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Lancashire News, Lancs Sport

Teddy Mfuni felt the team played well but lacked that finishing touch after falling to a late defeat away at Carlisle United. PNE U19 fell to a 2-1 away defeat in the EFL Youth Alliance league yesterday thanks to goals from Mason Hardy and Max Kilsby either side of Mfuni’s late equaliser.

Mfuni said: “I think the team played well, I think they played really well, we got in and around the box we had so many chances, but we failed to put those chances away but overall, I thought we did well and were unlucky in the end.” The young centre half opened his scoring account for the season in the defeat and was pleased to see the ball hit the back of the net. “We had to get a goal back and I had to use my chance, I saw the ball coming and I anticipated where the ball would land and made sure that my effort would hit the back of the net and I was very pleased that it did. “Going into the next game Mfuni believes focus will be the key to not repeating moments like those in the final seconds of the game again in the future.

“In those moments of the game I need to try and keep everyone focused till the last minute since everybody is tired from playing a full, extremely physical 90 minutes, I just have to keep pushing them until the end.”

Lancashire News, Lancs Sport

Tickets for our upcoming trip to Huddersfield Town are now on sale to Season Ticket Holders (one ticket per season ticket).

Any remaining tickets will go on general sale from Monday 20th September.
The clash against Carlos Corberan’s Terriers takes place on Tuesday 28th September, kick-off 7.45pm at the John Smith’s Stadium.

Ticket Prices:
Adult £25
Senior (65+) £20
Under-19s £15
Under-11s £10

Wheelchair Supporters:
We have been allocated eight pairs of wheelchair tickets, prices are as above with the carer free of charge if required. Accessible transport will be available for wheelchair users via Away Travel. If you require use of the lift to access the vehicle for Away Travel you will need to board at the Darwen End, Ewood Park.

Travel:
Travel is available for the journey to Yorkshire, with details below:
Adult: £16
Concession: £14.50
Departing from Accrington (Boars Head) at 4.30pm and Ewood Park (Darwen End) at 5pm.
To book, call 01254 372000 or book in person at the Roverstore.

Lancashire News

Businesses and residents are invited to have their say on the review of Bury Council’s gambling policy.
The council is required to have a policy and review it every three years. It is now consulting gambling premises such as betting shops, amusement arcades and pubs, but anyone is allowed to comment.

The Gambling Act 2005 has three licensing objectives: to prevent gambling from being a source of crime and disorder, being associated with crime and disorder, or being used to support crime; to ensure that gambling is conducted in a fair and open way; and to protect children and other vulnerable people from being harmed or exploited by gambling.
If you wish to make comment on the consultation policy document you are invited to view it on the council’s website at www.bury.gov.uk/gamblingpolicy-consultation. On request, the licensing office can provide a hard copy of the existing policy. Additional general information is available from the Gambling Commission website at www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk

Comments must be received by 22 October 2021. Comments will be considered and may be published afterwards (anonymously if requested). Any changes to the policy would start in January 2022.

Lancashire News, Lancs Health & Care

One of the most notorious causes of joint pain is arthritis, the painful condition affects thousands of people in the UK and can occur at any time of life, although most common in the middle aged to elderly population.
As an excruciatingly painful condition, arthritis can make it tough to continue with everyday activities and rob the individual of their range of movement. Physiotherapy can help.

Many people think that exercising with osteoarthritis is difficult, even impossible, because of the pain.
The truth is that an arthritic joint needs to get nutrition, and there is no better way to provide joints their nutrients than the movement itself.

Exercise is actually beneficial for those with osteoarthritis, but there are some things to remember.
• Exercise will help you feel better, reduce pain, and improve your ability to do daily activities if done regularly.
• A common symptom is pain after activity, which may make you reluctant to exercise. However, you can help relieve pain with heat or ice to stay active.
• Ice is a great drug-free pain reliever. It helps decrease joint swelling and pain. If your joint hurts, apply ice for 15 minutes. If you don’t have a cold pack, a bag of frozen vegetables (like peas) will do the trick.
• Exercise should be balanced with rest and joint care. If your joints hurt or you notice redness or swelling, rest your joints, then try a little exercise.
• Always check with your doctor before starting an exercise program.

Joints and muscles need to be exercised to prevent stiffness and weakness. Also, exercise will make you feel better and help you maintain a healthy weight. Excess body weight places extra force and pressure on arthritic joints, which helps osteoarthritis progress more rapidly. For more healthcare tips and advice, contact T4 Physio in Bolton for the first step to reduced pain and increased activity.

T4 Physio is a renowned clinic located in Kearsley Bolton.
The techniques used by lead therapist and founder Nash Danga are helping the population of Lancashire make the most of their lives. Contact T4 today on 01204 506 804 or log on at t4physo.com/contact.

Lancashire News, Lancs Health & Care

The efforts of green-fingered staff at a Leyland care home have borne some extra special fruit after they scooped an award in the council’s annual horticulture competition.Broadfield House in Leyland has been named winners in the ‘Business’ category in this year’s South Ribble in Bloom, which is held every year by South Ribble Council. The Lancashire County Council care home pipped second place N&K Harvey Funerals in Leyland and Royal British Legion Middleforth in Penwortham, which finished third.

Together as an alfresco activity with the residents, staff at Broadfield House are growing their own edible in their market garden, including broccoli, sprouts, swiss chard and tomatoes. Staff have also created a sensory garden with a variety of herbs, which stir up old memories with residents. Scrumptious strawberries are being cultivated in raised flower beds, with everybody having the opportunity to water the plants while seated in the great outdoors.

The project is being nurtured by Helen O’Connor, the activity co-ordinator at Broadfield House along with colleagues Jane Van-Grunsven and Vicky Coxhead. Vicky, who has been a carer at Broadfield House for more than two decades, works tirelessly in her spare time to create stunning floral hanging baskets, which “bring great joy” to residents. Helen said: “Vicky, who has been a care assistant at the home for over 20 years, is a keen gardener – and has green fingers.
“This can be seen in the hard work she puts into the amazing hanging baskets. Vicky makes them in her own time and are on display at the front and back of the home. “The different flowers, colours and scents bring great joy to the people living at Broadfield House.”

Lancashire County Councillor Graham Gooch, cabinet member for adult services, has congratulated staff for their accolade. Cllr Gooch said: “Once again, this is another example of staff in our care homes going the extra mile to bring joy to their residents.

“It’s fantastic that Broadfield House and its green-fingered staff have been recognised – and I can’t wait to see what else staff have in store in the future. “Congratulations to everyone who has contributed to this wonderful project.”
Cllr Aniela Bylinski Gelder, cabinet member for communities, social justice and wealth building at South Ribble Borough Council, thanked all of this year’s entrants for helping ” brighten up our borough”. Cllr Gelder said: “Congratulations to Broadfield House and all the other winners of this year’s South Ribble In Bloom competition. “We received so many wonderful entries and I know the judging panel had such a tough time deciding which ones were the best – so to come out on top is a real achievement. Well done!

Lancashire News, Lancs Leisure, Nottingham News, Notts Leisure

The Yorkshire Air Museum has burst back to life celebrating the wonder of Aviation, which we proudly proclaim as Yorkshire’s greatest invention! Did you know that the aeroplane was first invented in our own county?

Museum Director Barbara George explains: “Scarborough born nobleman George Cayley was so inspired by the passenger carrying hot air balloons of the Mongolfier brothers in France that he defined the principles for a ‘flying machine’ in 1799, designing the very first outline of a ‘conventional’ aeroplane with fixed wings, a ‘fuselage’ and using the acts of propulsion and lift as individual functions to make it fly.”

This ultimately led to the creation of his full-size glider which, in 1853, made the first man-carrying flight at his family home at Brompton by Sawdon. The Museum is proud to display the unique replica of this amazing craft which now takes take centre place in our huge hangar, strikingly mounted on a plinth, along with other iconic Yorkshire designed aircraft, such as the Blackburn Buccaneer, the last of a long line of aircraft from the company founded by Leeds born Robert Blackburn, and, of course, own unique WWII Halifax Mk. III bomber, “Friday the 13th”. This is so named after the most successful Halifax, flying from its Yorkshire base at RAF Lissett near Bridlington.

We know you will be inspired after visiting our wonderful museum, based on an original WWII Bomber Command base, with all the history and heritage of the period.

Enjoy discovering our amazing aircraft collection amongst our extensive, spacious grounds and take a stroll around our woodland nature area. Discover a tranquil, fragrant spot in our ‘Jardin des Papillons’ or Memorial Rose Gardens and enjoy a family picnic on our lawns.

Open Daily 10:00am to 17:00pm. (Winter 10:00am – 16:00pm)
Admission: £12 Adults, £5 Child (4-17). Family £30 (2A + up to 3 Children.)
Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence Award.

Lancashire News, Lancs Leisure

As part of the celebrations to mark the Lake District National Park’s 70th birthday, seven specially selected routes have been relaunched to really show off the variety of landscapes and environments that the Lake District has to offer.
This week marks exactly 70 years since the Lake District National Park was founded and work began to look after this special place.

Chief Executive of The Lake District National Park Authority, Richard Leafe said: “The importance of National Parks for health and wellbeing benefits has been highlighted during the pandemic. It’s been heartening to see so many people helping us look after the Lake District during this time – from litter pickers to other community groups and volunteers – we hope that this will continue for the next 70 years, and beyond.

“Looking forward, we have a commitment to continuing to protect the Lake District, ensuring that nature and wildlife thrive while working closely with our vibrant communities and our farmers, who are custodians of our unique landscape.

“Our immediate key priorities are to implement our new partnership plan, our Authority commitment to reach net zero by 2025, and the delivery of the new Farming in Protected Landscapes funding.

The seven selected celebratory walks are from the Lake District Miles without Stiles accessible routes. The 49 routes are split into three categories; ‘For some’, ‘For many’, ‘For all’, meaning that users know what to expect when they are planning their walks. It’s hoped they will encourage people to explore those lesser known, yet equally beautiful, areas of the Lake District and make new memories.

From Roman ruins to abandoned railway lines and plenty of lake shores in between, these seven spectacular routes are ideal for first time visitors to the Lake District and for those who want to try something new.
The seven special routes are:
• Monk Coniston
• Broughton Railway
• Walls Drive, Ravenglass
• Friar’s Crag
• Staveley Riverside
• Wray Castle to Loanthwaite
• Dunmallard, Pooley Bridge

We are asking people to help us celebrate by taking photos while they are on these routes and sharing them with us on social media using #LakeDistrict70

To showcase how accessible our Miles without Stiles routes really are, we have partnered with TGA Mobility to show to their customers how you can still get out and enjoy the Lake District whatever your ability. More information about these and all of our other Miles without Stiles routes here: https://www.lakedistrict.gov.uk/visiting/things-to-do/walking/mileswithoutstiles

Our photo shows one of the 7 for 70 Miles Without Stiles Routes being promoted to celebrate 70 years of the Lake District National Park.

Lancashire News, Lancs Leisure

Mynydd Sleddog Adventures is Wales’ first and only outdoor activity provider, specialising in husky rides and sled dog experiences with our team of super canine athletes.

With 20 years experience of training and racing sled dogs in the UK and abroad, we pride ourselves on leading awesome adventures for anyone who loves the wild outdoors and of course sled dogs Autumn/Winter is our prime time when our dogs just want to work, so why not join us for the experience of a lifetime.

You will have the opportunity to forget the hustle and bustle of everyday life and immerse yourself in the unique and crazy world of Dog Mushing and Sled Dog Sports. If you are looking for a fast paced, adrenaline fuelled, blast through the stunning undulating trails of Hiraethog Forest, then our 6 Dog Team Passenger Run is the adventure for you!

Alternatively, our Intro to Mushing is ideal for children or adults who would love to interact with working sled dogs, learn the basics of Dog Mushing and run a small team of sled dogs themselves, surrounded by the beautiful landscape of Dolben Hall.

To book your sled dog powered adventure go to www.mynyddsleddog adventures.com
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Lancashire News, Lancs Leisure

An exciting Lake District National Park project has been awarded a £250,000 grant from the Government’s £40 million second round of the Green Recovery Challenge Fund, a multi-million pound boost for green jobs and nature recovery. The Lake District Centre for Nature Conservation and Connection is a new partnership between The Lake District National Park Authority and The Ernest Cook Trust. The project has three main strands:

• The conservation, restoration and interpretation of eight priority habitats at Brockhole, the Lake District Visitor Centre.
• The development of a fully resourced, accessible and versatile engagement programme for young people from urban backgrounds to connect with nature on the site.
• And a training programme that will upskill young people in habitat restoration/conservation skills, providing valuable work experience, skills and importantly accreditation for jobs in the environmental sector.

Sam Mason of the Lake District National Park Authority commented: “We are delighted to have secured this funding and look forward to working with The Ernest Cook Trust over the next 18 months to deliver this exciting new programme at Brockhole. “Connection with nature is known to be good for our health and well-being.

This funding will enable us to accelerate our learning and engagement programme, giving urban-based young people the opportunity to visit Brockhole in the National Park. Through an increased connection with and understanding of the natural world, we hope that they will want to play an active part in protecting it. We aim to work directly with 3,000 young people (under 26yrs) over 15 months.”

The Ernest Cook Trust is rooted in the conservation and management of the countryside and will lead on this training programme, giving twelve young people a life changing opportunity to learn from the land and support the habitat improvement work at Brockhole. Dr Victoria Edwards OBE, Chief Executive, The Ernest Cook Trust, said:
“We’re delighted that this funding has been awarded and are looking forward to working with the Lake District National Park Authority on this project, which fits perfectly with our mission of providing land-based learning opportunities for young people.”

A full list of awards is available to view here: https://www.heritagefund.org.uk/publications/green-recovery-challenge-fund-second-round-decisions-july-2021
The national announcement is available to view: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/multi-million-pound-boost-for-green-jobs-and-nature-recovery

Lancashire News, Lancs Leisure

A series of new ‘Rail Trails’ have been unveiled by Cumbria Tourism to help inspire more people to get out of their cars and explore some of the county’s hidden coastal gems by train. The eight downloadable Rail Trails all start and finish at a train station and feature an array of highlights along Cumbria’s west coast, including one of Wainwright’s lesser walked fells – Black Combe – which has some of the best long-distance views in the county.

Historic Roman forts, wide open sandy beaches, nature reserves bustling with rare wildlife and dramatic red sandstone cliffs are among the coastal features waiting to be explored. All the routes are accessed from the Cumbrian Coastal line, with easy train connections through from Manchester, Lancaster and Carnforth. The aim is to open people’s eyes to the range of possibilities offered by train travel, giving them practical ideas and inspiration to incorporate more sustainable forms of transport into their travels around the county this autumn. Cumbria Tourism’s Managing Director, Gill Haigh, says, “Using the train is about more than just getting from A to B.

It’s about enhancing the overall experience, helping people to kick back and relax while they soak up Cumbria’s glorious scenery and letting someone else take care of the driving, navigation and parking. It’s also a great way to reduce your carbon footprint and help protect our world-class landscape at the same time. “What’s more, these Rail Trails show how much there is to see and explore as soon as you step onto the train platform. Our visitor research clearly shows that walking, spending time near or on the water and exploring safe, quiet and captivating landscapes are some of the main reasons people visit our county.

As 2021 is also Cumbria’s Year of the Coast, it’s the perfect time to download one of these new Rail Trails and explore our stunning coastline in all its autumnal glory!” Visitors can access the Rail Trails at: www.visitlakedistrict.com/railtrails. More handy tips to help people get around by train is also available at: www.visitlakedistrict.com/byrail. The new Rail Trails have been supported by Cumbria’s Tactical Visitor Management Group, to help manage the flow of visitors around the county. Chaired by Cumbria Police, TVMG is a collaboration between a range of organisations including the county’s local authorities, the Lake District National Park, Cumbria Tourism, The National Trust, Cumbria County Council, Cumbria LEP and Lake District Search and Mountain Rescue Association.