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Hello and welcome to the Summer edition of the
WN4 Local Link.
If I had to sum up my summer in 3 words it would look something like this; chilled wine, fresh olives
and glamping (OK that’s 5!).
There is so much to do and feast your eyes on this summer. If it’s not the Jubilee celebrations then it’s the olympics, or for some it may even be the summer festivals. Whatever you are doing this summer then we hope the sun shines for you!
For us it will be a chaotic juggle between family & friends, we will no doubt have our own little Olympic soiree of paella and competitive egg & spoon races with prizes for winners and losers. Thus keeping everyone happy!
With more and more people coming on board we have lots of interesting features to feast your eyes on from art classes to street beach parties. So don’t forget your bucket & spade!
As usual thanks to all the local businesses that keep coming back, showing that keeping it local really does work. Don’t forget if you are a not for profi t organisation, or charity and are running an event then please get in touch and we will do our best to help you advertise your event.
Have a great summer...
Sarah.WN4 Local Link Editor.
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offersJust a sample of our many offersJust a sample of our many offers
10% OFF Decorating Services See Page 4
20% OFF Beauty TreatmentsSee Page 6
10% OFF SpectaclesSee Page 10
15% OFF Beauty TreatmentsSee Page 13
2 Course Meal Plus Wine For £25See Page 16
10% OFF Building & LandscapingSee Page 23
Double Discount Offer on CarpetsSee Page 31
Parkside CollieryAuntie Gels Recipe
Day TrippingYummy Mummy
Ashton ScoutsBexbella
Useful Numbers Index of Advertisers
Please note that our next CopyDeadline is the 23rd July
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The Parkside Colliery Male Voice ChoirThe Parkside Colliery Male Voice Choirwas brought into being at the Colliery to give the miners an interest in something new.
At that time it had a very successful First Aid Team and it was thought that the men could benefi t from some other form of sharing together and it was agreed to form the Choir. It is still going strong some 40 years later. We are a happy bunch, with comradeship beyond measure.
Recent efforts in a recruitment campaign took the form of a “Come and Sing” day which, in total, saw 60 plus men enjoying singing together. From this we now have
eight new members in the choir and the difference in sound is quite noticeable.
We help charities and Churches to raise well needed funds with our Concerts, and, in one held in Leigh, we helped to raise £1,400 for “Whiz Kidz”. A charity which raises funds to provide handicapped children with specially made wheelchairs for their everyday needs.
Sadly, we are now in a position where we Sadly, we are now in a position where wedesperately need a new Musical Director.desperately need a new Musical Director.Our present M.D. is fi nding it more and more diffi cult to attend concerts and practice evenings due to his business commitments.
Anyone interested in auditioning for the Anyone interested in auditioning for thepositionposition, please contact our Chairman, Neville on: 01744 733 61301744 733 613 or, our Secretary Kevin on: 01942 749 75501942 749 755
Visit our website: www.sing.co.nr
Parkside Colliery Male Voice Choir
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Busy BabiesCome along and relax with other new mums. From birth to 18 months.Every Thursday, 9:00am to 10:30am.
Venue: Garswood Primary School.Address: Hamilton Road, Garswood. Contact: Lynne on 01744 678 290.
An evening of fun and good company. Tickets are £3 including Tea and Biscuits. Free draw on the ticket No. Contact Joe Riley on 01942 711 177.
Venue: St.Andrew’s Mission Hall. Address: Garswood Road, Garswood. Date: Tuesday 26th June at 6:30pm.
Beetle Drive
Attic SaleAn indoor attic sale on Saturday 7th July between 10am and 2pm. Refreshments available, admission 20p. Book a stall for £8. Venue: St.Andrew’s Mission Hall.Address: Garswood Road, Garswood. Contact: Joe on 01942 711 177.
The art class is held every Friday from 10am to 12pm. It is a very friendly and relaxed group of people who all have the love of art in common. Why not come along and start to enjoy art?Venue: Salvation Army Community Centre. Address: Chapel Street, Ashton.Contact: Marian on 01942 837 124.
Art Classes
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untie Gels Summer Treat
Chicken Parmigiani
Ingredients4 Small Chicken Breasts
2 Eggs – Beaten 25g Plain Flour 75g Fresh Breadcrumbs 75g Grated Parmesan 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil 2 Garlic Cloves, Crushed 1 Teaspoon Oregano 1 Teaspoon Sugar 1 Can of Chopped Tomatoes 50g Grated Mozzarella Cheese Salt and Pepper to taste
Method
1. Place the chicken breasts between cling fi lm sheets and fl atten with a rolling pin until they are 1cm thick. Dip into the fl our, then the egg, and fi nally the breadcrumbs, mixed with half the Parmesan. Put on a plate in the fridge. 2. Heat the olive oil in a saucepan and cook garlic very gently (do not allow it to brown) for 1 min, then add tomatoes, sugar and oregano. Season with salt and pepper and simmer gently for 10 minutes. 3. Preheat the oven to 200 C, Fan180 C, Gas Mark 6.4. Heat enough olive oil for shallow frying in a frying pan. Fry the chicken on both sides until golden.5. Place the chicken in a roasting tray and pour over the tomato sauce. Sprinkle over the grated mozzarella and remaining parmesan cheese and place in the middle of the oven. Bake until the cheeses have melted and the chicken is cooked through, about 10-15 mins.
Serving suggestions - mixed salad leaves, cooked pasta, or crushed baby new potatoes and spinach.
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A short break in Marbella can be a real tonic. The beaches and marina are stunning and perfect for celebrity spotting whilst catching a few rays.
When you are ready for a little sightseeing or shopping the narrow streets and pretty plazas in the old town offer welcome shade. The shops here are small and quaint with tempting displays that are hard to resist. Two that are worth visiting (Deja Vu and Chic Vintage) sell vintage designer clothes, handbags and so much more. Head out of town to La Canada shopping complex with its 150 stores including Zara, Mango and Marks&Spencer. The Saturday fl ea market is an opportunity to try your bartering skills!
Getting around is so easy with frequent, cheap bus services to nearby Puerto Banus, Estepona, Benalmadena and Fuengirola. The boat service to Puerto Banus is a lovely way to visit this chic marina.
There are many types of restaurants including Italian, French and Thai but for an authentic taste of Spain try some paella, tortilla or tapas. Tapas bars are a way of life here offering tasty portions of delicacies such as seafood, chorizos, ham, cheeses and olives at prices that won’t break the bank. There are so many to choose from but worth a look at is Arco a trendy tapas bar on the cobbled streets of the old town.
Marbella has cocktail bars and cafe bars to suit all ages and wallets. What they all have in common is a warm welcome and a vast selection of cocktails (alcoholic and non-alcoholic). Bars in the marina that may be worth a visit include Punto Faro, Sunset Bar and Tiger Bay.
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ou think when you have one child thathaving another won’t make that much difference. However having two children under three is like climbing mount Everest with a breezeblock on your back and that is just the washing.
I’ve just gone back to work after my maternity leave, for a rest! It’s fantastic, I actually get to drink a cup of coffee rather than make it and then realise that its cold as I haven’t had time to drink it. Actually having chance to have an adult conversation without the interruption of I need a wee wee, I’m hungry, etc. etc.
Getting us all ready in the morning is like Mission Impossible. As fast as your getting one ready, the other one has managed to take off their socks and shoes. The other day I realised I had been walking
around all morning with a couple of rice crispies stuck in my hair. Note to self, must check in the mirror before entering the offi ce.
My mum is looking after the children for me one day a week and I’m not sure she knew what she was letting herself in for. She turned up in themorning looking all pristine, hair and makeup perfectly groomed. When I got home from work she was looking like she had been dragged through a hedge. Are you OK, I asked? She replied do you think I could just look after one at a time?
Thankfully my mum has found her feet and is doing a great job, which is lucky as they do sort of come as a package now.To be honest, now that I’m working part time the time that I spend with my kids is priceless.
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You are invited to an
Open Evening8.00 p.m
Thursday 14 June 2012
Heath Road Day CentreAshton in Makerfi eld
Meet and see our artists at workDevelop your own skills in a friendly
and supportive atmosphere by joining us
For more information go to www.ashtonartgroup.co.uk
The Ashton
Founded 1966 to Support Local Artists
Art Group
This years Carnival will be on
Saturday 23rd JuneStarting at 1.30 pm
And will be held at:
Garswood United Football ClubGarswood Road
GarswoodWN5 7TH
Seneley Green Carnival
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Starting on the
24th July
And then every Tuesday and Thursday at 1pm-3pm.For 4 Weeks in Jubilee Park, Ashton.In the Summer holidays there will also be coaching sessions of Skate Boarding, BMX and Netball (More details to follow).
The Friends of Jubilee park are holding a ‘Cultural Olympiad Fun Day’10th July starting at 12 noon.There will be a Fun Fair, Bouncy Castle, Climbing Wall and Outdoor Theatre. Street Dancing, Face Painting, Tombola, Table Top Sale, together with various other stalls. There will also be activity taster sessions of tennis and netball.
Fun Day
Tennis Coaching
Just back from the Amalfi coast my Italian Job is done & lusty “sigh” I have a larger love of lemons than previously and did Positano proud on my vivacious silver Vespa.
Vico Equese is undoubtedly unabashed, bronzed sexuality on a beach. Never have I seen such beautiful fl esh. Forget hot rock therapy. This placewas super hot, the bodies were rock hard and the eye candy was certainly a fabulous form of therapy. But if spa’s and therapy are actually your real life mania, they live here aplenty too.
Vesuvius being the hottest of rocks sits in the distance and meditates, she has some seriously fi ery latin blood. When she erupts, she makes Mariah appear tame in the diva stakes. Missoni, Pinko & Max Mara nestle amid tobacco & limoncello grottos. Golden sandals, red pedicures & implants are a uniform. Donatella divas on everycorner della via. I packed bikinis
aplenty as well as this Myla plunging one-piece. To complete the riviera routine dance with a dark stranger in the streets in all your Gucci glory.Conclusione? Un bravo grande for my splendid Sorrentine vacation.
Now my feet are fi rmly back in good old blighty, Glastonbury will be calling. Where I can restore my English country Brit cool to the max. Festival fever rocks the fi elds of the south west - Somerset. And what a summery set there was last year: the Wombles, Beyonce, Coldplay, Momford & Sons to name a few. Glasto fashion is always grungy glamour, with welly wearing girls and a splash of neon. Cute slogan Tees are in abundance and dishevelled hair is a must. Accessorise with a fl oral tent and wellington boots. I adore my Hunters to help me brave the mud in cool style. Sienna Miller, Kate Moss & Alexa Chung, thesegirls have “It” in abundance.
Read more fashion tips and articles at: www.bexbella.blogspot.com
“Never have I seen such beautiful fl esh”
Ladiesof Ashton.
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Now that Spring is fi nally here the sunshine, however welcome, does tend to draw our attention to the dust and grime around the home. All of a sudden those hidden nooks and crannies have become dirt traps and a bit cobwebby(or is that just in our house?)
We have been looking at various ideas for eco-friendly and economical products using non-toxic ingredients. Here are a couple that you might like to try for yourself.
Surface Spray (For Kitchen and Bathrooms)Pour one part white vinegar and one part water into a spray bottle. Add the juice of half a squeezed lemon. This spray can be used on shiny surfacesand will act as both disinfectant and deodoriser. No need to rinse.
Mould and Mildew SprayPour two cups of water and two teaspoons of tea tree oil into a spray bottle and shake the mixture before spraying. No rinsing required. The oilhas a fairly strong smell but this will soon disappear.
Spring Cleaning Green Style
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Bryn WardCllr Gary Wilkes 01942 736 478Cllr John Hodgkinson 01942 776 252Cllr Margaret Rampling 01942 486 856Wigan Council01942 244 991St Helens Council01744 676 789
NHSLeigh Walk in Centre01942 264 000NHS DirectNational 0845 46 47
PharmacyMorris (Ashton)01942 727 498Boots (Bryn) 01942 727 176Billinge Rd (Garswood)01942 719 879
PoliceNon Emergency101
TransportArriva Buses0871 200 22 33National Rail Enquiries08457 484 950
UtilitiesGas Leaks 0800 111 999United Utilities (Water)0845 746 2200Electricity0800 404090
Other NumbersAshton Library01942 727 119Citizens Advice Bureau0870 1264 459Childline0800 1111
Useful Numbers
Children ServicesAshton Children’s Service01942 723 965YMCAAshton 01942 274 684
CouncillorsAshton WardCllr Nigel Dennis Ash 01942 736 216Cllr Anthony Haddley01942 487 689Cllr Bill Clarke 01942 487 673
Billinge & Seneley Green WardCllr Alison Bacon01744 895 319Cllr Joe Pearson01942 743 021Cllr Susan Murphy01942 743 098
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Hair & BeautyAdvanced Skin Care Page 29.Beauty Value Page 37.Freyja Beauty Salon Page 6.Lilly’s Nail and Tan Studio Page 19.Radiance Nails & Beauty Page 13.The Hamilton Hair Studio Page 13.The Sun Lounge Page 40.
Health & FitnessFood4Wellbeing Page 28.Houghwood Golf Page 20.Jeff Lloyd, Hypnotherapy Page 12.Slimming World Page 4.The Makerfi eld Eye Centre Page 10.The Slimming Lounge Page 22.Zumba & Salsa Classes Page 18.
Home ImprovementsM6 Carpets of Haydock Page 31.True Colours Page 4.
Mobility CareMillercare Page 25.
Motor RepairsAcorn Leisure Services Page 36.
MusicNorth Ashton Band Page 26.Wayne Gorner (Professional Pianist) Page 14.
PhotographyStepping Stones Photography Page 35.
Plumbing, Heating & InsulationGMH Heating Utilities Ltd Page 28.MACK Page 27.The Lady Plumber Page 36.
Taxis & Private HireATC Private Hire Page 36.
Web DesignKevin Hayden Web Design Page 22.
Wedding ServicesHoliday Inn Haydock Page 33.Wayne Gorner (Professional Pianist) Page 14.
WN4 Index of Advertisers
Cleaning ServicesMaid2Clean Page 15.
Clothing, Alterations & RepairsJoan’s Alterations & Repair Service Page 37.
Computer ServicesPC Repair Centre Page 35.
Dog GroomingScizzor Yappy Page 1.
Driving InstructorPass This Way Page 35.
Education ServicesCansfi eld Page 9.Confi dent Kids Tuition Page 14.Garswood Primary School Page 8.R J Training Page 19.
Electrical ServicesCP Electrical Page 8.
Financial ServicesAccident Advice Agency Page 7.Bespoke Legal Services Page 2.
Food & DrinkFairways Restaurant (Houghwood Golf) Page 21.Holiday Inn Haydock Page 11.Lazy Daisy’s Milkshake Bar Page 4.Pasquale’s Italian Restaurant Page 17.
Garden & LandscapingKenyon Cutters Page 36.Northwest Timber Treatments Page 39.Picton Buildbase Page 23.
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