LancasterWall is Lancaster’s first, and only purpose-built bouldering facility, brought to you by the Lakeland Climbing Centre Ltd and provides the perfect environment to start your climbing journey. Adults can come down to the centre and get climbing straight away, or if you’d like a bit more guidance on the beginning of your climbing journey why not book one of our instructed sessions.
But what is bouldering? Bouldering is a fun and accessible way to start climbing and beginners can enjoy immediate success right from the moment they step on to the wall. Bouldering gives you a chance to tackle our purpose made problems while enjoying the safety provided by a crash mat. Bouldering does not require a lot of equipment and there are only a few key safety points you need to learn to get going.
Bouldering is a the perfect blend of physical and mental exercise and many people find that once they give it a go they are hooked for life. Not only does bouldering provide a unique form of exercise it also provides one of the most friendly and inclusive communities you’ll find.
Bouldering Taster Sessions Taster sessions are an ideal way to get started on your climbing journey, perfect for families or groups of friends. One of our instructors will guide you through an hour long session in our fabulous center giving you the chance to try everything we have to offer with the security of having a staff member on hand to offer direction where needed. There is no need to have any prior experience to attend these sessions.
Bouldering Induction Plus Whether you have never climbed before or would like a refresher, our qualified instructors will guide you through a practical introduction to bouldering safety, technique and how to make the most of your climbing sessions. Bouldering Inductions are also suitable for those who are new to climbing who would like to supervise juniors in the bouldering environment, or for Junior climbers (aged 14 years or over) to start the process of becoming unsupervised junior boulderers; however a parent must attend the session if this is the aim.
How do I get started? If you are interested in visiting the Centre or attending any of the above session please check our website, www.lancasterwall.co.uk, for more details on each session; times; terms and conditions and minimum age/experience requirements.
Revellers enjoying St Helens Town Centre in the evenings will be supported thanks to new night-time economy marshals. The marshals will be on hand in the evenings from Thursday to Saturday nights and all week long for the busy Christmas period and bank holidays providing advice and support to people making the most of the varied night-time offer in St Helens Town Centre.
They will also be working directly with businesses and partners including Merseyside Police and the Street Pastors team on the streets supporting revellers in the busy run up to Christmas. All partners will focus on supporting the night time economy run smoothly and safely so that businesses can provide a good time for customers.
Councillor Jeanie Bell, Cabinet Member for Safer, Stronger Communities, said: “We’re committed to making sure that visitors have a great time when they visit St Helens Town Centre and the team of marshals we have put in place over the coming months will provide a range of support and advice for visitors and liaise with businesses to make sure that they provide welcoming and safe places to visit.
“There are a lot of reasons for people to come to our town centres in the evening with a range of quality restaurants, bars and entertainment that draws thousands every weekend. The marshals will help enhance visitor experiences and make people’s nights out a good one in St Helens Town Centre.” “These roles have been funded through the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority and it means that we can continue to support businesses which have been so heavily impacted by the pandemic in the last 18 months.” The Marshals initiative is the latest from St Helens Borough Council to support St Helens Town Centre. This winter the council has a host of events for all the family to enjoy with a drive-in cinema, ice rink and festive sessions at a winter tipi at the former Chalon Way Car Park site. Meanwhile St Helens Town Centre Christmas Lights Switch on will happen this Thursday from 4:30pm til 7pm. Festive Fun will see street entertainers, carol singers and much more fill the town centre on Saturday 4 December, while on December 11 Santa and his reindeers will be calling into Church Square as they prepare for the big day. Then on Saturday 18 December the cheeky Elf will be running amok in the town centre.
Full details of all the town centre Christmas activities are available at www.sthelens.gov.uk/christmas The marshals programme is being funded through the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority Town Centres Fund and will initially run as an eight month pilot.
SLADE – Without doubt one of the most exciting bands to come out of Great Britain in the past 50 years. With their unique blend of perfect pop rock’n’roll, outrageous flamboyance and pure fun, and no less than 23 Top-20 singles of which 6 were No-1 smash hits…plus 6 smash albums, Slade have become a firm favourite in the hearts of pop fans all over the world.
SLADE’S chart career has spanned 6 decades and their enduring songs “Far Far Away”, “Cum On Feel The Noize” and “Coz I Luv You” are still featured today in TV commercials for some of the Worlds biggest companies. SLADE first hit the road in 1966, touring throughout Great Britain and Europe and becoming a regular concert attraction. Joining forces with the former Animals bass guitarist and Jimi Hendrix Experience manager, Chas Chandler, Slade achieved their first chart hit in May 1971 with the Bobby Marchan song “Get Down And Get With It” then, released in October of the same year “Coz I Luv You” was the bands first No-1 and a huge hit across Europe. Throughout the seventies, Slade became one of Europe’s biggest bands, touring and recording continually and making regular trips to America, Japan and other parts of the world. Slade’s catalogue of hits are synonymous with the era:- “Take Me Bak ‘Ome”, “Mama We’er All Crazee Now”, “Cum On Feel The Noize”, “Gudbye T’ Jane”, along with the many others provided a soundtrack to the Glam Generation and are still today, heavily featured on any retrospective of the time.
At the beginning of the eighties, Slade were invited to appear at the Reading Rock Festival, a massive annual event which attracted over 100,000 people. They literally stole the show, giving some of the worlds biggest rock bands a serious run for their money whilst kindling new interest from a whole new audience. As a result, the band signed a new record deal and unleashed the anthem “We’ll Bring The House Down”, which reached the Top-10 in the UK in January 1981. Slade were back! Not content to rest on their Glam laurels, Slade began forging a new path through the hugely influential British heavy rock scene. A second successful appearance at Castle Donnington in 1981, before a crowd of over 60,000 people, consolidated the bands position and paved the way for the single “Lock Up Your Daughters”, and the album “Til Deaf Do Us Part”.
While Slade were busy in the UK releasing the massive hit “My Oh My” to huge acclaim, LA metal band Quiet Riot were spreading the word Stateside with their version of “Cum On Feel The Noize”, which proved so successful that they followed it up with “Mama Weer All Crazee Now”. Throughout the start of the eighties Slade toured and recorded due to them once again being a major force in British pop’n’rock. The early nineties saw the bands “Radio Wall Of Sound” hit the UK Top-30 and thereby give Slade a solid 30 year chart run! In 1991, due to the continual demand from around the world, founder Slade members Dave Hill and Don Powell decided to return to touring by playing a few select dates in Europe prior to embarking on what turned out to be a very successful two month tour of Australia.
SLADE have continued to tour the world. They are firm favourites on the lucrative German festival scene and undertake an annual UK “Merry Christmas Everybody” tour in December. They have a huge following of fans and regularly play concert dates in Germany, Poland, Belgium, Holland, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland, Czech Republic, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Ukraine, Bulgaria, Spain & France. Having just returned from a festival in Gibraltar, next stop is Greenland and Faroe Islands. Now in 2020, Led by founder member Dave Hill on Lead Guitar with John Berry who joined in 2003 on Lead Vocals, Bass, Acoustic Guitar and Violin. John has also played Bass with Mud, The Sweet, Screaming Lord Sutch, The Tremeloes, Bay City Rollers & The Rubettes. Joining John on Lead Vocals and Keys is Russell Keefe, having played in many original bands in his early years, he has also recorded albums for Polygram & United Artists, Russell has toured with The Pretty Things and Les McKeown’s Bay City Rollers, Alex Bines now joins on Drums, Alex has toured with Wilko Johnson, The Rubettes and is also a Drum teacher. Slade today is still one of the most exciting bands on the road, and their stage performance is a dynamic, powerful and exhilarating roller-coaster ride of pure unadulterated rock’n’roll.
SLADE HITS & TOP 20 CHART POSITIONS Coz I Luv You (1) Look Wot You Dun (4) Take Me Bak ‘Ome (1) Mama Weer All Crazee Now (1) Gudbuy T’Jane (2) Cum On Feel The Noize (1) Skweeze Me Pleeze Me (1) My Friend Stan (2) Merry Christmas Everybody (1) Everyday (3) Bangin’ Man (3) Far Far Away (2) How Does It Feel (15) All Join Hands (15) Thanks For The Memory (Wham Bam Thank You Mam) (7) In For A Penny (11) Let’s Call It Quits (11) We’ll Bring The House Down (10) My Oh My (2) Run Run Away (7)
SLADE – Re-scheduled December 2021 – UK Tour Dates are now: Friday 3rd December CARDIFF – Tramshed Saturday 4th December SOUTHAMPTON – Engine Rooms Sunday 5th December
READING – Sub 89 Friday 10th December LONDON – Islington Assembly Halls Saturday 11th December NORWICH – Waterfront Friday 17th December LEEDS – Warehouse Saturday 18th December BIRMINGHAM – Asylum Sunday 19th December MANCHESTER – O2 Ritz Thursday 23rd December NEWCASTLE – O2 Academy. Tickets for all other dates are available from – https://www.gigantic.com/slade-tickets. For further information on SLADE, check out the following website / social
media links: Website – https://www.davehillslade.com/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/OfficialSladeBand/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/officialsladei/ Slade – You Tube Links: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0A8KT365wlA – Merry Christmas Everyone https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDEVVSzGZdE – Coz I Love You https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3morxUSOvk – My Oh My
This month’s aerial photo shows the Theatre Royal which first opened it’s doors in 1865 and the more recent Royal Concert Hall. The photo was taken by Robin Macey who is a member of Nottingham & Derby Hot Air Balloon Club. The club is currently looking to expand. Members take turns being on the chase crew as well as flying in the basket. For further details about how to get involved phone 0115-8541028 or visit www.facebook.com/ndhabc.
Following an update from central government on HS2 and Integrated Rail Plan, Leader of Rushcliffe Borough Council Cllr Simon Robinson gave his response to the news. He said: “I am delighted that the government is making a significant investment into the East Midlands with the delivery of HS2 to East Midlands Parkway in Rushcliffe and other significant transport upgrades in the region. “I am excited about any opportunities in conjunction with government and partners for projects that can deliver economic prosperity to the East Midlands.
“As a partner in the East Midlands Development Corporation we are extremely pleased that it will be accelerated through forthcoming legislation. “We await further details to be confirmed but we are confident that investment from the Integrated Rail Plan will bring sizeable opportunities and huge benefit for the region.”
Council action on fly-tipping has increased hugely in Rushcliffe since the beginning of 2021 with nearly 100 fixed penalty notices being issued to those found blighting local spots with domestic or commercial waste prompting the lowest recorded cases in four years. Instances of fly-tipping have so far this year reduced by over 30% coinciding with the Council commencing a partnership with Waste Investigations Support & Enforcement (WISE) to undertake increased enviro crime enforcement.
This tougher stance has resulted in 81 fixed penalty notices at £400 each being issued since January to those found to have deposited waste illegally and a further nine fines for householders or businesses handing over to non-registered carriers who have subsequently dumped items. The message is clear there is a very real chance that any person flouting the rules can be found and fined or prosecuted.
Residents and businesses are reminded to check that any company or individual they employ to dispose of their waste holds the relevant Trade Waste Carriers’ licence to avoid their unwanted goods contributing to fly-tips or they could be fined themselves. This can be completed by them showing the relevant licence in person and checking it with the Environment Agency’s listings of registered businesses.
The Council’s environmental enforcement operation operates across the Borough seven days a week actively investigating potential breaches and its partner Streetwise has also continued its work to quickly clear fly-tips found to be blighting the Borough. Bins and signage from the Council also now instruct motorists to ‘bin it, don’t dump it’ at lay-bys in the area, backing up continued surveillance on trade waste and household items being dumped on roads and verges and monitoring sites to catch those in the act. Rushcliffe Borough Council’s Cabinet Portfolio Holder for Environment and Safety Cllr Rob Inglis said: “The message and statistics are clear we will not tolerate fly-tipping anywhere in Rushcliffe. “We will continue to take strong action against anyone who does not dispose of their waste responsibly or householders and businesses who do not check who they employ to take their waste away. There are local facilities to dispose of waste and unwanted items easily.
“Fly-tippers are warned we are watching you. We are determined to keep investigating each fly-tip for evidence to actively pursue offenders. We will not hesitate to prosecute and will use our powers to seize and destroy any vehicles involved. “Residents, please always check that anyone you use to take items away from your home is a registered waste carrier by requesting to view the appropriate Environment Agency licence or you too could face a fine. “Please be our extra eyes and ears and report any suspicious fly-tipping activity at www.rushcliffe.gov.uk.”
Residents are invited to comment on community proposals to designate a neighbourhood area and neighbourhood forum for Chadderton. A residents’ group, The New Chadderton Partnership, has submitted the application. The proposed neighbourhood area covers the three Chadderton wards – Chadderton North, Chadderton Central and Chadderton South.
If approved, a neighbourhood area and forum designation, will allow The New Chadderton Partnership to begin to prepare a Neighbourhood Plan for the neighbourhood area of Chadderton or Neighbourhood Development Order for a specific part of the neighbourhood area. Neighbourhood plans allow communities to have more influence and control over their local area to ensure they get the right type of development for their neighbourhood. However, they cannot influence or block development set out previously by the Local Plan or any emerging Local Plans.
Cllr Hannah Roberts, Cabinet Member for Housing, said: “This is an opportunity to have your say and I encourage anyone with an interest in the future development of Chadderton to view the proposals and submit feedback.” The proposals include the applications, a map, a summary of the forum members and the group’s constitution, and can be viewed online at www.oldham.gov.uk/info/200585/local_plan/1825/consultation
Alternatively, paper copies are available to view at Chadderton Library. You can also view them at the Civic Centre’s Rochdale Road Reception by appointment. Call 0161 770 4105 to arrange. The council is inviting comments on the applications from Monday 29 November until Monday 10 January 2022. You can comment online at https://oldham-consult.objective.co.uk/portal/oc/planning/spi/ncp
If you are unable to comment online, you can email your comments to SPI.Consultations@oldham.gov.uk or post them to: Strategic Planning and Information Economy, Skills and Neighbourhoods Room 310, Level 3, Civic Centre, West Street, Oldham. OL1 1UH
A planning application for the city owned multi-million pound cinema and leisure complex, Animate, has been lodged by Preston City Council. Since the scheme was first proposed, plans have progressed to improve the previously consented proposals and respond to the current leisure market trends. The planning application includes an 8 screen cinema; 16 lane bowling alley; competitive social unit (suitable for a range of uses); 5 family restaurants; a street food hub; public realm improvements; 164 space car park; a Changing Places’ facility and associated servicing arrangements.
The Animate scheme aims to bring growth and development to the city centre, create a quality leisure destination to bring families back into Preston and make the city the ‘place to be’. As well as bringing in over £7million of extra economic activity every year while creating 140 full time equivalent jobs.
This planning application has now been submitted to Preston City Council’s Planning Department. A period of consultation will be open to allow the public the opportunity to express their views on the proposed development. The application will be considered and decided by the Planning Committee, which is made up of elected councillors. Subject to achieving planning permission work is programmed to begin on site in Summer 2022.
Councillor Matthew Brown, Leader of Preston City Council, said: “This planning application is the vital next step in the Animate scheme, which aims to bring key investment and jobs to benefit the people of Preston, as well as stimulating investment in the surrounding area. It is a central part of our ambitions for a more democratic local economy with the asset retained in city ownership once developed.
The scheme aims to enhance the leisure offer within the city centre, build resiliency as we recover from Covid and make Preston a key destination to live, work and visit. Now the application has been submitted, it will be considered by the planning committee who will make their decision over the coming weeks.”
Andrew Dewhurst, director of Maple Grove Developments, commented: “This joint planning application, submitted by Preston City Council and Maple Grove Developments aims to create a leading leisure destination within the city centre. We’ve worked closely with the City Council and Leach Rhodes Walker Architects in developing the design and scheme content, to ensure the Animate project will meet the goal of creating a thriving, sustainable city centre offer for everyone to enjoy.”
The Government has brought in new UK-wide measures to protect poultry and captive birds against Avian Flu – and people are being warned not to touch or pick up birds. There are currently no reported cases in Blackburn with Darwen but cases have been reported in the Preston and Ribble Valley areas, Manchester and across Yorkshire. Poultry keepers must take action now to protect their flocks from bird flu this winter following a number of confirmed cases across the country in recent weeks.
New bird-housing measures, which will come into force on Monday 29 November, mean that it will be a legal requirement for all bird keepers across the UK to keep their birds indoors and to follow strict biosecurity measures in order to limit the spread of the disease, and help to eradicate it. Wild birds migrating to the UK from mainland Europe during the winter months can carry the disease and this can lead to cases in poultry and other captive birds.
Poultry keepers must now do the following: • House or net all poultry and captive birds to keep them separate from wild birds • Cleanse and disinfect clothing, footwear, equipment and vehicles before and after contact with poultry and captive birds – if practical, use disposable protective clothing • Reduce the movement of people, vehicles or equipment to and from areas where poultry and captive birds are kept, to minimise contamination from manure, slurry and other products, and use effective vermin control • Thoroughly cleanse and disinfect housing on a continuous basis • Keep fresh disinfectant at the right concentration at all farm and poultry housing entry and exit points • Minimise direct and indirect contact between poultry and captive birds and wild birds, including making sure all feed and water is not accessible to wild birds.
Government Chief Veterinary Officers are encouraging bird keepers to use the next few days to prepare for the new housing measures, including taking steps to safeguard animal welfare, consult their vet and put up additional housing where necessary. Members of the public are also being asked not to approach or touch poultry or other birds that you find or come across, on no account.
Public health advice remains that the risk to human health from the virus is low and food standards bodies advise that avian influenzas pose a very low food safety risk for UK consumers. There is no impact on the consumption of properly cooked poultry products including eggs.
Dominic Harrison, Blackburn with Darwen’s Director of Public Health, said: I would like to reassure people that the risk of humans catching Avian Flu is low, but I would also strongly advise people to avoid contact with all birds, especially wild birds and poultry. This virus spreads through having close contact with an infected bird, whether it is alive or dead, so avoiding this is important.
We are a nation of animal lovers and, for some of us, if we see a bird that is clearly unwell or suffering, our instinct will be to help it. However, we are urging everyone not to do that – on no account should any of us be touching dead birds and wildfowl. If you know of any birds that appear unwell, please report them to the Defra Rural Services Helpline on 03000 200 301.
If you find dead wild waterfowl (swans, geese or ducks) or other dead wild birds, such as gulls or birds of prey, you should report them to the Defra helpline – call 03459 33 55 77 and select option 7 – and arrangements will be made to remove them swiftly.
Coalville, Leicestershire, has an interesting past, with coal mining, for this region of Leicestershire, being a major part of the town’s success and growth. Located between Burton upon Trent and Leicester, Coalville is close to Jct 22 of the M1 motorway. This area attracts many visitors and, as well as providing shopping opportunities and facilities, for residents, locals and the aforementioned visitors, has housing and accommodation needs, of all types. A good number of eateries and restaurants, plus pubs and other establishments, contribute to the popularity of Coalville. I searched for a venue that offered something for everyone – family, friends or a romantic, intimate dining occasion.
La Torre (opened November 2007) gained much interest from the outset. Many customers, from the beginning, have continued to be loyal and, certainly, recommendations are in abundance, as I found out. This Italian restaurant continues to gain new customers, from regular recommendations. I was very warmly and genuinely greeted by Gregorio. The immediate impression was of calm and relaxation. Certainly, first impressions count a lot, in my book.
Starter dishes have a splendid array, with something to tantalise the tastebuds of everyone. I selected Funghi Farciti (Baked mushroom filled with aubergine, tomato, topped with mozzarella cheese). An excellent choice, with presentation to match, being very flavoursome. Other options included meat and other choices. The main course offerings had many delights – beef, chicken, pork, fish, seafood, pasta and more. My choice was for Trancio Di Salmone (Fresh salmon fillet grilled and served on a bed of spinach and accompanied with a lemon sauce). Certainly, the complementing flavours were ‘exceptional’ and ‘Compliments to Chef’ had to be sent. Really, most impressive. Desserts offer temptations from Chocolate Torte, to Cheesecake. I opted for Tiramisu and it absolutely did not disappoint, having superb taste and texture.
Wines/drinks have quality productions and parties/occasions can be arranged, easily. Takeaways and gift vouchers are available, also. Many thanks to Gabriele, for ensuring that all coming from the kitchen was exceptional and to Suzann, for excellent service throughout. Occasional entertainment events are very popular and booking is most advisable. Highly recommended. La Torre, 48 High Street, Coalville, Leicestershire LE67 3EE. Tel: 01530 817744 E-mail: info@latorrecoalville.co.uk www.latorrecoalville.co.uk
