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Spring has sprung!I don’t know about you, but I love this time of year - the clocks go forward, the nights get tantalisingly lighter and most importantly it gets warmer as we edge ever nearer to summer! As my colleagues in the Local Life office will testify, I am always on the chilly side so I relish these few months when I can put the cardigan away and restore circulation to my fingers and toes.

This weekend we have Easter to look forward to and, fingers crossed, it will be a glorious weekend. We have lots of great Easter treats for you, so why not try our Hot Cross Buns recipe on p14, or have a browse through our Easter feature on p36-37 for some ideas on how to entertain the kids over the holiday. Also in this issue we have a fantastic competition from Famer Ted’s activity park on p40-41 and there is also a review of the Four Winds Restaurant, Rainhill’s hottest new place to dine.

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Free Family Passes!The National Wildflower Centre on Roby Road, Huyton has a great spring offer for Knowsley residents to enjoy the facilities free of charge! The centre is home to an amazing array of wildflowers and wildlife and if that doesn’t sound tempting enough, you can take a look at all the activities on offer. There is something for everyone including photography competitions, vintage craft fairs, spring walks and holiday activities. To receive your free entry pass, just show your proof of address. The centre is open daily from March until the end of August from 10am-5pm. For more information please visit www.nwc.org.uk or call 0151 738 1913.

Climbing HighIf you are 18 or over and interested in trying out rock climbing, scrambling or mountain walking then we have found the very group for you. St Helens Mountaineering Club have a number of members who are willing to coach beginners in rock climbing techniques, rope work and general mountain craft. The group meets every Wednesday between 9pm-11pm at the Abbey Hotel on Hard Lane, Dentons Green. If this sounds like something you’d like to

crack then contact Will Simm on 01744 754435 or Ken McWilliam on 01925 226680 or alternatively visit the website at www.sthelens.org.uk

St Helens Sugar CraftersDo you enjoy decorating cakes, making figures from icing or learning new skills? Whether you’re a beginner, an expert or something in-between then come along and enjoy a demonstration of sugar craft. You’ll be amazed at what you can achieve!

The meetings are very informal and friendly and visitors are always welcome. The next meeting is on Saturday 21st April at the Millennium Centre in Rainhill, between 1.30-3.45pm. For further information please contact Lesley Askew on 0151 424 5918 or Linda Walker on 0151 430 8869.

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Sing Along Sing Along a’ Saints is a new singing group that is turning traditional terrace chants into try-umphant performances to be showcased at Langtree Park. Participants will learn to sing in a group using Saints supporter chants and will develop a small collection of songs to be sung on the pitch at a Saints match. The group meets every Monday from 6pm - 8pm at the Springfield Pub on Thatto Heath Road. So if you are over 18 and want to put your pipes to good use go along and get involved. For further information please call 01744 735436

Help Wanted!St Helens Townships Family History Society have sent in a request to appeal to the good nature of all big-hearted residents of St Helens; please could you to have a rummage in your loft, or cupboards, or wherever you keep your family mementos?The Society is putting together a book and an exhibition about the involvement of soldiers in the Great War, in particular the 11th Battalion of the South

Lancashire Regiment. Did your Dad, Grandad or Great-Grandad serve with this regiment? If so the society would like you to keep a look out for photographs, documentation and memorabilia. If you think that you might be able to help, please give them a call on 01744 676952 or e-mail [email protected]


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Open WideThe next performances from the Rainhill Garrick Society will be on 17th-19th May at Rainhill Village Hall. ‘Open Wide’, written by Garrick member Gerald Walker, sees a dentist taking a breather from his long-term girlfriend. Determined to make the most of an opportunity he invites his nubile receptionist round to his flat for nibbles. When Roger’s son turns up from Amsterdam with stuff for his mates, arousing the suspicions of a pretty inept bobby on a one-man drugs campaign, the ensuing elaborate cover up becomes hilariously complicated.

Billed as a fast-paced farce in true British tradition, you’ll need to hold on to your hats as well as your sides! Tickets are now on sale, £5.00 for adults and £4.50 concession, for more information or to book visit the website at www.rainhillgarrick.co.uk

Olympic FlameIt’s been a long time coming, but after an absence of 64 years, the Olympics return to the UK and on Friday 1st June you can see the Olympic torch making its way through St Helens and Knowsley en route to London.

The torch will be on day 14 of the torchbearers’ relay and this is your chance to see the iconic golden flame on the Bolton-Liverpool leg of its journey. Leaving the junction with Rainford Road and Bleak Hill Road at 2.10pm, the torch it will be carried into the town centre and out along Prescot Road, where it will join a convoy of vehicles to be transported along St Helens Road to Knowsley Safari Park just before 3pm. According to the official schedule, the Olympic Torch will be touring the park for 35 minutes before continuing in convoy along the Prescot Bypass and through Huyton. The Safari Park is hosting a free public event so people can view the torch, for more information please visit the website at www.knowsleysafariexperience.co.uk. Below is the official torch route;

14.10pm - Rainford Road (A570 from Bleak Hill Road), Greenfield Road (A570), Dentons Green Lane (A570), Dentons Green Lane (A570 ) – Right Turn, Cowley Hill Lane – Left Turn, Kirkland Street (A570), Kirkland Street (A570) – Right Turn, Westfield Street (A58), Borough Road (A58), Prescot Road (A58) – To Margery Road, Convoy to Knowsley Safari Park, 14.59pm – Knowsley Safari Park, Convoy from Knowsley Safari Park to Huyton, 15.38pm Liverpool Road (A57) – From Prescot Bypass (A58), East Prescot Road.

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Rambling Rocks!The St Helens and District Rambling Club (SHDRC) is a very active rambling club with approximately 250 members, mostly from the St Helens area. The club organises fortnightly coach ramble excursions, which members take turns in organising. These are very popular and they regularly fill two coaches taking out eighty to ninety ramblers at a time, visiting areas such as the Lake District, Snowdonia, Yorkshire Dales and the Peak District. During the winter months the rambles are closer to home.

On most excursions there is a choice of five walks, ranging from a seven mile country walk to a fifteen mile hill or mountain walk with a few thousand feet of ascent. The coach rambles are supplemented by occasional car share rambles and there are two hostel based weekends each year. The coach excursions are priced from £10 to £13 depending on the destination.

As well as the walking programme the club has a very active social programme. Members meet most Friday evenings from September to April where they have slide shows, talks and demonstrations. Between May and August there is a series of Friday evening walks which normally end in a local hostelry. If you are interested in finding out more about the club please call 07535 953 488 to speak to Dennis or Jackie (call weekdays 6pm to 8pm) or email [email protected]

Prescot Elizabethan Fayre The popular Prescot Elizabethan Fayre returns on Saturday May 5th, to whisk residents back to the 1590’s. This year the Fayre will be joining forces with the Prescot Producers Market, transporting visitors back to the 14th century where they can enjoy traditional crafts such as candle and basket making, bell tower tours and free horse and cart rides. Children can have their faces painted and there will also be birds of prey and some small animals from Knowsley Safari Park.

The event will take place in and around Prescot Parish Church in Church Street between 9am-2pm. The producers market is held in nearby Eccleston Street and showcases the best produce from local farmers, bakeries and businesses for people to buy. If you’d like to get involved in the Elizabethan Fayre or if you’d like to have a stall at the producers market, call Knowsley Arts and Heritage Service on 0151 443 5619.



Wellbeing WeekIf your fitness and healthy lifestyle has already fallen by the wayside, then we might just have found the kick-start that you need. St Helens Wellbeing Week is aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of people living in the town. The week-long festival starts with a promotional event in Church Square on Monday 14th May between 10am-5pm.

So whether you would like to improve your mental wellbeing, try something new or need more information about a health issue, the Wellbeing Week will be packed with free events to help boost your health. For more information about the planned activities please contact Danny Woodworth on 01744 675132 or e-mail [email protected]

Glee?If you’ve got a Glee fanatic at home and need to find a way to redirect their energy, then read on! This is their opportunity to learn to sing and dance in the style of their favourite television characters. If your

children are aged 8-25 and have a passion for performing, they need to get themselves down to Rainhill Village Hall every Sunday between 12.30pm-2.30pm.

Singing, dancing and music are the order of the day so everyone can join in the fun under the supervision of qualified and experienced teachers. The cost is £15 per month and this includes a 2 hour class every Sunday, with the aim of working towards a performance for family and friends. For more information please contact Sam on 07811 199785.

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The Titanic -St Helens LinksWith the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic fast approaching, you can’t fail to notice the multitude of features and TV programmes commemorating the sinking of the mighty ship that was dubbed ‘unsinkable’. We’ve had a dig around in the archives and uncovered some interesting links between St Helens and the ill-fated liner. How did this maritime disaster affect those closer to home?

The Titanic sank four days into her maiden voyage on April 15, 1912 after hitting an iceberg at Cape Race in the mid-Atlantic. A total of 1,517 people of the 2,200 on board, including some of the world’s richest men, lost their lives. Due to outdated maritime safety regulations, the Titanic only carried enough lifeboats for a third of her total passenger and crew.

Edward Smith, the Captain of the Titanic, married Miss Sarah Pennington, the second daughter of Mr. W. Pennington at a church in Winwick in 1887. The Pennington family lived at Woodhead Farm, near the Hermit pub in Newton-le-Willows. The captain and his wife lived in the neighbourhood for a short while, before leaving for Waterloo in Liverpool, and then moving to Southampton. Captain Smith perished in the disaster, and his widow died in 1931.

Although the majority of the ship’s building took place in Belfast, her bell - as well as her 900 portholes - was crafted by the firm of T.M.

Utley in St Helens. The firm is now known as T.M. Utley Offshore Plc and they still have premises in St Helens on the Abbotsfield Road Industrial Estate. The company has made portholes for hundreds of ships, from HMS Ark Royal and Illustrious to the old Queen Mary and the QE2.

It is believed that Charles Sedgewick was amongst the victims. He worked for five or six years as shift engineer at the St Helens Electricity works. His name appears amongst the list of passengers, but was not on the list of those saved. Charles was married just one week before the Titanic set sail to Miss Adelaide Carrington in Aigburth in Liverpool. Mrs Sedgewick didn’t sail with her husband but was due to follow him to America two months later.

The whole nation mourned when the Titanic sank, and set about raising money for the Titanic Relief Fund, which was set up to help those who had lost their loved ones. One of the first fundraising efforts reported happened here in St Helens when the St Helens Male Voice Prize Choir performed a concert at St Helens Town Hall on Monday 29th April 1912, with all the proceeds going to the Relief Fund. Though St Helens was shocked by the sinking, the people responded in a typical big-hearted fashion, by quickly helping those in need.

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Easter Fun Easter is a great time to round up the family and spend some quality time together and to make sure your holidays go without a hitch, St Helens Council has organised some action-packed activities.

The fun kicks off on Monday April 9th at Ashton’s Green Allotment in Moorfoot Road, Parr with an Easter Bonanza. There will be egg decorating, an Easter bonnet competition plus Easter games for all the family. Tickets are just £1 per person. For further details please contact Angie Middlehurst on 07427 655280.

Also on Monday April 9th, the Sankey Valley Country Park, off Blackbrook Road, will be hosting a charity walk in aid of the Andy Shaw Foundation. The walk will take place between 11am-5pm, taking in Carr Mill Dam. For further details please contact David Shaw on 01744 631456 or e mail: [email protected]

If you’re after a bit of alternative family fun then the Wet and Wild Kayaking and Raft building event might be just the ticket for you. This event will be held in Taylor Park on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th April, between 11am- 4pm. For further details please contact Steven Patrick at the Council’s Youth Service team on 01744 675647 or e-mail [email protected]

Family Fun DayEarlestown Market is to host an Easter Family Fun Day on Friday 13th April between 11am- 3pm. The event will feature a town crier who will officially open

proceedings, followed by fun-filled activities for the family including face painting and Punch and Judy. For more information please visit www.sthelens.gov.uk/whatsoninsthelens



Hot Cross BunsWhat better way to treat the family this Easter than to serve up some lovely hot cross buns? Once you’ve tried these beauties, with lashings of Lurpack, you’ll never buy hot cross buns again!

Prep time: 20 min, plus 3 hours proving. Cooking time: 25 min Makes 15-20 buns

Ingredients 500g strong bread flour, plus extra for dusting 1 ½ tsp salt 75g caster sugar 7g sachet dried yeast 300ml mixed milk and water 50g sultanas 100g raisins Zest of 2 oranges 80g mixed peel 2 tsp ground cinnamon 75g plain flour

For the crosses 75g plain flour Water to make a paste.

For the glaze 50g sugar 50 ml water

MethodPut the yeast and sugar into a bowl. Sieve the flour and salt into the same bowl. Slowly add enough of the milk and water mix to achieve pliable dough. Tip out onto a lightly floured surface and knead well for 5 minutes, then put the dough back into the bowl and leave to rise for 1 hour.

Incorporate the sultanas, mixed peel (or substituted fruit), orange zest and cinnamon into the dough and leave to rise for 1 hour.

Lightly grease a baking sheet. Divide the dough into 15-20 pieces and roll each into a ball. Put them on a baking tray and leave to rest for 1 hour.

Set the oven to 220°C/gas 8.

To make the crosses for the buns, mix the plain flour with enough water to make a smooth, thick paste. You can either make a piping bag out of parchment paper or use a piping bag with a plain nozzle to pipe the paste onto the buns in a cross-shape.

Bake the buns for 25 minutes until golden brown. Combine the sugar and water together to make a syrup and brush this liberally all over the buns. Serve immediately.

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Jubilee IdeasThe next Rainhill Remembered meeting will be held on Tuesday 17th April from 1.30-3.30pm. If you would like to join or suggest topics for discussion in future meetings then the group would like to hear from you. With the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee just around the corner, members are looking for ideas

relating to the celebrations. Do you remember any local events that celebrated Royal occasions, perhaps you can remember the Coronation in 1952? For more information about meeting times and places please contact Anne Slater on 0151 426 4455.

Choral SocietySt Helens Choral Society will be giving a performance of Mendelssohn’s ‘Elijah’ on Saturday 28th April. The concert starts at 7.30pm and will be held at the United Reform Church on Ormskirk Street, St Helens. Tickets are priced at £10 and just £1 for under 16’s. For more information or to book your seat please call 0151 424 4351 or e-mail [email protected]

Prescot FundraiserPrescot Parish Church will be filled with the sound of music on Friday 27th April. Organisers of the Prescot Festival are hosting a concert to raise much needed funds for the festival. You will be treated to performances from The Pilkington Choir and soloists performing all your favourite choral classics. Tickets are just £5 on the door so get yourself down to Church Street at 7.30pm and lend your support.

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Business BoostThe generous members of local business networking group, Junction 7, have once again been dishing out money to worthy causes. The group is unusual as networking groups go, as it is a not-for-profit organisation and all their profits go to local schools and charities. The group have already presented cheques to St Ann’s School in Rainhill towards their building fund and most recently presented a cheque for £300 to African Dream, a company that sources products direct from poor workers in Africa, and also supports schools and orphanages on the continent.

Owner of African Dream, Kathleen Galloway told Local Life, “African Dream sells handcrafted stoneware and wooden products, giving the makers of the products a fair price for the wares and ultimately helping the local people. “I am extremely grateful to Junction 7

and the members, as donations like these help me to carry on doing such valuable work.” Kathleen is pictured receiving the cheque from three of the founder members of Junction 7, Sheridan Webb, Debbie Dean and Pam Case.

If you’re looking for a friendly networking group then look no further, there is no annual fee and it costs nothing to join, you just pay as you go. The group meets one evening every month, usually in the Rainhill/Prescot area, and the next meeting is next Thursday (12th April) at the Mersey Valley Golf Club in Widnes, starting at 6pm. To book your place visit www.junction7network.

co.uk. For more information about African Dream please visit the website www.africandream.uk.com

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Two Left Feet?Dig out your dancing shoes and brush up on your line dancing skills because Rainhill Gala is gearing up for its 3rd annual barn dance. ‘Two Left Feet’ is the theme for 2012 and the dance will be held on Saturday 14th April at Rainhill Village Hall. Tickets cost just £10 per person - this will get you entry into the dance, a Cottom’s Hot Pot supper and dessert. Tickets are now on sale from Rainhill Bridge Barbers on Warrington Road. Numbers are strictly limited so be sure to book your place quickly. For more information please call Julie on 07851 303 394.



Next Top ModelIf you’ve ever fancied being someone’s muse then now is your chance! The Citadel is on the lookout for people to model for their weekly Art Class. Don’t worry it’s not nude modelling, but if you want to make the classes more interesting you are free to dress up in costume. The classes are held every Thursday from 10am-12pm and models are paid for their time. If you would like to sit for the class, or you want more information about the role, please contact the Citadel on 01744 735436.

Heritage HotspotsDo you know of a building in the St Helens area that you think deserves more recognition? Well here’s your chance to do something about it. St Helens Council wants to hear from residents with their ideas on places that can feature in the 2012 Heritage Open Days event.

The event is a national initiative that runs from the 6th to the 9th September and aims to celebrate the history, architecture and culture of our buildings by allowing visitors free access to properties across the UK. Last year’s event was a huge success with thousands of people turning out to get a rare glimpse inside buildings including St Helens Town Hall, local churches, the Masonic Hall and the Friends Meeting House.

St. Helens Council has pledged its support to groups and venues wishing to take part in the Heritage Open Days, so if you want to nominate a building please contact Karen Rylance on 01744 677076.

Short Story Competition Do you love words? Are you imaginative? Do you have an urge to put pen to paper? With the Prescot Festival being held on 15th-24th June, organisers have decided to run a short story competition to celebrate. Entry into the competition is open to non-professional writers of all ages, living in the Merseyside area. To get your creative juices flowing, they’re giving you a theme to inspire your story, you can choose from Celebration or Reunion. Now for the official bits -The closing date is Thursday 31st May and entries must be sent to Prescot Festival Short Story Competition, c/o Dyane Basinger, 5 Preston Avenue, Prescot, L34 1LR. The winner will receive a £100 prize, to be awarded at the Prescot Festival Finale. For the full terms and conditions please visit the website at www.prescotonline.co.uk



Perfect SynchroWith the Olympics just around the corner, the St Helens Synchro club are hoping for a big boost in membership and are seeking local kids to join their club. Synchronised Swimming is a combination of dance, swimming and gymnastics which relies on strength, endurance and flexibility.

In order to join children must be confident swimmers and able to swim front crawl, backstroke and breaststroke. The club meets every Sunday at Queen’s Park Leisure Centre on Boundary Road; there are two age categories, young novices aged 7-10 who swim between 3pm-4.30pm and older novices aged 11 and over who swim between 3pm-5pm.

If you would like to know more information about how to get your kids involved in a sport that is both fun and different please contact Cheryl on 01744 677237.


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Local LibrariesThere’s plenty happening in your local libraries in April, lots of crafts and family-fun to help entertain the children. So why not take a look at our rundown and see if anything grabs your attention!

Central Library in St Helens will be hosting an Easter themed event on Saturday 7th April between 10am-12pm. Hop in for some craft making Easter fun, cards, decorations and much more. Under 8s must be accompanied by an adult, for more information please contact Central Library on 01744 676989.

Eccleston Library will be holding their Easter Craft event on Thursday 5th April between 2pm-3pm. Take you little Easter bunny to have some fun making

cards, puzzles and much more. Space is limited and booking is essential. For more information or to book your place, please contact Eccleston Library on 01744 677575.

Rainhill Library will be holding a Titanic coffee morning on Saturday 14th April 2012 between 10.30am-12pm. Call into the library for a cup of tea or coffee and browse through a selection of Titanic books on display to commemorate 100 years since the sinking of the Titanic.

Girls OnlyWhy should boys have all the fun? Thatto Heath has launched a girls-only rugby team and is looking for players. This team is for girls in year 6 and above, so if your daughter is interested and would like to try rugby league then bring her along to Thatto Heath ARLFC’s new clubhouse in Close Street on either a Monday or a Wednesday night between 6pm-7.30pm. For more information please contact Colette on 07734 086833 or e-mail [email protected]


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Steaming into TownRainhill’s Model Railway Club was proud to unveil their new home on Saturday 10th March, with a little help from avid rail enthusiast Pete Waterman. The newly renovated clubrooms in the North West Museum of Road Transport on Hall Street are now home to model railways, workshop areas and a library packed with books and magazines.

The group was forced to search for new premises after their former home, Prescot Civic Centre, was earmarked for closure. Members of the club have spent the last five months renovating three rooms that were initially used as the horse drawn tram stables and an oil store for the town’s electric trams and buses.

Pete Waterman, part of the famous Stock, Aitken and Waterman song-writing and record producing trio who helped acts such as Kylie Minogue, Rick Astley and Bananarama back in the 80’s, spent time chatting to members and offering advice on railway models. He told Local Life, “I have always had a passion for model railways, in my opinion railways are a religion and Sunday is my day of worship! There is an important social aspect to groups like this; getting together and

sharing ideas, this is a fantastic place and I wish them all the best.”

Entry to the club rooms will cost the normal museum rates and opens between 12pm-4pm. The group meets three evenings a week, holds two exhibitions each year in Rainhill and regularly exhibits its layouts at various shows around the North West. Anyone who would like to join the group or visit the clubrooms please e-mail the club at [email protected]


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Hole in One for Blundells Hill!Nicola Gray

When you fancy a night out with good food, a golf club might not be the first thought that pops into your head. Some golf clubs have a reputation for being quite elitist with ‘outsiders’, and some just refuse to admit non-members. Thankfully the Four Winds restaurant at Blundells Hill in Rainhill fits into neither of those categories, and after we’d heard positive reports about the quality of food and the tremendous hospitality on offer at this newly re-opened restaurant, my husband Ben and I headed over to Rainhill to check the Four

Winds out for ourselves.

We pulled into the sweeping driveway and Ben was immediately impressed. Being a keen golfer, the well-established course attracted his attention immediately and I spotted him flexing his right wrist in anticipation! The views here are magnificent; no other restaurant for miles around can match these fantastic views. The elevated club house overlooks a panoramic vista stretching from the hills of Frodsham to the Welsh mountains. 10/10 for the setting, surely the food couldn’t be as good as the views, could it?

We were shown to our table in an elegant, airy restaurant with a distinct Mediterranean feel to it, and presented with the menus. Head Chef Martin Ryan has created an imaginative menu with a fantastic variety of fine cuisine. After much deliberation we picked out starters, Ben plumped for the Seared Breast of Pigeon, while I opted for Salad of Mozzarella.

Our starters arrived and we couldn’t wait to tuck in. The expertly-cooked glazed pigeon breast sat on a bed of beef tomato and rocket, served with a red wine reduction. The succulent pigeon was rich and full of flavour, in perfect harmony with the crisp salad and sweet gravy. It all went down very nicely and Ben confirmed that it was a delicious way to start the meal.

My starter of Mozzarella Salad was served with rocket, basil and tomatoes with my favourite accompaniment - a balsamic reduction. The presentation was colourful and fresh and the rocket and basil provided an aromatic, spicy taste, while the sweet balsamic syrup brought out the best flavours of the mozzarella. All in all a delicate salad that was a great spring starter.


For our main courses, Ben decided on Seafood Spaghetti while I went for Lamb Sauvignon. After a short break the mains were brought out. Again, we were both impressed with the presentation. Thick wedges of tender lamb in a delicious red wine jus, sat on top of mouth-wateringly creamy mashed potatoes. The lamb was cleverly intertwined with tomatoes, mushrooms and whole shallots. The lamb had a strong, rich flavour and melted in the mouth, in fact everything was so tender that it just fell apart under my fork.

Ben’s seafood spaghetti looked extremely appetising, the plate was packed with a variety of seafood – generous portions are the order of the day at The Four Winds. The spaghetti was served with juicy Italian tomatoes, mussels, salmon and ‘the best king prawns’ Ben has ever tasted! Ben informed me that the chilli in the dish turned up the heat nicely and the sprinkling of fresh basil added just the right counterpoint to create a really satisfying seafood dish. The spaghetti was worthy of a mention too – often difficult to cater to everyone’s taste, it was cooked to perfection and more importantly hot.

Having left just enough room for a dessert, we ended the evening with the chocolate fudge cake and a white chocolate crème brulee. Both were beautifully

presented, the individual fudge cake was moist and packed with an alcoholic punch; this dish was served with a milk chocolate sauce and ice cream and didn’t hang around on the plate very long thanks to Ben’s sweet tooth! The crème brulee was a heady mix of creamy white chocolate and cherries. The crunchy caramelised top gave way with a satisfying snap as I dug in, and the filling was heavenly; smooth and silky just the way it should be!

So did the food match up to those spectacular views? Yes, yes, a thousand times yes! We were really impressed with the food and service alike,

and we’ll be returning to dine here again and Ben is also itching to try out the course too! The Four Winds restaurant is a hidden gem, and if the quality of the food and the fantastic setting is anything to go by, this will soon be ‘the’ place to dine in the Rainhill area.

The Four Winds opens on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and booking in advance on 0151 426 9040 is strongly recommended. There is a set menu available on Friday evenings and also on Saturday until 7.30pm.

The Four Winds RestaurantBlundells Hill Golf ClubBlundells Lane, Rainhill. L35 6HA0151 426 9040www.blundellshill.co.uk


You &The LawAccidents at WorkAccording to the Health and Safety executive in 2010/11 there were 115,000 injuries reported under RIDDOR (Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations), and 171 workers were killed at work. Additional reports confirm that 26.4 million working days were lost due to work related illness and workplace injury. These are substantial figures and show that although health and safety has improved over the years accidents do still happen.

Employers have a duty of care over employees and must take precautions to prevent accidents occurring. They must provide a safe environment in which to work, suitable equipment, personal protective equipment (PPE) and adequate training. Even in cases where PPE is provided it has to be suitable PPE.

Accidents at work can involve lifting injuries, slips and trips, injuries caused by faulty equipment, falling objects, and falls from height, inadequate training or safety equipment. This list is by no means exhaustive but if you have had an accident at work and this can

be proved to be the fault of your employer then you may be entitled to make a claim.

Many injured employees wonder what their employer will think of them if they submit a claim for personal injury. If your employer has been negligent in any way, you are entitled to make a claim to compensate you for your losses and injury. By law employers must have liability insurance in place to cover accidents in the workplace. It is usually that insurance company who will be responsible for paying out the compensation due to you for your injuries and losses.

Some contracts of employment will provide for your employers to pay you whilst you are off sick, the individual wording of your employment contract needs to be considered to see whether you are covered in this regard. Failing which, you may be entitled to claim benefits if you are off work for a substantial period without pay.

We are happy to provide confidential advice if you have been injured as a result of an accident at work. Please contact us to arrange a free consultation so that we can discuss matters with you. At Mackrell & Thomas all our clients can be assured that their claim will be dealt with competently and as swiftly as possible. We work on a “no win, no fee” basis and all of our clients keep 100% of their compensation.

If you have been involved in an accident which was not your fault please give us a ring on0151 480 3666, or call in for a free consultation to discuss the possibility of making a claim.

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St George’s DayCelebrate St George’s Day in patriotic style with members of the St Ann’s Heritage and Social Committee. You are cordially invited to a St Georges Day celebration dinner at the Millennium Centre in Rainhill, on Friday 20th April, starting at 7pm. Tickets, which cost £18 each, are available from the Millennium Centre on View Road or by calling 0151 493 9350.

Wiggle and JiggleEccleston Social Club is hosting a Hafla party on Saturday 28th April and everyone is invited. Come and wiggle, jiggle and sway your way to a fantastic night’s entertainment with a difference. The entertainment includes live and very traditional Arabic Music, including

a buffet and performances suitable for families. The Hafla party promises to be a great social night with lots of colour and traditional dance. There might also be a chance for you to show off some of your own moves on the dance floor. Tickets cost £13 per person - for more information or to book your place please contact Maureen on 01744 27986 or email [email protected].

Music MeccaThe Citadel’s ‘Music Mecca’ project is back in full swing with free weekly workshops in Street Dance, DJ-ing and Rock Band. The workshops are aimed at 10-18 year olds and are led by industry professionals. Whether your budding musician is a beginner or already has some experience, there’s something for everyone. The workshops take place every Saturday at the Citadel on Waterloo Road, Street Dance is 1pm-2pm, Dj-ing is 1pm-2pm and Rock Band is 1.30-3.30pm. All the equipment will be provided by the Citadel and who knows, your child could be in the next Diversity or One Direction! For further information please contact the Citadel on 01744 735436 or e-mail [email protected]


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Read and Rhyme TimesChildren’s favourite bunny, Peter Rabbit will be making a whistle-stop tour of libraries in St Helens as a special guest at the Read and Rhyme Times in April. Have a look at the list below to see when Peter Rabbit will be at a library near you. For more information please contact the Library Support Unit on 01744 677446.

Parr Library, Wednesday 11 April, 11amThatto Heath Library, Wednesday, 11 April, 2pmRainhill Library, Friday 13 April, 10.30amCentral Library, Saturday 14 April, 11am – 12pm and 2pm – 3pm.

Titanic EveningTo commemorate the 100 year anniversary of the most famous maritime disaster, The Citadel will be holding a Titanic themed evening on Saturday 14th April. The event will combine an interesting mix of local history and the arts. You will also be treated to entertainment from the Citadel Sing Out Choir, the Unnamed Players drama group, the Citadel Band to name but a few. The St. Helens Film Society will also be there to screen clips of the disaster and showcase an exhibition of art and photos. The Titanic evening starts at 7pm and everyone is welcome, tickets are £6 per person. For more information or to book your place please contact the Citadel on 01744 735436.

Archives library gets major refitSt. Helens Local History and Archives Library will be closed for several weeks from Monday 16th April as its being treated to a bit of a face lift. The facility,

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based in the Central Library, Victoria Square will be moving to better accommodation within the library on the site where the Godfrey Pilkington Gallery used to be. Whilst the room is being refurbished there will be no access to the archives. For more information please contact Central Library 01744 677446.

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Attention fair-weather gardeners!Even I know that not everyone is keen on gardening. But if there is one piece of advice I can give at this time of year, it is to get outside into the garden because the more time you spend now getting the garden into shape, will mean you have more time for relaxing in it when summer comes (you know, that sunny weekend we get around June!) The longer days coupled with the weather norm at this time of year (sun and rain - well OK, sometimes a bit of hail and snow) mean there is an incredible surge of growth in the garden. Don’t miss a moment of this time in your garden - get outside at every opportunity and I guarantee you will feel good.

If you’re not sure where to start and this is the first time your thoughts have turned to the garden since winter, it can be helpful to make a list. I love making lists - it drives Hubby mad - but I love the process of the tick as I check off a completed task - nerdy I know but effective! I usually have several lists running at the same time, mostly to do with the garden but not entirely - and I love those little sticky yellow post it notes - very useful for list making.

Anyway, sorry I digress, the following list may be useful:

Pick up the last of the winter debris, leaves and twigs which have fallen onto borders and lawnsCut back and tidy dead perennial leaves to reveal new growthPrune out frost damaged shoots and stemsThe taller grasses such as Miscanthus sinensis will have started growing now, so if you haven’t already trimmed away last year’s dead stalks, this is your last chanceGive the lawn a haircut and tidy up the edges to give a crisp finish, weed and feedLightly fork over the borders and lay a mulch of compost or bark chippingsI hope this inspires you to nip outside … while I prepare a list of jobs for next month!

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Rainhill Hi-NotesIf you like to flex your vocal muscles from time to time then why not go along to Rainhill High School on a Wednesday night. The Rainhill Hi-Notes meet every week between 6.30pm-8pm for a fun singing session. The Hi-Notes sing a variety of music to suit all tastes, sometimes accompanied but mainly acapella. If you want to know more call Julie on 0151 426 9875 or Val on 0151 426 1409.

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The Hunt is On…

Speke HallYou can’t celebrate Easter without a good old Easter Egg Hunt, if you can remember running round your front room searching for chocolate then you’ll know just how fun they are! If you want to bring some Easter magic to your family then you can join in with the Easter Egg Trail at Speke Hall. The activities include an Easter Egg Hunt, bonnet parade, face painting and a games area. The activities are suitable for all ages and will run from Wednesday 4th April to Monday 9th April between 11am-5pm. Please check the website for prices.

Speke Hall, The Walk, Liverpool, L24 1XD0151 427 7231www.nationaltrust.org.uk/speke-hall

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TransportThe North West Museum of Road Transport in St Helens has plenty to keep the family entertained over on Easter Sunday, so round up the kids and

enjoy a fun-packed day. Children can try to

find where the Easter bunny has hidden all of

his Easter eggs and a free Easter bunny bus

service will be operating throughout the day.

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Entertaining the kids over the holidays can be a tricky business and after two weeks with the

little cherubs you can be left tearing your hair out. If this sounds familiar and you’re worried

about how you’re going to fill your children’s time over the Easter break - fear not because

help is at hand!

Here at Local Life we have put our thinking caps on and compiled a handy guide for a variety

of family-friendly activities in the area. All these activities are sure to keep your Easter bunnies

very happy indeed.


The Hunt is On…

Croxteth Hall & Country ParkIf you and your family are chocolate lovers then the only place for you over the Easter holidays is Croxteth Hall. Children can have a rummage round the all the rooms to find the hidden Easter eggs and with a little help from Mum and Dad can enter a competition to win a 3 foot handmade chocolate Easter bunny.Also on offer will be some Easter chocolate workshops on Friday 6th April and Saturday 7th April. You can join local chocolatiers to make and decorate your own Easter creations to take home and share. For opening times and prices please check the website.

Croxteth Hall & Country Park,Croxteth Hall Lane, Liverpool, L12 0HB0151 233 6910www.croxteth.co.uk

Walton Hall GardensIf you fancy treating the kids to a more traditional

Easter then get yourself and the family down

to Walton Hall Gardens in Warrington. You can

enjoy two full days of Easter entertainment

over the Sunday 8th and Monday 9th of April.

The activities are suitable for all the family and

include live music, children’s entertainers, craft

stalls, ‘eggy’ games and much more. If you have

tried all the Easter activites and are still looking

for something to fill your time, why not take a

stroll down to the free access Children’s zoo and

say hello to the new spring arrivals.

Walton Hall Gardens, Walton Lea Road,

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01925 601 617www.warrington.gov.uk/waltongardens

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If you’re looking to entertain your little ones then a day out at the award-winning Farmer Ted’s Farm Park is a must! We’ve got ten family day passes, each worth £25, to be won in our special Easter competition on the opposite page! Simply fill in the crossword and return it to;

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Or simply email your answers along with your name, address, postcode and contact number to [email protected]. The closing date for the competition is Monday 30th April 2012 and details of the lucky ten winners will be published in the June issue of Local Life!

Farmer Ted’s is an interactive children’s activity park, sited on a working farm in the huge grounds of Worrall House Farm, in Downholland, within the Lancashire countryside. The family-run attraction is so popular it has been recognised with a number of local and national awards, picking up the 2009/2010 award for Best Small Visitor Attraction for Lancashire and National Farm Attraction 2009.

Farmer Ted’s provides fun for the whole family. Take a journey round the farm and meet Larry the llama and Molly the Shire horse, not to mention plenty of cows, sheep, hens, Shetland ponies. They even milk a cow every day – you can even spot a pair of water buffalo splashing about!

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A huge animal barn is home to pigs, goats, lambs, chicks, ferrets and guinea pigs, and the farm also boasts a Mini Beast Centre where you can get up close and personal to lots of creepy crawlies, from a boa constrictor, tarantula and scorpions to giant snails and Madagascan hissing cockroaches!

You can explore the fields by tractor, and hop on the 100ft- long quad barrel-train ride. There’s also a 400m-long field trail where you can learn more about nature.

Farmer Ted’s also specialises in providing educational day trips for the North West’s schools, teaching thousands of children about farming, animals and food. And afterwards they can let off steam in the adventure play area. Set in a two-acre field there’s swings, pedal go-karts, a huge spider’s web to get tangled up in and Charlie the Combine climbing frame.

It’s a great attraction to take the kids, whatever the weather, as Farmer Ted’s boasts huge farm sheds providing indoor play areas to explore including an undercover sandpit.

Meanwhile, parents can relax and enjoy a cuppa and some delicious home cooking at Farmer Ted’s Grill, where all the food is freshly prepared.

The Farm is also busy providing children’s birthday parties and holds other exciting events through-out the year. Check out the website www.farmerteds.com or call 0151 526 0002 for more details. Crossword Competition Rules

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� LiveIt’s no sports car, but the all-new, tech-packed CX-5 could be the most exciting Mazda for years. David Vivian checks it out.

The CX-5 is Mazda’s third SUV, following on from the larger CX-7 and much larger CX-9 (not sold in Europe). It’s also the most important and interesting.

Important because it competes in the key compact SUV sector, tasked with taking on impressive newcomers like the Audi Q3 as well as established stars such as the Land Rover Freelander and Ford Kuga.

Interesting because it’s the first production car to implement Mazda’s new Skyactiv technology, which seeks to save fuel and the planet by matching rigid, lightweight construction with new super-efficient powertrains. Mazda’s claim at launch is that CX-5 is the most eco-friendly compact SUV you can buy.

All-new Skyactive engines, then: a 2.0-litre petrol unit and a twin-turbo 2.2-litre diesel. Both versions are available with manual or automatic transmissions and the lower-powered unit also serving under the bonnet of a lower-priced front-wheel drive model. The

true entry-level CX-5, though, gets the 2.0-litre petrol engine, which is only available as a manual gearbox and front-wheel drive.

Predictably, the higher-powered 2.2-litre twin-turbo diesel is the star performer. With one small and one large turbocharger working sequentially, it supplements its 173bhp with 310lb ft of torque, hauling lustily from low revs to deliver the sort of instant on-tap urge - massaged by the responsive six-speed auto - that removes the stress from overtaking.

The chassis has some impressive moves, too, in some respects feeling more like it belongs to a well-sorted family hatch than a high-riding SUV, even if the steering is a little dead around the straight ahead. There’s plenty of grip, a pleasing reluctance to run wide when negotiating tight bends and tautly controlled body movements. The suspension system is refreshingly straightforward - MacPherson struts up front, multilink at the rear and passive dampers - with none of the ‘adaptive’ electronics found on some rivals. The ride is on the firm side but, even rolling on 19-inch alloys, never uncomfortable.

It’s a good-looking little SUV, the CX-5. Very much in the current Mazda idiom, it’s a tautly contoured, cohesive design with a minimum of brightwork. It’s exceptionally well packaged, too. Although significantly smaller than the CX-7 on the outside,


there’s actually more leg room in

the rear and the materials used in the cabin are of higher quality. Not only is the rear seat roomy enough to carry two full-sized adults or three children without complaint, but the backrests have a useful 40/20/40-split arrangement to accommodate long or bulky items.

Up front, the driving position offers a fine, elevated view down the road while still feeling comfortably car-like. And front seat occupants will appreciate the upgraded infotainment equipment which comprises a 5.8-inch touchscreen, Bluetooth and the usual USB and auxiliary connections.

With two model lines and three engines to choose from, expect to pay between £21,000 and £29,000 for your Mazda CX-5. There are two trim options for each engine, starting with the 2.0-litre petrol unit which comes with a six-speed manual transmission. The diesel models (148 and 173bhp) are offered in both two and four wheel drive - the front-driver using the 148bhp motor while 4x4 customers can stick with that or go for the 173bhp powerplant and gain the option of a six-speed auto transmission.

The base trim level includes 17-inch alloys, front foglights, dual-zone climate control, parking sensors, privacy glass and Smart City Brake Support, which is Mazda’s emergency braking function. Sport trim adds 19-inch alloys, active xenon headlights, leather

trim with heated front seats, an electrically operated driver’s chair and a reversing camera.

As you might hope, given the build up, the Mazda CX-5’s economy and emissions stats are pretty spectacular. Best in range is the front-drive 148bhp 2.2-litre diesel which, when teamed with a six-speed

manual gearbox, returns 61.4mpg on the combined cycle and emits just 119g/km of CO2, which puts the car in the £30 per year road tax band C.

It’s hard to see how the CX-5 can avoid being anything other than a big hit for Mazda. An altogether more advanced prospect than the CX-7, it delivers understated style, excellent packaging, class-leading economy and emissions and very competitive equipment and pricing.

If isn’t quite the best drive in a highly competitive sector, it has everything it needs to be the best all-rounder.

For more details on the Mazda CX-5, which is set for a UK launch in May, visit www.mazda.co.uk or visit Bolton Motorpark on Manchester Road in Bolton (0844 692 6927) or Warrington Mazda on Bewsey Road in Warrington (0844 692 8499)


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When someone has died, Tell Us Once and we’ll tell all of the relevant services within St.Helens Council plus other government agencies for you.

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HM Government.pdf 10/06/2011 13:06:59

For more information, visit www.sthelens.gov.uk/tellusonce or call 01744 676789.


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