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...and welcome to the very latest edition of Warrington South Local.I’m going to start with my inspirational quote this time rather than end with it... for a couple of reasons. Firstly if the world didn’t end on 21st December (I was writing this just before we went to print on 20th!) as was predicted then it’s very apt and also because I think it’s a good philosophy for the New Year. We can sometimes worry about the little things so much when they either won’t happen or we can’t do anything about them anyway.

We had a really interesting phone call recently from the producers of ‘Come Dine with Me! (shh…it’s one of my secret guilty pleasures… ) asking if we knew any interesting characters who may want to apply for a future show! Let us know if you want details and we’ll put you in touch.

Also worth mentioning is that we are always looking for new writers, so if you’re involved in any community groups and want to contribute to a future editorial feature then drop us a line. We’re particularly keen to get a regular contribution from a local teenager, so if you know someone aged around 14-16 who is keen to get some great journalistic experience then get them to drop us an email or give us a call. It would look great on their statement when they’re looking to apply to universities.

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• How wide is the fabric? The wider it is, the better the value, and the less sewing will be required. 140cm is average.

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Types of fabricFabrics are composed of natural or synthetic fibres, or blends of them, and made using a wide variety of weaves.

FIBRES... Cotton can range from lightweight muslin to heavy canvas. It is the most commonly used fabric for home furnishings as it dyes and prints well, and is easy to care for. Linen has a lovely drape and lustre, is durable, but has a tendency to crease (hence is often mixed with

other fibres). Nylon, or polyamide, is tough and resists abrasion, but tends to produce static electricity. Polyester is a very strong synthetic fibre that mixes well with other fibres to produce versatile fabrics. It can withstand high temperatures and frequent washing. Silk comes in intense colours and has an attractive, lustrous surface. Not as hard-wearing as other fibres. Viscose is made from wood pulp. It is hard-wearing and durable. Wool is breathable, warm and naturally water-resistant. Available in a wide range of thicknesses and textures, it varies from heavy sheep’s wool to fine cashmere. It will felt if washed at a high temperature.

WEAVES... Bouclé has a looped pile. Corduroy features pile in stripes that may be narrow or wide. Damasks contrast matt and shiny areas of pattern and are usually rather traditional in style. Jacquards feature a complex, raised pattern. Moiré is a water-mark pattern, often found on silks. Plain weaves have a smooth surface. Satin is heavy with a lustrous surface, usually made from silk or polyester. Twill weave produces diagonal or zig zag lines on the surface. Denim is a heavy-cotton twill, for example. Velvet may be made from a variety of fibres and features a luxurious, soft pile.

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Even when it was reintroduced in 1842 to recover from a financial crisis, like how never happens nowadays – hah! – it wasn’t expected to be permanent. But it turned out to be one of the easiest of taxes to collect because, in the eyes of the voters (most of whom still didn’t have to pay it), it was the fairest, and – well, we still have it. But it was only about 100 years ago that Lloyd George’s Liberal government really started giving it some wellie. In 1874, for instance, it yielded less than 10% of all government income. Then in 1918 Lloyd George whacked the rate up to 30% to pay for World War I, and even though Mrs Thatcher slashed it to 22% it’s still the mainstay of the Treasury’s revenues.

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Gary Makin of Cheshire based Accountants Howard Worth has worked with business owners for more than a decade and was pleased to hear in the Autumn Statement the Chancellor, George Osborne declare: “Britain is open for business”.

One of the measures most likely to be welcomed by business owners was a ten-fold increase in the Annual Investment Allowance on expenditure on capital equipment from £25,000 to £250,000 from 1 January 2013. Mr Osborne also announced a further 1% reduction in the headline rate of Corporation Tax from April 2014, bringing it down to 21%. This, said the Chancellor, would mean Britain had the

lowest rate of any major western economy, making it more attractive to potential investors.

There was also good news for smaller firms with the announcement that the temporary doubling of the small business rate relief would be extended by a further year to April 2014.

Plans for a new business bank which will focus on lending to small and medium-sized businesses were confirmed by the Chancellor, who pledged extra capital of £1 billion.

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CHOCOLATE PECAN PIE If you have a bowlful of nuts left over from Christmas then why not make this classic American favourite with a British twist – simply replace half the pecan nuts with walnuts, hazelnuts and Brazil nuts. Serve with a dollop of thick Greek yoghurt or whipped cream. WHAT TO DO...

• To make the pastry, sift the flour into a bowl and add the diced butter. Using your fingertips, rub the btutter into the flour until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Stir in the egg and water and mix to a crumbly dough.

• Turn onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently until smooth. Wrap and chill the pastry for 20 minutes.

•Roll the pastry out on a lightly floured surface and use to line a 25cm round deep metal pie tin (or a loose-based fluted flan tin).

•Crimp the pastry edge with your fingers and prick the base all over with a fork. Chill for 30 minutes.

•Preheat the oven to 200C/400F/Gas 6 and place a baking sheet in the oven to heat.

• To make the filling, melt the chocolate and butter in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water.

•Remove from the heat and stir in the golden syrup, maple syrup and sugar then whisk in the beaten eggs. Chop half the nuts and stir into the mixture.

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I first met the brains behind Bombay 8, business partners Chand and Mofozul back in October, on the very day their contractors had just started on the transformation of a bare shell to the stylish and inviting Bombay 8 Bar and Restaurant that just 6 weeks later opened to the public! It was fascinating to see, the builders had literally just marked out on the floor where the main walls were going to be and I had to visualise the restaurant area, bar area and where the kitchens were going to be.

Just 6 weeks later we were lucky enough to be invited back along to the opening party of Bombay 8 and I was astounded to see the bare breeze block was now this modern and contemporary restaurant! I really liked the interior, the furniture, the bar layout, the colour

scheme and I loved the slate wall that was a real feature. But what was more impressive came out of the kitchen just a little while later!

There were 10 of us in our party and we started with deliciously fresh and crunchy papadoms with a selection of onion, mango, mint and chilli. Then we all had a mixed dish of vegetable and meat starters, including sheek kebab, chicken tikka, garlic chicken, onion bhaji, samosa and pakora, and none of us could decide on our favourite as they were all so tasty. We all then had our choice from the menu – I opted for the Lamb Shank, which was so tender it had obviously been cooked slowly for hours as the meat just fell away, Phil went for Chicken Afghan, a slightly hotter dish with a two chilli rating, which of course I had to try – it was quite different to mine

but so tasty without being too hot. I won’t tell you exactly what we all had as that would be like reading the menu! What I can say is that everyone really enjoyed their meal and there was a real variety of chicken, lamb and fish dishes adorning our table! Along with a selection of wines and beers, and of course soft drinks for the drivers – lots of choice for all.

I’ve been back twice since then – once when I was out shopping in the Gemini Retail Park and we ate from the lunch special menu for less than £6 each! And then again I called in and grabbed a takeaway one Friday night!

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Children's KarateTues 6.30pm-7.30pm atStockton Heath PrimarySchool, WA4 6HXThurs 6pm-7pm at CinnamonBrow Farm Club, WA2 0SF

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LOCAL GROUPSWarrington & District Arts Council has been set up to encourage involvement in the Arts and act as a co-ordinator and liaison point for local individuals and organisations. Meet once a month. For details of next open meeting, please contact the Secretary, Dr Michael Murphy 07730 567138 or [email protected]

Oriental Friendship Group is a Warrington based community group for people from China, Thailand, Vietnam, Malay, Singapore, etc. We have monthly meetings and celebrate big festivals such as Chinese New Year, Mid-Autumn Festival. Both oriental and local families with interest of the far east welcome. Meet last Sunday of every month 12 – 3pm at The Palymar on Springfield Street. Contact: Candy Lai 01925 572264 (Cantonese) Email: [email protected]

The Wednesday Club is a community group who aims to help promote the well-being of people aged 50 or over, by the use of mental and physical exercise. They have a chair based exercise group, crafting group, watercolour painting group, gaming group. Regular day trips are organised for those who are interested. For more info contact: Brian on 01925 573135 or email [email protected]

Visual Impaired People’s (VIP) Centre is the new home to the former Blind Society (Warrington, Widnes and District). The new centre will offer much of its existing programme and more. Fairfield and Howley Neighbourhood Project (Old Fairfield CE Primary School), Fairfield Street Contact: John Taylor Tel: 01925 632700.

Radio Warrington is a community radio station broadcasting on the internet from Warrington for Warrington. Local programmes presented by local volunteers, supporting all local charities, bands and sports, playing a massive selection of songs and specialist shows. No advert and more music. www.radiowarrington.co.uk

Warrington District Camera Club welcomes everyone with a camera of all abilities, who want to get more from their photography. The club is very friendly and you will learn much from our more experienced members. Meets throughout the year, every other Monday 7.30pm at the GYCA, Bellhouse Lane Grappenhall. Till 930pm continues in the adjacent real ale bar. See www.thewdcc.org.uk or telephone 01925-653244.

Penketh & Old Hall Angling Society Based in Old Hall with two pools located in Old Hall. Organised matches throughout the year for adults and in Summer for Juniors members. ClubMark accredited and we have our own Level 1 and Level 2 coaches. All ages welcome. For more info contact Paul Bryan – 07803 662159 web: www.pohas.co.uk

Friendship Group is a local group which enable people to enjoy company of other like-minded residents in the Latchford area. The group meet once a week and attend different local events to raise money for good causes. Westy Community Centre, Bridgewater Avenue, Latchford, Warrington WA4 1TA Contact: Sarah Watson on 01925 572072 Email: [email protected]

Planet Blue Youth Club is a drop-in youth club for young people, meet weekly at The Peace Centre, Peace Drive, Great Sankey. For disabled people, up to age 25 welcome. A chance for all to interact, make friends, have fun and socialise. Contact: Rachel Hanlon on 01925 240064

Warrington Light Opera is an amateur operatic society, established in 1970. Produce one stage show each year, usually around Easter. Members come from all walks of life. Some tread the boards and others work backstage as crew, make-up, costumes, front of house and production team. Welcome new members in any capacity and would love to hear from you. For info call Jackie Moore on 01925 812015.

LOCAL W.I. GROUPSGrappenhallMeet on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 2.15pm at Grappenhall Community Centre.Contact: Anne Ongley on 01925 264873

Higher WaltonMeet on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7.45pm at St John’s Parish Hall, Walton.Contact: Doris Dailey on 01925 265488

MarlfieldMeet on the 4th Monday of each month at 7.30pm at The Independent Methodist Church Hall, Grappenhall.Contact: Sue Brookes on 01925 555656

ParkMeet on the 2nd Monday of each month at 7.30pm at Appleton Parish Hall, Appleton.Contact: Sandra Pugh on 01925 212599

StrettonMeet on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 2.30pm at Appleton Parish Hall, Appleton.Contact: Jill Holman on 01925 261069

WaltonMeet on the 1st Wednesday of each month at 7.30pm at St John’s Parish Hall, Walton.Contact: Valerie Davis on 01925 604384

Moore & DaresburyMeet on the 1st Thursday of each month at 7.30pm at Milner Institute, Runcorn Road, Moore. New members welcome. Contact: Hazel Harkins on 01925 740675

UPCOMING EVENTS...Wednesday 16 January 7.45pm Piano recital by Yuanfan Yang (BBC Young Musician Finalist) at Walton Hall. For tickets and information: Norman Cutter 01925 265146

Thursday 24 January 7.30pm Live at St Wilfrid’s (Grappenhall)Scott Brothers Duo (Piano and Organ) – An unmissable evening of popular music. For tickets and information: Joyce Walker 01925 263183

Thursday 24 January 11.30amHealth Walk with Livewire WarringtonWalton Hall: Meet at Canal Bridge near main car park WA4 6SN (Bus #62)

Thursday 14 February 7.30pmLive at St Wilfrid’s! Nemstov Duo (Cello and Piano)Russian brother and sister who studied in St Petersburg. For tickets and information: Joyce Walker 01925 263183. http://www.liveatstwilfrids.co.uk/

17th February 12-4pmChinese New Year Celebration in WarringtonFairfield and Howley Neighbourhood Project, Old Fairfield School, Fairfield Street, Warrington, WA1 3AJ.

WARRINGTON MPsHelen Jones MP (Labour) Warrington NorthHouse of Commons London SW1A 0AATel: 01925 232480 Fax: 01925 232239 Email: [email protected]

David Mowat MP (Conservative) Warrington SouthHouse of Commons London SW1A 0AA Tel: 0207 219 7178 Fax: 0207 219 5067 Email: [email protected]

SCHOOL TERM TIMES

Spring Term First Day: Monday 07 January 2013 Last Day: Friday 15 February 2013

Spring Term First Day: Monday 25 February 2013 Last Day: Thursday 28 March 2013

Summer Term First Day: Monday 15 April 2013 Last Day: Friday 24 May 2013

Summer Term First Day: Monday 03 June 2013 Last Day: Tuesday 23 July 2013

SCHOOLS & COLLEGESAlderman Bolton Community Primary School

01925 633262

Appleton Thorn Primary School 01925 266764

Bradshaw Community Primary School

01925 262906

Bridgewater High School Upper School - 01925 263814Lower School -

01925 263919

Broomfields Junior School 01925 265297

Cardinal Newman Catholic High School

01925 635556

Grappenhall Hall School 01925 263895

Grappenhall Heys Community Pri-mary School

01925 212540

Grappenhall St Wilfrid’s CE Primary School

01925 262721

Latchford St James CE Primary School

01925 634967

Our Lady’s Catholic Primary School 01925 633270

Sir Thomas Boteler Church of Eng-land High School

01925 636414

St Augustine’s Catholic Primary School

01925 633317

St Monica’s Catholic Primary School 01925 267609

St Thomas’ CE Primary School 01925 268722

Stockton Heath Primary School 01925 215640

Stretton St Matthew’s CE Primary School

01925 730371

The Cobbs Infant School 01925 264616

Thelwall Community Infant School 01925 267172

Thelwall Community Junior School 01925 263365

DOCTORS NUMBERSNHS Direct (24hr Helpline) 0845 46 47

Causeway Medical Centre 01925 630282166-170 Wilderspool Causeway Warrington WA4 6QA

Stockton Heath Medical Centre 01925 604427The Forge London Road Stockton Heath WA4 6HJ

Latchford Medical Centre 01925 637508 5 Thelwall Lane Latchford Warrington WA4 1LJ

The Medical Centre 01925 417247Folly Lane Bewsey Warrington WA5 0LU

301 Westbrook Centre 01925 654152 Westbrook Warrington WA5 5FU

Penketh Medical Centre 01925 725644Honiton Way Penketh Warrington WA5 2EY

Guardian Medical Centre 01925 650226Guardian Street Warrington WA5 1UD

Hood Manor Surgery 01925 571858Winstanley Close Surgery 31 Winstanley Close Great Sankey Warrington WA5 1XR

Warrington GP Health Centre 01925 39854530 Sankey Street Golden Square Warrington WA1 1TD

LOCAL VETSFour Paws Veterinary Clinic Lingley Road, Great Sankey WA5 3ND 01925 723966

Johnson & Wood 7 Green St, Warrington WA5 1TW 01925 413106

Beech House Veterinary Centre Wilderspool C’way WA4 6OP 01925 445 500

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CleaningHappy 2 Clean 15Superior Cleaning 11Well Polished 7College of Further EducationPriestley College 32Cosmetic SurgeryNatura Skin Clinic 26DecoratorsStuart Phelan 11Electrical, Plumbing & HeatingKDE Ltd 3Garden & Household ServicesK&M Jet Washing 9Gift ShopLovely Land 7Hair SalonThe Little Hair Boutique 27Home MaintenanceRG Homes & Gardens 12Indian RestaurantBombay 8 1,25Insurance ServicesNFU Mutual 12

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