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A RECYCLING centre for glass, paper, plastics and cans is to be set up at Walton Gardens. The centre will be housed in the car park on Walton Lea Road after council planners gave the scheme the green light.

WALTON Gardens Zoo held their Time for Tots event last Thursday. The annual event, which has been running every September for five years, invites children aged four and under to have a hands on experience with some of the zoo's animals. The toddlers were

A GOVERNMENT inspector has backed a decision to block plans to build nine houses on a plot of land in Stockton Heath. Councillors refused plans to build the detached homes on land at 81a Grappenhall Road. Now a Government official has used the emerging

is picture perfect IT'S lights camera, and glossy action for an Appleton schoolgirl who won the chance to mingle and model with TV stars recently. Charlotte Geoghegan, will be appearing in a special Hollyoaks photo-shoot with teen magazine, CosmoGIRL

A MIDDLEWICH construction firm has completed the latest phase of its business and distribution centre thanks to the appointment of a joint agent. North west property advisor Matthews and Goodman has been appointed as joint agent on Pochin Developments

The CSOs patrol the beat on foot and get to know residents. A police spokesman said: "When they are out they will see things happening in specific areas and be able to call us out to deal with it." However, Westbrook and Burtonwood councillors say they

THE world's biggest coffee morning in aid of the Macmillan Cancer charity is happening on Friday, September 30 and people in Winwick are invited. Audrey Braithwaite is organising a fundraising Macmillan coffee morning at 17 Falcondale Road from 10am.

BURTONWOOD Methodist Church's heating fund received a boost after a garden party raised £2,000. Val Parkins of Karen Close said: "We cannot thank everyone enough for all the hard work which went into making this such an enjoyable occasion and to all the

AFTER 15 years helping to make Warrington holidaymakers' dreams come true, Diane Potts' hard work is being recognised by her work colleagues. Ms Potts, aged 33, from Callands, who has worked at Co-op Travel since 1990 and is now the store's administration

HAVE you ever wanted to walk across hot coals? NCH is holding a Firewalk Challenge in Westbrook on October 19 at 7pm. The charity is seeking people who want to walk across hot coals and raise much needed income for the children and young people in its

NATIONAL speed limit signs have provoked outrage among residents. People living along Delph Lane, Houghton Green, have presented MP Helen Jones with a petition expressing their strong opposition to the recently erected 60mph signs. They argue that many

WHETHER you're walking the dog, out for a jog, riding a bike or taking a hike, spend a few moments enjoying the poems you'll find dotted around Woolston Park on Thursday, October 6 and Sunday, October 9 from 10.30am until 3.30pm to celebrate National

CALLING the classes of 1981 to 1986 at Padgate High School. A reunion is being organised for Saturday, October 22 at 8pm at Yate's Wine Lodge in Warrington. If you are interested in attending contact Tracey on 479916 or e-mail t.isotalo@ntlworld.com

COUNCILLORS in Poulton north are hailing the recent Community Action Team walks a great success after they helped to highlight problems in the area. Police joined councillors and residents in the area to carry out two CAT walks, one during the day and

UNIVERSITY graduate Sarah Nevinson is an example of the result of hard work and the right attitude according to her delighted parents. The 21-year-old from Longdin Street, Latchford graduated from Birmingham University with a 2.1 dual honours degree in

A TASTER Sunday is on offer at St John's United Reform Church, Wilderspool Causeway on October 2. From 10.30am the Rev David Coaker will welcome people to share in worship, activities, conversation, refreshments or even reading the Sunday papers.

MACMILLAN Cancer Relief is staging the world's biggest coffee morning on Friday, September 30 and staff at Solway Homecare in Howley are taking part. Everyone is welcome to join the group on Marsh Street from 11am to 2pm, for more details, call Glenys

A NEW ICT suite designed to accommodate all the community has opened in Fairfield. Fairfield Community House on Manchester Road has provided a variety of computer classes since its first ICT suite opened five years ago. Thanks to around £8,000 worth of

THE search is on to find the budding politicians of the future following the launch of Vale Royal Borough Council's Mini Mayor competition. The winner will become mayor for the day and their classmates will be invited to attend a mini mayor making ceremony

PROPOSALS to erect a communication mast in Glazebrook have been withdrawn. The application for prior approval for the proposed erection of a 15 metre high telecom mast at Mount Pleasant Cottage on Glazebrook Lane had been submitted to Warrington Borough

COUNCILLORS in Croft met for their first time since their summer break last week. Croft Parish Council gathered for a meeting last Wednesday, September 14, at the village hall in Croft. They last met in July before holding the annual recess during the

THE new dog litter bins in Greystone Rec seem to be working and have dissipated the smell, Penketh Parish Council heard last week.

GREAT Sankey South councillors Liz Smith and Rev Alan Litton will be holding their next surgery at Sankey Library in Marina Avenue, from 10.30am to 11.30am, on Saturday, October 1.

THE police will be carrying out extra patrols in Whittle Hall Park after residents complained about gangs of teenagers hanging around.

PENKETH and Sankey Royal British Legion is hosting a Northern Soul night with guest DJ Sean Winstone, on Saturday, October 1. Doors open 7.30pm. Prices are £3 and £2.50 for members.

A MUM has started a back to basics exercise class for women at Sycamore Lane Primary School. Tracey Williams runs the class once a week on a Tuesday in the Infant School, from 6.15pm to 7pm. Each class costs £2.50. For more information, call 721099.

BOSSES at Grappenhall Video on Knutsford Road want to build an extension to provide new office space.

PLANS to convert buildings on Cliff Lane into holiday homes have been refused by council planners. Borough council officials turned down the scheme at Redbank in Lymm.

FUNDRAISING for Chaigeley School in Thelwall continued this week with a charity car wash. Staff at Novelis, which used to be Alcan, based at Latchford Locks spent an afternoon with mops and cloths to raise much needed funds. The school is currently building

A LYMM office of a leading pet-sitting service has been launched. Fed and Watered is run by husband and wife team Jeff and Carole Dodwell and staff visit homes on a regular basis to attend to the needs of pets.

GRAPPENHALL Sports Club's existing clubhouse is to be flattened to make way for a new facility in the village. The existing clubhouse on Stockton Lane is to be demolished and replaced by a new clubhouse, tennis courts and floodlighting. As reported in

A CULCHETH woman who has been missing for more than a month has still not been found. Sarah Kershaw, aged 61, known to her family and friends as Liz, disappeared from Hollins Park Hospital, Winwick, in August. Mrs Kershaw has lived in Culcheth Hall Drive

A WEDDING day is meant to be memorable, but the guests of an Appleton couple were taken on a journey they will never forget. Charlotte and Matthew Fitchett tied the knot at St Thomas's Church in Stockton Heath on Saturday, and wanted to do something a

AN UNEXPECTED windfall from a pensioner has left a cancer charity with thousands of pounds. Mabel Wilson, of Hobb Lane in Daresbury, bequeathed £184,000 from the sale of her estate to the North West Cancer Research Fund when she died, five years ago,

WARRINGTON Borough Council looks to be on a collision course with the police. The town's Liberal Democrats have submitted a motion to be heard at Monday's full council meeting which expresses "regret" surrounding the changes in the higher reaches of the

YOUNGSTERS have the chance to muck out and find out what life is like being a zookeeper for the day. There will be two sessions at Walton Gardens zoo on Saturday, October 8, from 9am until 10.30am and 11am until 12.30pm. Places are limited, so call to

WORK can go ahead at Bridgewater High School to provide a covered outdoor eating area. Warrington Borough Council planners have passed a scheme for the lower school based on Hall Drive.

IT was reptile-tastic as a new drinking venue opened its doors in Stockton Heath. The Viper Lounge located in the Victoria Buildings, London Road is a new bar and restaurant concept in the heart of the village. Warrington Mayor and Mayoress Clrs Hans

A MOORE school is top of the class after receiving a glowing Ofsted report. Pupils and teachers were delighted after Government inspectors gave Moore Primary School a mark of excellence, the highest rank possible. The report described the school as 'a

PLANS for a rear conservatory at 33 Hawkshead Road, Burtonwood were approved by Warrington Borough Council on September 7.

A STATUE of Christ to welcome people into Burtonwood Cemetery will be erected if funding is found. Already this year the cemetery has won the coveted Green Flag award and now volunteer gardeners who tend it hope a statue on its central roundabout will

A HOT pot supper is taking place this Saturday, October 1, at Burtonwood's Methodist Church, Phipps Lane. There will also be a concert by Haydock Ladies Choir, starting at 7pm. Tickets cost £5. Ring 221089 to check availability.

A DOG bin will be relocated in Westbrook after a woman complained to parish councillors. Alison McCausland of Butts Green told the parish meeting on September 21 that a lack of bins was discouraging dog owners from clearing away the animals' mess. She

CONGRATULATIONS are in order for high achiever Emma Jane Slater of Dundee Close, Cinnamon Brow. The 28-year-old has gained a BA honours degree in theology at Liverpool Hope University. She has also obtained her PGCE teaching training qualification and

l POPLARS and Hulme councillor Eric Bromley holds surgeries every Friday from 1pm until 2pm in the community flat at 11 Darwen Gardens. l BOROUGH and parish councillor Mick Curran will hold a surgery on Saturday, October 1 at Padgate Library from 10.30am

A MEETING will take place to discuss proposals to establish a residents' association in the Crook Lane area of Winsford. Organisers are hoping the area's residents will support the idea at the meeting at Willow Wood Community Centre, on October 13, at

BOOKSTART Bear will be special guest at The Isle of Books event to make sure parents have received their free books as part of the scheme. The event, at The Beaches, Sandy Lane, Orford, on Monday from 11am until 1pm, promises to be fun and interactive

A DECISION on controversial plans to erect a phone mast in Cinammon Brow has been delayed. Neighbours in Cinammon Brow teamed up with borough councillors to oppose Vodafone's plans to erect a 12-metre-high phone mast. And they were expected to lobby the

THREE Woolston students came in the national top 10 for their GCSE ICT grades. Suzanna Critchley, Matthew Jackson and Jonathan Malcolm were ranked amongst the UK's cleverest students in their dual award ICT exam. Jill Robinson, head teacher at Woolston

PLANNING bosses have refused a number of advertisement light boxes on columns at Riverside Retail Park, Wharf Street. Three signs by the entrance to the site were refused, however permission has been granted for four signs within the park

USERS of the Trans Pennine Trail through Latchford are delighted with an upgrade to its route. The stretch between Greenalls Avenue and Walton Lock has had a long overdue upgrade, with the surface of the path raised and widened to three metres so that

CULCHETH and Glazebury Parish Council has agreed to make a donation to the Royal British Legion in support of its Poppy Appeal. The £50 donation will be made for the provision of two poppy wreaths.

STUDENTS at Birchwood High school are celebrating after being given a grant to help further children's talents. The National Academy for Gifted and Talented Youth (NAGTY) has just announced that the school is one of the winners of the academy's developing

A DATE for the Christmas light switch on has been set in Culcheth. The festivities will get under way in the village on November 26, as part of the annual celebrations of Culcheth Victorian Day.

THE residents of Glazebrook are being urged to have a coffee in aid of charity. Glazebury Scout Centre is taking part in Macmillan's massive World's Biggest Coffee Morning fundraiser tomorrow, Friday, between 8.30am and 11.30am. Anyone interested in helping

to good use A BIRCHWOOD student who scored top marks in her A-levels has been making the most of her summer break by helping homeless people abroad. Former Priestley College student Sarah Raffel, from Armstrong Close, has just returned from France where

AN award winning apprentice is hoping his garden career will flourish. Peter Carson, from Leigh, works as a warehouse team leader at Bents garden centre in Glazebury and has been named an apprentice of the year at an Alliance Learning award ceremony.

RESIDENTS in Hollins Green have spoken out over proposals to move a historic monument. Villagers say plans are afoot to move the First World War memorial from the junction of School Lane near St Helen's Church just a few yards across so that a grassed

OPERATION Anvil, the police crackdown on motorbike riding in parks, confiscated five bikes in Great Sankey, police reported to the parish council.

THE Penketh and Sankey Royal British Legion in Greystone Road is hosting Pete Rigby's disco on Saturday, September 24. Non-members are £2.50, members £3. Doors open 7.30pm.

A MUM juggled family life with student life to get a degree in performing arts - and her husband gave her a car as a reward. Dianne Lamb went back to study and qualified at the age of 34 to follow a lifelong desire to be an entertainer. "I always wanted

SYCAMORE Lane Primary in Great Sankey is appealing for people to donate vouchers and tokens for their current appeals - Nestle box tops, Persil Stars and Tesco Sport for Schools and Clubs. Call 723558 for a collection box.

MUSIC teacher Mary Clarke of Sankey has had the latest batch of results back for her pupils. The successful candidates include Alessandro Coggegi, piano, Anna Smith, piano. Emily Cotter, piano, Ben Pickersgill, keyboard, Casey Halpin-Parr, piano theory

A LATE licensing application by a Sankey Pub has left neighbours anxious at the prospect of late night trouble. The Woodlands in Liverpool Road wants to open until 2am at weekends but a petition has already started and campaigners aim to get at least

FUNDRAISERS at Oughtrington Community Centre are in for a nervous wait. A massive project is going on to transform the Sandy Lane centre and waste giants WREN has announced that the centre's application for cash will be heard in December before being

THE venue has been changed for a reunion of former pupils of Lymm Grammar School from 1972 until 1977. Due to the unprecedented demand for tickets, the venue has been changed to Lymm Hotel on Saturday, November 19. Tickets, priced £10, include a disco

WIRE brass host a concert at St Mary's Church in Lymm next Saturday, October 8. The concert starts at 7.30pm, for more details call Len Andrews on 634617.

A BID to develop land in Lymm is nothing new. But Lymm Rugby Club is planning a development with a difference - buying extra land for playing grounds near its Crouchley Lane clubhouse. The club, which has aspirations to be at the centre of Lymm's sports

FIRE crews from Warrington were called out when a lorry overturned on a motorway on Sunday. The incident happened just before 3pm on the M6, between junctions 20 and 22. Warrington fire brigade received a number of calls about the incident from passing

AN evening of entertainment to raise money for the Shannon Bradshaw Trust takes place on October 15. Held at Tetley Walker's Club in Orford, the night includes performance from vocalist Dave Williams, comedian Hazel Nut and vocalist Dave Green. Tickets