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An innovative supported living scheme providing new accommodation for adults with learning disabilities has opened in Heywood.

The £1.8 million new build at Cherwell Avenue contains 17 modern self-contained homes and has been delivered in partnership by Rochdale Borough Council and social enterprise PossAbilities. Each apartment compromises a living room, kitchen, walk-in showers and bedroom with on-site staff providing 24-hour help and support. Rooms are also fitted with modern assistive technology to help support independent living. The project ensures residents living with learning disabilities have their own home and ‘front door’ for the first time, with 36-year-old Rochdale borough resident Ryan Banks the first person to be handed the keys for his new apartment. Ryan said: “I am pleased to have my own place to live, it’s very exciting to be moving in to my new home with my own front door. I have done it up nice, the old fashioned way. The rooms are absolutely great and I am really happy with everything.”

Councillor Iftikhar Ahmed, cabinet member for adult care, said: “The moment I set foot in the new accommodation I could tell what a superb scheme it was, expertly designed to ensure residents’ have high quality independent living. It delivers another part of our supported living vision, which will see more and more people with learning disabilities get their own front door for the first time.”

He added: “I would like to thank everyone who has played their part in delivering this fantastic project, it is something we can all be proud of I know from speaking with residents and their families how pleased they are with the new accommodation.

It showcases the borough’s caring side at its very best.”
Rachel Law, chief executive of PossAbilities, said: “To see our first resident handed their keys was a really moving moment for me and opens the door to a powerful new future of hope and independence. We had a dream to deliver this project and it has now turned into a reality.

It is the culmination of a lot of hard work. This is about providing the opportunity for 17 residents to have a place that, for the first time in their lives, they can call home. That is a really powerful message to portray and is just the start of our journey to providing even more services for some of our borough’s most vulnerable residents.”
Award-winning PossAbilities also runs the adjacent Cherwell Centre, which offers a range of services and facilities for those who have physical and learning disabilities.

Lancashire News, Lancs Health & Care

Top health experts commit to new Oldham Tobacco Alliance and making the borough Smoke Free by 2030. On Wednesday 29 September a panel event was held at the Queen Elizabeth Hall in Oldham, the event was based around one question – how can we make smoking history?
Organised by Oldham Council, Oldham Cares and Your Health Oldham and hosted by the BBC’s Kevin Fitzpatrick, audience members heard from an expert panel about what challenges we face in ending smoking and how much progress has been made so far.

The panel was made up of:
• Kevin Fitzpatrick (host) who has worked as a reporter, newsreader and producer for the BBC for 15 years.
He’s reported for Radio 5 Live and Radio 4 and currently works for BBC North West Tonight and the Sunday Politics programme.
• Professor Peter Hajek, Professor Peter Hajek is Professor of Clinical Psychology and Director of the Health and Lifestyle Research Unit at the Wolfsen Institute of Preventative Medicine.
• Dr Alex Bobak a GP in Wandsworth, South London. He started running Specialist Stop Smoking Clinics in 2001 and became the first GPSI in smoking cessation in the UK.
• Louise Ross who managed the Leicester City Stop Smoking Service, the first e-cigarette friendly service in the world. She is also a trustee of the New Tobacco Alliance.
• Elizabeth Woodworth, Head of Smoking Cessation Services for ABL Health.
Director of Public Health in Oldham, Katrina Stephens said: “It was great to see so many passionate people coming together to contribute their thoughts and suggestions on how we can make smoking history in Oldham.
“There’s a long way to go but we have made some progress to date: smoking prevalence amongst adults has come down from 24.2% in 2012 to 17.9% in 2019. We have made all council owned properties, vehicles, parks and open spaces smoke free to protect others from the harms of second-hand smoke, discouraged young people from starting to smoke and offered support for people thinking about stopping smoking.”
One of the main issues talked about was the fact that smoking is the biggest preventable cause of health inequalities. Oldham Council Cabinet Member for Health and Social Care Zahid Chauhan had this to say:
“We know that smoking is far more common among routine and manual workers, people with a mental health condition, prisoners, looked-after children and the LGBTQ+ community, and the more disadvantaged someone is, the more likely they are to smoke and suffer from smoking-related disease and premature death.

“We must act now in order to improve health outcomes and tackle the inequality we are seeing. I’m proud of what we’ve achieved so far but we still have more to do to make smoking history in Oldham and achieve the ambition of being smoke free by 2030.” The Oldham Tobacco Alliance will help realise this ambition and coordinate and contribute to tobacco control work in order to:
• Make smoking less accessible, acceptable and desirable
• Empower successful quitting
• Stop young people from starting to smoke in the first place
• Improve the health and wellbeing of Oldham’s population and reduce the health inequalities experienced by some of our communities due to smoking and tobacco-related harm.
Raz Mohammed, Head of Communities for ABL Health said:
“Quitting is the single most important thing you can do for your health. It’s often not easy to quit, but with the right advice and support, any smoker can do it. If you want help to quit smoking, there is support available to help you.”
For all the details on how to stop smoking:
• Smoking cessation – Specialist stop smoking service from Your Health Oldham for Oldham residents and those registered with an Oldham GP.
• Stop smoking guidance – Oldham Council website for further information and resources.

Lancashire News, Lancs Sport

Under-21s to play November qualifier at Burnley

International football is returning to Turf Moor, with the Clarets chosen to host an England Under-21 fixture in November. Burnley will stage England’s European Championship qualifier against the Czech Republic on Thursday, 11 November (KO 7pm). The fixture will be England’s fourth game in Group B as the U21 side – now under the management of former Republic of Ireland international midfielder Lee Carsley – bids to reach the 2023 finals in Romania and Georgia. Burnley chairman Alan Pace said: “We are honoured to be hosting England U21s and bringing international football back to Burnley. “As a club with a passion for developing young homegrown talent, I am sure our supporters will welcome the opportunity to see the country’s most exciting players at Turf Moor and get behind England in this important UEFA Under 21 Championship qualifier.”

England kick off their qualifying campaign at home to Kosovo at Stadium mk on Tuesday, 7 September as they begin their quest to reach their ninth successive appearance in the finals of the competition.

Clarets’ winger Dwight McNeil – who is too old to be eligible this time around – helped England reach the 2021 finals in Hungary and Slovenia before Aidy Boothroyd’s squad missed out on a place in the knock-out stages. Turf Moor was due to host a European U21 qualifier between England and Turkey in March, 2020 before the pandemic forced the game to be postponed but now gets the chance to stage a third international at this level following games in 2014 and 1995.

TICKET PRICES
Tickets for this game are on sale now in the Upper and Lower North Stand initially, from the Turf Moor ticket office and online.

GENERAL ADMISSION
• ADULTS: £15
• CHILDREN/CONCESSION: £5

2021/2022 SEASON TICKET HOLDERS
• ADULTS: £7.50
• CHILDREN/CONCESSIONS: £2.50

BUY ONLINE NOW
GROUPS OF 10 OR MORE (Please contact ticket office direct)
• ADULTS: £7.50
• CHILDREN/CONCESSIONS: £2.50

Alternatively contact the Turf Moor Ticket Office via ticketoffice@burnleyfc.com or call 01282 446800 (Option 2)
“We are honoured to be hosting England U21s and bringing international football back to Burnley. As a club with a passion for developing young homegrown talent, I am sure our supporters will welcome the opportunity to see the country’s most exciting players at Turf Moor and get behind England in this important UEFA Under 21 Championship qualifier

Lancashire News

Protect your pooch from dog-nappers – that’s the message in a new Ribble Valley community safety campaign.
Ribble Valley Dog Watch aims to protect dog-owners from thieves looking to capitalise on increased prices and demand for pedigree pets.

There was a 13 per cent increase in dog thefts in Lancashire last year, but social media reports and differences in the way dog thefts are recorded suggests the problem might be worse.

Ribble Valley Borough Council, which coordinates the Ribble Valley Community Safety Partnership, has launched a new section on its web site featuring advice and information on how to keep the canine culprits at bay. And Ribble Valley Borough Council dog wardens will be out and about on popular dog-walking routes over the coming weeks handing out leaflets and warning people about the problem.

Robert Thompson, chairman of the Ribble Valley Community Safety Partnership, said: “Demand for puppies has risen sharply and there are lengthy waiting lists and high prices for some breeds. “Multiple puppy thefts have been reported in national media over the last year and this is expected to rise, so the Government is proposing to make pet-theft a specific crime category in recognition of the significant distress it causes to dogs and owners.

“We have launched this campaign to stay a step ahead of the problem and help Ribble Valley dog-owners keep their precious pets safe.”
How to keep your dog safe:
• Do not leave your dog unattended at any time
• Do not tie your dog up outside a shop
• Do not leave your dog in an unsecured garden (most dogs are stolen from gardens)
• Be aware of strangers who show an interest in your dog – do not let them take photographs, or give them information, such as your pet’s name or address
• Watch out for people in vehicles (especially vans) parked where you wouldn’t expect them
• Your dog should wear a collar and tag in public
• Make sure your dog is microchipped and keep the details up to date
• Change your walking routes regularly
• Do not let your dog wander off – keep it close at all times and better still keep it on a lead
• Consider carrying a personal attack alarm or loud whistle in the event someone tries to steal your dog
If your pet goes missing:
• Check your home and local area thoroughly
• Call 999 providing as many descriptive details as you can
• Contact your local council, as dog wardens sometimes find stray dogs
• Phone the microchip database that your pet is registered with and report them as missing, so that if anyone tries to re-register the chip number you will be informed
• Advertise the loss of your dog at vets, animal rescue centres and on community noticeboards
• Register your pet on missing pet websites such as petslocated.com, doglost.co.uk or nationalpetregister.org

More information is available by visiting the Dog Watch section on our website. https://www.ribblevalley.gov.uk/dogs

Lancashire News, Lancs Sport

Tyrhys Dolan showed once again that he’s a class act – both on and off the pitch. To mark World Mental Health Day, the 19-year-old paid a special visit to Our Lady & St John Catholic College in Blackburn.

The club’s official charity, Blackburn Rovers Community Trust, work closely with the school, where they deliver the Premier League Inspire project – an education programme aimed at young people aged 11-25, with a key focus on improving mental health and emotional wellbeing. Dolan, who has netted three times for Rovers this season, spent time talking to pupils on the programme, offering advice and support, and sharing situations he has experienced in his own life.

There was also a special surprise in store for one young student, who was presented with a Rovers shirt. To collectively recognise World Mental Health Day, EFL clubs and Club Community Organisations have been organising ‘Do One Thing’ activities as an act of kindness to those deserving within their local communities, with the message that if we all do one thing to fight for mental health, we can change everything.

The EFL’s charity partner, Mind, will be taking over the EFL’s social media channels, so keep an eye out for the countless heart-warming gestures that have been taking place at clubs and in local communities up and down the country, in support of World Mental Health Day and the EFL’s #DoOneThing campaign.

Lancashire News, Lancs Sport

Tickets now on general sale!

CONFIRMED: The Clarets will play last season’s finalists, Tottenham Hotspur, at Turf Moor on Wednesday 27th October at 7:45pm.
Being one of five all-Premier League ties, this is sure to be a fantastic cup tie, and after a storming performance by the Clarets in the last round, highlighted with four goals from Jay Rodriguez, you will not want to miss it.

PRICE DETAILS BELOW
Tickets are now on general sale.

Pre-matchday
Adults: £15
Over 65s & under 23s: £10
Under 17s: £5
Under 12s: £2.50
Make sure you get them early, so you don’t miss out on these incredible prices as there will be an increase on matchday!

Matchday
Adults: £20
Over 65s & under 23s: £15
Under 17s: £10
Under 12s: £7.50

Tickets are available to purchase ONLINE or at the Turf Moor ticket office.
Want to upgrade to something special for this cup match? We also have Premier League quality hospitality packages on offer. CLICK HERE to see what we have on offer!

Sean Dyche’s side booked their place in the fourth round thanks to a magnificent performance by ‘one of our own’, Jay Rodriguez, who scored all 4 goals in the 4-1 victory over Rochdale.
His 12-minute hat-trick helped the Clarets turn the third-round tie on its head after the League Two side took the lead just after half time. He then bagged another from close range to give his side the chance of a cup run in the competition where he scored his first senior goal for the club.

IMPORTANT NOTICE – BARNFIELD CONSTRUC-TION STAND
Season ticket holders in the area unfortunately will not be able to reserve their seats in this stand due to planned changes in the segregation line.

Purchasable seats in this area will go on sale following a phased approach, starting from blocks 8, 16, 24, before moving in to blocks 7, 15, 23, before finally to blocks 6, 14, 22.
Blocks 5, 13, 21 in this stand will not be sold.

Lancashire News

We are delighted to have this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to preserve and celebrate the original features of the Grade I listed Harris and protect them for the future.

To create the exciting updates and new spaces at The Harris, we need to temporarily close the building from 5pm on Saturday 2 October to let the work begin. However, don’t worry as we will be creating new spaces across the community to showcase The Harris and house our services during the closure.
Between Monday 4 October and Saturday 16 October you will be able to access library services online – there is a huge selection of e-books and magazines for you to take a look at, or you can visit other libraries across Preston. From Monday 18 October, The Harris library and IT services will be available for all in its new ‘home from home’ in the Guild Hall.

We have funds committed to the project by National Lottery Heritage Fund, the UK Government’s Towns Fund, and a wide range of generous supporters. It’s also an excellent example of joint partnership working between Preston City Council and Lancashire County Council in making this happen.
Councillor Peter Kelly, Cabinet member for culture and arts at Preston City Council, said:
“The ambitious plans and vision we’ve had for the re-imagining the Harris project are now coming to fruition as we take this huge step forward.

“In order to achieve and realise these changes, the Harris building must close for a period of time to allow this work to take place. We’re working hard in the background to ensure you’re kept up to date and how you can still interact with our services while the building is closed. Look out for details on our ‘home from home’ updates.”
County Councillor Peter Buckley, Cabinet member for community and cultural services at Lancashire County Council, added:

“The temporary closure of the Harris is a key milestone in the journey to realising the ambitious Harris Your Place project for Preston and Lancashire. “I am pleased we are able to continue the library and IT services from the temporary Harris ‘home from home’ in the Guild Hall. Here visitors will be able to borrow and browse, log on, collect reservations and enjoy the book of the month from Monday 18th October. “This is an exciting time for The Harris and we can’t wait for the project to begin to preserve and celebrate The Harris’ original features and protect them for future generations to enjoy.”

Leader of Preston City Council, Councillor Matthew Brown, said:
“While it is sad to see the doors of the iconic Harris building temporarily close, this is the culmination of years of work to establish the right plans and secure funding for this important and beloved Preston asset.
This is a key step forward in delivering the Harris Quarter Towns Fund Investment Programme, which sees significant investment into projects that represent positive change in the city. It is a strong example of the power of collaboration and commitment to delivering our ambitions for Preston that benefits everyone.” You can follow the project’s progress via the Harris website and social media channels, where we’ll also share news of upcoming pop-up exhibitions and Halloween half-term family activities and where they’ll take place. Before we close on 2 October why not visit an exhibition, pick up some books to tide you over, visit the café for one last time in its current location and enjoy 50% off selected shop stock.

The Harris re-imagining project arms to create a cultural, civic and community hub at Preston and Lancashire’s premier art gallery, museum and library.

Alternative libraries are available to visit across Preston – Ingol, Savick, Fulwood, Sharoe Green and Ribbleton
Preston City Council actively applies and prioritises the principles of Community Wealth Building wherever applicable and appropriate. Community Wealth Building is an approach which aims to ensure the economic system builds wealth and prosperity for everyone. For more information please see: www.prestoncommunitywealth.org

Lancs Weddings, Nottingham News, Notts Weddings

As couples plan for their big day for 2022 now is the time to get into shape. and start organizing for what will be the best day of their lives. For the bride, you can’t start earlier enough. You want to arrive at the alter looking vibrant with health and beauty, so what better excuse do you need to invest a little bit of time, money and energy in getting you there? Whether it is planning a few pampering trips to some spas or joining a gym, not only can you trim your figure, you’ll do wonders for your complexion and overall energy levels. Shopping for the wedding dress is probably the part of the wedding plans you are looking forward to more than any other aspect. The majority of bridal gowns bought in the UK are classed as ‘off the peg.’ You try on a sample of the gown in the shop; they take your measurements and order the most appropriate size for you which is then delivered to the shop for alterations to fit your exact shape and size.

Don’t panic, there may be a huge amount to do but here is a handy checklist with some of the main points to take into consideration in the build up to the big day!

12 months before…
Choose a wedding date
Decide on a budget
Make a list of guests and decide on numbers
Book your Church/Ceremony location. Book your reception venue/caterers. Choose your Bridesmaids, Ushers and Best Man. Start looking for The Dress!. Choose and book your photographer

8 months before…
Choose bridesmaids’ dresses
Book entertainment
Choose and order your wedding cake
Make an appointment with your chosen florist

6 months before…
Give Notice of Marriage
Purchase or hire menswear
Select your wedding rings

4 months before…
Send out your wedding invitations
Arrange fittings for the wedding dress and menswear

1 month before…
Arrange a final fitting of your wedding dress your bridesmaids, ushers and best man.
Enjoy your hen and stag parties!

2 weeks before…
Confirm the date and time of the rehearsal to the relevant people

1 week before…
Arrange to collect your wedding dress, bridesmaids dresses and the menswear
Have all your beauty treatments
Drink plenty of water and have some early nights
Relax and enjoy this time – all your hard work is about to come to completion!

Lancashire News, Lancs What's On

With the Coronavirus Pandemic putting a stop to Live music around the world for most of 2020/21, it is with a huge sigh and with many fingers crossed that The South can get back on the road and do what they do best – perform the songs of that great British pop institution, The Beautiful South, to the thousands of fans of these timeless classics.

The South are an impressive 9 piece band who feature former members of The Beautiful South including singer Alison Wheeler and lifelong sax player Gaz Birtles.  Since Dave Hemingway, the original singer, left the group at the end of 2016, Gaz has moved across to front the band with Alison and taken on vocal duties.

Since the demise of The Beautiful South in 2007, this exciting live band have spent 11 years touring the theatres and festivals of the UK up and down the country, bringing back the full sound and arrangements of these treasured songs  –  A Little Time (the number one single), Perfect 10, Rotterdam, Song For Whoever, Old Red Eyes Is Back, Good as Gold, Don’t Marry Her plus many more singles and album tracks as well as a few choice South originals. These songs span an impressive 18 year career starting way back in 1989! 

Let’s Carry On… Regardless!

The South are:

Alison Wheeler (Vocals), Gaz Birtles (Vocals), Phil Barton (Guitars), Steve Nutter (Bass), Dave Anderson (Drums), Karl Brown (Percussion), Gareth John (Trumpet), Su Robinson (Sax),  Andy Price (Keys). 

THE SOUTH – 2021 UK Dates include:

Saturday 21st August                       FROME – Cheese & Grain   

Sunday 22nd August                        CARDIFF – Globe    

Saturday 4th September                  WHITBY – Pavilion    

Sunday 5th September                    BLACKBURN – King George’s Hall     

Thursday 9th September                 HASTINGS – White Rock Theatre     

Friday 10th September                     SHOREHAM – Ropetackle

Friday 8th October                           COLNE – Muni Theatre     

Saturday 9th October                       HALIFAX – Square Chapel     

Sunday 10th October                       LEEDS – Warehouse     

Friday 29th October                          HARPENDEN – Public Halls      

Saturday 30th October                     SOUTHAMPTON – The Brook  

Saturday 6th November                    SETTLE – Victoria Hall      

Thursday 11th November                PORT TALBOT – Princess Royal Theatre

Friday 12th November                      TAMWORTH – Assembly Rooms

Saturday 13th November                 DURHAM – Gala Theatre

Wednesday 1st December              WOLVERHAMPTON – Robin 2 

All tickets for above shows are available from – http://thesouth.co.uk/tour-dates/

For more information on THE SOUTH, please visit the following website / social media links below:

Website – http://thesouth.co.uk/

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/TheSouthBand

Twitter – https://twitter.com/thesouthuk

You Tube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJAjjjfCC8k&feature=youtu.be   and   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3sbWXyaXm4o&feature=youtu.be

Lancashire News, Lancs Sport

Triumphant win secures place in next round of the league cup
Burnley FC Women secured a spot in the Preliminary round of the FA Women’s National League Cup on Sunday, in style with a 7-2 win over league rivals Hull City Ladies.

A busy first half saw the home side start brightly with Katie Thompson and Emily Smith on the right, sending the ball in to find Liberty Bott who smashed it into the top right-hand corner to open the scoring four minutes in.
The joy was short lived however, with Burnley quick on the attack managing to equalise two minutes later through Lucia Molinari. The goals kept coming in the half, on 21 minutes Emily Smith rounded keeper Bracewell to put Hull ahead.

Ten minutes before half time with the clarets battling to get back in the game, the referee awarded a free-kick 20 yards out which Millie Ravening hit superbly to bring the clarets equal again, 2-2.
Shortly before half time Burnley were forced to make a change in goal, with Lucy Farrell replacing an injured captain, Lauren Bracewell. Burnley were quick to it in the second half with both sides enjoying chances.
However, the visitors took the lead for the first time in the game when striker Evie Priestley struck at goal to put Burnley ahead, and to bring her current goals tally to 4 goals in 5 appearances so far this season.

Chasing an equaliser Hull put the Burnley defence to work with Rachel Ackroyd having a good chance but defenders Megan Dykes, Olivia Wilson, Cara Bickett and Dani Coooper prevented any goals.

In the second change of the afternoon for the clarets, Katie Thomas replaced Lucia Molinari.
Shortly after, having enjoyed a positive spell of possession the clarets struck again with Dominique Cooper joining fellow new recruits Molinari and Ravening on the scoresheet, when a through ball saw her in on goal to strengthen the visitors lead. 2-4. More goals were to be added, with Courtney Willis bagging a fifth in the 80th minute, followed by Evie Priestley who netted her second of the afternoon.

With the final whistle drawing close, there was late drama when a foul on Katie Thomas in the area saw Nicola Worthington step up to the penalty spot to inflict another goal on the hosts, making the final score 2-7.
The triumphant win sees the clarets progress into the next round of the FA Women’s National League Cup.

Burnley FC Women Manager, Matt Bee said:
“The first half was frustrating, we were well below our standards.
The intensity of the performance and quality was lacking.
“Second half we found better movement with the ball and played into better areas of the pitch. It’s good to get goals, however, there are areas we need to work on and refine.”
It won’t be long before the claret women meet Hull City Ladies again, with the two sides due to reunite in the league in two weeks’ time on Sunday 26th September.
Burnley: Bracewell (Farrell 41), Dykes, Wilson, Bickett, Worthington, Priestley, Willis, Dom Cooper, Cooper, Ravening, Molinari (Thomas 63)
Subs: Hamer, Fleck, Greenhalgh
Hull: Cooke, Oxley, Langford (Bowman 67), Dawson, Tanser, Driscoll (McIntosh 72), Thompson, Bott, Smith, Ackroyd
Subs: Wallace, Martin