the club’s got a suitable walk for you. This friendly club organises fortnightly Sunday coach rambles and if you’re interested in taking part, the venues for the October walks are on the 10th at Haworth and on the 24th at Shap. If you would like any more details call the Membership Secretary between 6pm and 8pm on 07535 953488.

Kumon for a Try!The children’s education provider Kumon, who run after school study sessions, are running a free two week trial until 20th October for any child who is interested in trying out their Maths and/or English programmes. The tutors run two sessions a week and students generally drop in for about 30 minutes for each session. Local contacts include; Carol Day(01744 24824), who runs sessions at De La Salle school in Eccleston on Mondays and Wednesdays, and James Fitzpatrick (0151 430 0197) who runs sessions at Our Lady’s Church Hall in Eccleston Park on Tuesdays and Fridays.For session times, prices and further details about the Kumon courses please visit the websitewww.kumon.co.uk.


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If your idea of holiday paradise is lying on a sun bed by a pool, then Madeira would be wasted on you. However, if you appreciate breathtaking unspoilt natural beauty, coupled with lots to see and do, then you simply must put Madeira on your ‘places to visit’ list. Known as the floating garden of the Atlantic, this Portuguese island is situated 450 miles off the coast of Morocco, and enjoys a stable climate all year round, averaging between 18 and 24 degrees.

Madeira’s capital, Funchal is a fascinating place, with an extremely relaxed cosmopolitan feel. Wherever you go, tourists mix easily with the friendly residents, and unlike most capital cities, the crime rate in Funchal is almost zero. There’s a wide variety of cuisine here, with hundreds of restaurants providing al fresco dining from many types of cultures, though thankfully it’s not the type of place where you can get a full English breakfast every ten yards.

A great day out is a trip to Monte, the mountain which overlooks Funchal. Take the modern cable car up to Monte for fabulous views, and you can visit the tropical garden located on the mountain top. Five minutes walk away from the garden is the ancient church of Nossa Senhora do Monte Church, which is worth a quick visit, but then let your hair down on a toboggan ride which takes you part of the way back to Funchal. Originally a fast means of transport down to Funchal for Monte residents back in the 19th century, thousands of tourists every year now make this exciting trip, sliding at high speed on narrow, winding streets, pushed by two men traditionally dressed in white cotton clothes and a straw hat.

The vibrant market in the centre of Funchal is also well worth a visit, but do go early to capture the real flavour of the place. As you make your way round, stallholders will offer you slices of various mouth-watering fruit; you’ll never realise that fruit can taste so good!

There’s plenty to see outside Funchal too! The bus services are excellent and cheap too, but car hire is recommended

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to make the best of Madeira. You’ll need to be a confident driver though to negotiate the steep and narrow roads out of Funchal to the motorway above the city.

Walkers will love the island’s levadas, the island’s 2,500 kilometres-long irrigation system dating back to the 16th century, which enable tourists to discover an abundance of unspoilt areas of the island and its

native forest, the Laurissilva. For views that will leave you gasping, you must visit Curral das Freiras (Nuns Valley), which is a small village nestling between almost perpendicular mountains in the heart of the island.

A great, and inexpensive, fun day out for families is the brand new aqua park at Santa Cruz, which is

just a 30 minute bus ride from Funchal. The Maderia Theme Park at Santana isn’t a theme park as we know it, but is suitable for families with children of primary school age. Children will also love the numerous trips are on offer from the harbour at Funchal, to see the dolphins, turtles and whales at sea.

Despite visiting at the height of the school holidays though, we never felt that Madeira is overrun with children. Perhaps influenced by the cruise ships that stop off at the island regularly, tourist attractions on this unspoilt island are targeted mainly at the mature, more discerning holidaymaker. Whether by accident or design, this clearly works for Madeira.

Regrets? As the song goes, we had a few, but the biggest was only booking for a single week. To appreciate the beauty of magical Madeira and sister island, Port Santo, you’d need at least ten days. But never mind, at least we can look forward to a return visit to magical Madeira!

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Re-Birth for NCT BranchA group of local parents have joined forces to re-start the Wigan and St Helens Branch of the National Childbirth Trust (NCT). The NCT has been around as a charity for over 50 years and provides national and local support to parents and parents-to-be, through pregnancy, birth and early parenthood. Locally, the groups provide support for new and future parents, as well as information and friendship.

The group were successful in getting a National Lottery grant to support their first year and have already set up have a calendar of events and activities. The next few events will all be held at Billinge Family Church on 31 Crank Road in Billinge, which was chosen for its range of facilities and because it’s a central point between St Helens and Wigan.

The Launch Day is on Saturday 16th October, and consists of a baby fair and fun day! The event is free, and everyone is welcome to come along, bring their kids, enjoy lots of fun and games, and try some of

the taster sessions on offer as well as the different stalls. Taster sessions include Jo Jingles and Tumble Tots, both fun classes to get kids active and moving. There will also be stalls offering advice and support to parents from local agencies.

On Saturday 30th October, the branch are holding a Nearly New sale at Billinge Family Church from 12pm-2pm. NCT Nearly New Sales are a fantastic opportunity for parents to sell their used (and good quality) baby clothes, equipment, toys, maternity clothes etc that they no longer need. Parents to come along as buyers or sellers, for more information call 0844 243 6325.

In addition to the events mentioned, the group have set up a sensory playgroup, established a lending library for parents, and are planning days out. Speakers will be talking about a range of subjects on the 1st Tuesday of every month. For more details, e-mail [email protected] or call a local volunteer on 0844 2436325.

Chance to Dance?The next Town Hall tea dance will take place this Thursday(7th October). These increasingly popular tea dances, hosted by Alf Christinson at St Helens Town Hall and sponsored by Lancashire Tea, are a great way to spend an afternoon! Held on the first Thursday of every month from 2pm-4pm, the £3 entry fee includes refreshments and entry into a raffle draw for a hamper.


With Christmas now just 12 weeks away, there’s no better time to start planning for the array of functions you’ll be attending over the festive season. And whether it’s a ball, a party, a meal or a simple soiree, you’ll want to look as good as you can, as you mix with your family and friends.

“What can I wear?” is always the question at this time of year, and if your wardrobes can’t offer any solutions, then the answer can always be found at Barbara’s of Standish.

Standish is a pretty village just north of Wigan, within easy access of Junction 27 of the M6 and attracts customers throughout the Lancashire area. You’ll find an impressive array of independent shops and restaurants in Standish, and Barbara’s of Standish has two outlets on the High Street in the village; a large, double fronted ladies wear store and a second shop which is dedicated to selling shoes, handbags and accessories.

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Established in the village since 1976, Barbara’s ladies wear store offers discerning shoppers 70 sq. meters of retail heaven, containing display upon display of the latest fashions from the country’s best known and loved designers. Located opposite Chadwick’s Emporium of Fine Foods on the High Street, Barbara’s of Standish supply beautiful outfits in all shapes and sizes for weddings, cruises, parties and other special occasions, but now also stocks a large range of original casual wear too.

Conscious of an increasing demand for stylish footwear, handbags and accessories, two years ago Denise opened a second shop within the village.

This move was enthusiastically welcomed by customers, who can now find all they need for any occasion within the same street. The shop carries a large range of stylish footwear, gorgeous, to-die-for handbags and accessories for every occasion.

You can be assured of a personal shopping experience at Barbara’s. Assistance and advice are always on hand from experienced staff and from the owner, Denise Coyle, but just as importantly, you can browse at your leisure without any pressure from pushy sales staff. Regular communications keep customers in touch with the latest collections, and customers are invited to the regular functions and fashion shows hosted throughout the year, many of which raise thousands of pounds for local charities.

In the retail fashion world, you’re only as good as your last season, which makes the 34 years of trading at Barbara’s of Standish look pretty impressive, but there’s no question of the store resting on its laurels. With Denise always on the look out to add fresh new styles, customers at Barbara’s of Standish can look forward to setting the fashion pace for many years to come. So if you’re looking for some outfits with a bit of festive fizz, take a trip to Barbara’s of Standish today!


Rainford Double JoyAfter a summer of nervous anticipation, students at Rainford High Technology College had plenty to celebrate when results day dawned, as these pictures show.

A Level students at the college achieved a staggering 99% pass rate overall, compared to the provisional A-E pass rate of 97.5% in St Helens. Ruth Halsall, the Principal at the college said “We are absolutely delighted with the results this year. Our overall pass rate is 99% and we have the highest percentage we have ever had for many years. The vast majority of students got the grades they require to move to Higher Education. Thanks to students and staff who have worked hard to achieve an excellent set of results.”

Just seven days later, residents of Higher Lane again heard sounds of excited students when the GCSE results landed at Rainford High. Across St Helens, a record 80% of pupils achieved 5 or more A*-C GCSE grades, an increase of 9% on the previous year, but Rainford High students topped the town average by achieving an outstanding 84%.

The Principal, Ruth Halsall was delighted and had this to say to Local Life, “Our students’ achievements at GCSE this year have broken all records. 84% have 5 or more A*-C Grades with 70% including Maths and English. 41% of all the grades awarded are A* or A, and 34% of students have achieved 3 or more Grades A* or A. We are delighted with this success which is the result of outstanding effort and determination from students and staff, along with excellent support from parents and governors.”


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Saturday 2nd OctoberSt Helens CAMRA Beer, Cider and Pie FestivalRunning until Saturday 2nd October, this year’s festival is being held at Volunteer Hall in Mill Street. A wide range of real ales, ciders and perries will be on offer, plus a chance for sample a few of the local pie-makers wares!Time: Various afternoon and evening sessionsCost: Varies depending on sessionContact: www.sthelenscamra.org.uk or 01744 755150 Sat Nav Ref: WA10 2BD

Firework DemonstrationsIf you’re planning a firework show of your own, this event is a must. The Firework Warehouse, situated just off the East Lancs Road near St Helens, are running free demonstrations nights every Saturday night in October. Refreshments and food will be available.Time: 7.30pm Cost: FreeContact: www.thefireworkwarehouse.co.ukSat Nav Ref: WA10 5QG

Thursday 7th OctoberTea DanceAlf Christinson hosts the popular tea dance at St Helens town hall, sponsored by Lancashire Tea. Time: 2-4pmCost: £3 including refrshments and entry to raffleContact: 01744 676886

Saturday �th OctoberBig DrawThe Godrey Pilkington Art Gallery and the Central Library join forces to host a Big Draw event in the centre of St Helens. This family friendly event will provide workshops exploring drawing in different mediums. For more details about the Big Draw And for other events, visit www.campaignfordrawing.orgTime: 10am-4pmCost: FreeContact: 01744 675492Sat Nav Ref: WA10 1DY

Merseysippi Jazz BandThis established and popular jazz band appear at St Ann’s Church on Warrington Road in Rainhill. Time: 7.30pmCost: £7.50Contact: 0151 493 9350 Sat Nav Ref: L35 0LE

Saturday 1�th OctoberCharity Halloween PartyThe Millennium Centre stages a great family night out St Mary’s Club in Trent Road in Billinge. Fancy dress is optional and there will be a children’s’ magician and other entertainment. Bar facilities and food will be available. Time: 7.30pmCost: £7.50 adults, £2.50 childrenContact: Lisa on 01744 675132 or 07976 424111Sat Nav Ref: WN5 7QT

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Saturday 1�th OctoberCraft Fair80 craft exhibitors fill up two exhibition halls for this very popular event at Haydock Park Racecourse. Lots of british made crafts are available, plus a massive selection of greetings cards, scrapbooking and other crafting materials. Exhibition also runs on Sunday 17th October.Time: 10am-4.30pmCost: £1 adults, U-16’s freeContact: 01744 750606 orwww.creativecrafts-online.co.ukSat Nav Ref: WA12 0HQ

Thursday 21st OctoberMusic ConcertThe St Helens Gilbert and Sullivan Society presents ‘Music for an Autumn Evening’ at St Helens Baptist Church. Ticket price includes refreshments.Time: 7.30pmCost: £5

Friday 22nd OctoberCharity Quiz NightThe Millennium Centre are holding a charity quiz night at Eccleston Social Club. Prizes for winning team. Snacks are provided and the bar is available all night.Time: 7.30pmCost: £5 per personContact: Lisa on 01744 675132 or 07976 424111Sat Nav Ref: WA10 4QB

Monday 25th OctoberWhat Stalks the Night?Ullaroom Theatre Company presents a ghost story in the Old Dining Room at Croxteth Hall. Weaving together fact and fiction, the company creates a terrifying night’s entertainment! Running until Tuesday 26th October.Time: 7.00pm or 8.30pmCost:£10 adults, £8 concessionsContact: 0151 709 4988Sat Nav Ref: L12 0HB

Harvest ActivitiesDaily events over the half term week at the National Wildflower Centre in Knowsley include making bird feeders, lantern making, making collages with autumn foliage and other Halloween crafts. Please pre-book as numbers are limited.Time: VariousContact 0151 738 1913 or www.nwc.org.ukSat Nav Ref: L16 3NA

Thursday 2�th OctoberMackintosh EveningSee a presentation at Just Mackintosh studio at Catapult Too in Parade Street on the life and times of Scottish designer Charles Rennie Mackintosh. Browse around a large range of Mackintosh products and pick out some ideal personal Christmas presents. Light refreshments will be served. Booking in advance necessary. Time: 7pmCost: FreeContact: Pat Marsden 01744 753377Sat Nav Ref: WA10 1LX

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Saturday �0th OctoberHafla/Dance PartyDance party at Eccleston Sports and Social Centre for all who love Arabic music and dance! Party includes live music, social dancing, bazaar and bar. Price includes buffet. Everyone welcome!Time: 7pmCost: £12Contact: 0151 426 1524Sat Nav Ref: WA10 4QB

Friday 5th November Spark in the ParkSt.Helens Council’s fantastic firework display will be lighting up the night skies above Sherdley Park once again. The spectacular display of fireworks starts at 7pm and will be choreographed to music, and there will also be a family funfair open until 9pm. Car parking is available at Lea Green, Sutton Leisure Centre and High School and Sherdley Park. Time: 7pm - 9pmCost: Free, but £3 per car for parkingContact: 01744 675326

Sunday 7th NovemberChristmas Craft Showcase The Park Inn in St.Helens hosts a Christmas Craft Showcase with local craft businesses displaying their wares. Expect to see local artists, crafts suppliers, bakers, suppliers of local organic produce and gift suppliers at the event, which should be an ideal place to pick up a few presents! Time: 12 noon- 4pmCost: Free Contact: 01744 453444Sat Nav Ref: WA10 1NG

Saturday 1�th NovemberStrings Alive ConcertSt Helens Sinfonietta demonstrate the range and variety of the string orchestra repertoire. Pieces by Handel, Bach and the group’s own David Ellis feature in this concert which is held at the United Reformed Church on King Street in St Helens.Time: 7.30pmCost: £10 adults, £5 students, £1 U-16’s.Contact: 01744 600846

Sunday 14th NovemberWedding FairThe World of Glass host a wedding fair, packed with specialists who can help and advise you how to plan your big day.Time: 11am-4pmCost: FreeContact 01744 22766Sat Nav Ref: WA10 1BX

Friday 2�th NovemberPuttin’ on the RitzWelcome to the glitz and glamour of 1930’s Hollywood! Following the success of last year’s Out of Africa Christmas Parties, JD Parties return to Knowsley Safari Park with another Christmas Party season running until New Year’s Eve.Cost: Ranges from £57.50 to £75.00 per personContact: www.jdparties.co.ukSat Nav Ref: L34 4AN

Saturday 27th NovemberTable Top SaleWhy not have a good clear out and raise some extra money for Christmas? Friends of Rainford High are running a table top sale at the school in Higher Lane, Rainford. Stalls are £8 in advance and £10 on the day.Time: 8am-1pmCost: 50p admissionContact: Janet Hill on 01744 887320 or 01744 885914.Sat Nav Ref: WA11 8NY

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When in Rome …As we head towards winter, let’s be honest, the garden tends to take a back seat. People generally think the garden goes to sleep from October to March and there is nothing to be gained from giving any thought as to how we can make the most of our outside space.

In reality, we are writing off a valuable asset for half the year. I have undertaken work this year for many clients who have extended their properties, invariably bringing light and space into their homes with increased views of the garden. It makes sense therefore that the garden should look good all year round.

There are so many ways you can make the garden look appealing during the colder months. Structure, evergreen planting and winter flowering shrubs can all play a part. The shorter days also bring with them the opportunity to use subtle lighting in the garden. Visit www.moonlightdesign.co.uk for some inspiration and remember subtlety is the key. Lighting your garden up like a football pitch is not the desired outcome.

As for a plant of the moment, Anemone x hybrida ‘Honorine Jobert’ is a gorgeous white flowered Japanese anemone that will keep your garden looking pretty well into autumn.

Being a garden designer I take my main holiday later

in the year and this time we are lucky enough to be going on a cruise for the first time. Hubby has always wanted to go on one but wouldn’t splash the cash as they say. So one very cold morning last January I booked the holiday on line with P & O and didn’t tell him for weeks. (Well you have to do these things sometimes!)

The thing is, how do you book day excursions to places like Rome and Florence for someone who won’t queue for anything, doesn’t like heights, finds museums and churches boring and doesn’t like walking up hill! I’ll let you know how it goes …

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Our resident gardening expert Angie Barker, provides us with some more gardening hints, tips and seasonal selections.

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LESS SIXTY, MORE SEXY

Volvos aren’t boxy anymore. The cars that gained the Swedish manufacturer its reputation for displaying all the design flair of an accountancy firm are long gone. The manufacturer’s recent output has shown progressively more stylistic innovation and the latest S60 aims to take the concept of the pretty Volvo to new heights.

Volvos have tended to feel like the safe cars they are when you get them out on the road but with this S60, more emphasis than ever before has been placed on instilling some excitement. The steering ratio is 10 per cent faster than in previous models and the thick steering column is said to amplify the feeling of contact between the driver, the wheels and the road. The suspension is stiffer and was partially developed in the UK, the proud owners of some of Europe’s scabbiest road surfaces, so you can expect a polished performance on that B-road that usually loosens your teeth.

Volvo’s S60 has the compact executive elite in its sights. Steve Walker reports.

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The front-wheel-drive layout of the S60 will put it at a disadvantage in the eyes of some keen drivers but Volvo’s all-wheel-drive technology is available with some models and the Four-C active chassis technology is available across the range. This is an active chassis system that uses numerous sensors to monitor the car’s behaviour and adjust the dampers to best cope with the road conditions and the driving style. The driver can also select Comfort, Sport and Advanced modes as required.

The engine line-up is topped by a 3.0-litre straight six petrol engine complete with turbocharger and this 304bhp unit will take the S60 to 62mph in 6.5 seconds. More realistic choices for the target S60 customers are a pair of five-cylinder diesels: the twin-turbo 2.4-litre D5 has 204bhp and the 2.0-litre D3 generates 163bhp for a 9.2 second 0-62mph sprint. Arguably even more impressive is the braking system which can detect an imminent low speed collision and brake automatically.

The cabin is an area where the S60 should be able to lever an advantage over its competitors. The Volvo is simply a bigger car and this car increases rear passenger space even over the previous generation model. Volvo interior design has been impressing for a while and the S60 features brand trademarks like the floating centre stack with storage space behind

while adding more of a sporty flavour with its metallic trim and supportive seating.

Technology features available on the S60 include the ACC Adaptive Cruise Control system that can maintain a set gap to the vehicle in front, a parking assist camera with front and rear sensors and a further camera on the front grille to help the driver see out of bind junctions. The specially developed infotainment system brings the various functions together on a five or seven inch screen mounted high on the dashboard.

The S60 promises low running costs for a car of its size. The D5 diesel engine can return 48mpg which isn’t bad considering the performance it offers while the D3 2.0-litre diesel chips in with 54mpg. It means that the S60 can’t match the best of the BMW engine range for efficiency but has equivalent Audi and Mercedes models in its sights.

Volvo executive cars have usually been safe, reliable and practical but sporty and stylish? Buyers with those as priorities may have felt inclined to look elsewhere. The S60 could be the car to change all that.

On the road prices start from £23,295. For more details visit Rybrook Warrington, Off Silver Street, Warrington WA2 7DH. Tel: 01925 247190.

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It’s happened tous all...You’ve parked in the supermarket car park, or perhaps you’ve left the car parked on the street in a bit of a dodgy area, and when you get back it’s been damaged. A careless driver has scuffed your bumper and hasn’t left a note, worse still, some malicious idiot has run a key along the side of your car, leaving you to pick up the tab.

And what a price we have to pay! An estimate comes in from the main dealer body shop, your heart sinks and bang goes the city break you’ve been planning, or that new i-phone you’ve been saving up for.

Stop! It doesn’t have to be this way!

These days when we all took our cars to the body shop to fix up scuffs, minor dents and vandal scratches are long gone. Using today’s technology, mobile body repair companies are perfectly equipped to deal with minor dents, scratches and chips. Indeed many car body shops now sub-contract these SMART repairs out to mobile body repair companies because they offer a high standard of work at reasonable rates.

One such operation is local company Auto Cosmetic Solutions, which is owned and run by Gary Unwin, a born and bred Prescotian. Gary served his ‘apprenticeship’, covering the St Helens area as a franchisee for national company Chips Away for five years, but left the company two years ago to start up his own company, Auto Cosmetic Solutions.

And you’ll be amazed by slickness of Gary’s operation, his specially customised vehicle has what appears to be a small laboratory in the back! It is here that paints are professionally mixed to exacting standards before application, and Gary can guarantee

a perfect colour match for your car or commercial vehicles, whatever the make and model.

Gary’s confident enough about his prices to offer customers an absolute guarantee – he will beat any written estimate from any other company. Unlike many of his nationwide competitors, Auto Cosmetic Solutions isn’t VAT registered, so that saving is passed on straightaway!

It’s not just about the money though! In addition to the savings, Gary’s customers also save time as he will come to you, either transforming your vehicle at home or at your place of work, meaning that you won’t be without your car, not even for a single day!

A session with Auto Cosmetic Solutions can transform the look and value of your battered car leaving damaged areas looking as good as new. Scuffs to exterior mouldings, bumpers and mirror casings are restored to their factory finish, and Gary also renovates damaged alloy wheels.

With dents fixed from just £35 and top quality repairs guaranteed, Auto Cosmetic Solutions offers remarkable value for money for all those who like to look after their motor. You too can save money without compromising on the quality, so remember, next time this happens to you, don’t empty your bank account, call Auto Cosmetic Solutions instead!

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Warrington theme park Gulliver’s World has been offering North West families a magical day out for more than 20 years. Surrounded by 100 acres of land, Gulliver’s World has a picturesque lake and is filled with family-friendly rides and play areas designed especially to suit children aged 2 to 13.

Local Life have managed to scrounge a total of twenty tickets to Gulliver’s World so that you and your family can enjoy a visit to Gulliver’s World during October Half Term! Each of the five competition winners will receive four tickets each for a great day out. Simply complete the crossword on the opposite page and return to Local Life by Thursday 21st October.

At Gulliver’s World, you’ll find the famous Wooden Antelope roller coaster as well as rides like the Joker, Dodgems, Billy Bob’s Bi Planes, a Log Flume and Pirate Ship. As well as the rides, children can enjoy fun-packed attractions like the Ghost House, Castle Play Area, Clown School and more.

There are plenty of restaurants and shops located around the park in case you get peckish, or if you prefer to bring a picnic, there are lots of places you can sit and enjoy your lunch. Gully Town is an indoor play area where children can let their imaginations run

wild – this miniature town has a garage, theatre, gym, post office and supermarket to keep children busy while parents relax in the café.

Last year, Gulliver’s World opened its latest Warrington attraction – SplashZone. Situated next door to the theme park, this indoor water fun factory creates a safe environment to introduce younger children to the water.

There’s no standing water, so children of all ages can enjoy it – even if they can’t swim yet. Already a huge hit with families, SplashZone is designed to offer parents a convenient place to take the kids any time of day, whether it’s a midweek treat, a birthday party or weekend fun. It’s open all year round, even when the theme park is closed, and

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parents can choose to join in the splashing fun or watch from a nearby seating area/café. A separate entry fee applies to SplashZone.

In 2010, Gullliver’s is hosting Nick Jr shows Dora the Explorer and Go, Diego Go! in special activity areas. Children who complete all the challenges will receive a special prize and there will be daily photo opportunities with Dora and Diego to capture a special memory of the day out! Join in with Dora the Explorer and Go, Diego, Go! everyday on Nick Jr and online at www.nickjr.co.uk.

Gulliver’s Warrington is also home to Star Studios, where children can be a VIP for the day and record their very own song – with different birthday party packages to choose from, this is the ideal venue for budding performers.

Gulliver’s is open during October half term for spooky Halloween fun. On selected dates throughout November and December, Gulliver’s Christmas packages are available with meal deals and an exclusive pantomime. For more information about Gulliver’s World, call 01925 444888 or visitwww.gulliversfun.co.uk.

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