Local Life - St Helens - August 2019

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In this issue 

Garlic & 

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Lamb Shank 

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Stuff For A Rainy 

Day 

Regulars 

26 Puzzle Corner 

38 Jack’s Tracks 

Sections 

6 Local News 

22 Food 

34 Health 

42 Test Drive 

45 Events2Go 

42 Motoring 

50 Gardening 

53 Home Services 

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Cinema on the Water 

A pop-up floating cinema heads to the Albert Dock 

in Liverpool this summer, offering a cinematic 

experience like no other. It takes place on the dock’s 

floating pontoon, and will show a range of classics 

– from family-friendly Matilda and Finding Nemo to 

award-winning Titanic and Dirty Dancing. 

The outdoor screenings will go ahead whatever the 

weather, with a cover provided in case of rain. Tickets 

cost £14 per adult and £8 per child. There’ll also be 

delicious foodie treats available. 

Screenings take place from Sunday, August 4 until 

Saturday, August 10 at various times. For more 

information or to buy tickets, visit www.albertdock. 

com/whats-on/cinema 

Free Tennis Sessions 

A new scheme has launched at Queens Park, offering 

fun free tennis sessions for all ages and abilities. 

Coach-led sessions take place every Saturday from 

1pm-2pm, followed by an open play session with 

the coach until 2:30pm. Equipment is available to 

borrow – all you need to do is register your place at 

www.tennisforfree.com 

#NoMoreKnives 

The Daniel Fox Foundation will host a workshop this 

month to educate children about knife crime. 

Established after local bouncer Daniel Fox was 

stabbed in the town centre, the organisation aims to 

prevent further incidents of violent knife crime. So 

far it has been successful in introducing knife wands 

to several nightclubs in St. Helens. 

Now the charity heads to Momo’s coffee shop on 

Westfield Street to highlight the dangers inherent in 

carrying a knife. The workshop is aimed at children 

aged 10-12, and there are spaces for around 25 

attendees. 

The workshop takes place on Saturday, August 3 at 

3:30pm. Booking is required at Momo’s or on their 

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Stepping Out 

Rainhill Garrick Society has announced its October 

play: Stepping Out. 

This rollicking comedy follows former professional 

dancer Mavis as she attempts to teach tap dancing 

to a motley crew of amateurs ahead of an upcoming 

concert. It takes place from Thursday, October 17 – 

Saturday, October 19 at Rainhill Village Hall. 

For more information and ticket enquiries, call 01744 

813429. Tickets are also available to purchase at 

Rainhill Post Office and at the village hall. 

Great Eccleston Bake-Off 

September sees the return of the Great Eccleston 

Bake-Off for its seventh year. On Sunday, September 

15 there’ll be loads of old fashioned community fun 

at the Smithy Heritage Centre, judged by St. Helens 

WI. 

Entries will be blind-tasted by a panel of judges, with 

prizes awarded for an overall winner, runner-up, and 

best decorated cake. Submissions are accepted from 

12pm-3pm on the day, with judging commencing at 

3:15pm. 

To enter, grab an entry form from the Smithy 

Heritage Centre or visit www.smithyheritagecentre. 

org.uk/whats-on 

Refill Stations 

St. Helens Council is encouraging people to help 

save the planet and stay hydrated as part of its Refill 

scheme. 

If just 1 in 10 people refilled their bottles just once a 

week, there would be 340 million less plastic bottles 

a year in circulation. 

You can access free tap water to refill your bottle at 

various venues across the town centre, including all 

Starbucks, Costas and Greggs. Refill points are also 

set up at the Boat House in Taylor Park and Momo’s 

coffee shop on Westfield Street. 

For more details, visit www.sthelens.gov.uk/refill 

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Pub & Grub 

Ruskin’s 8th annual 

beer festival returns 

for August 2019 - once 

again bringing cask 

ales, international beers, 

and a huge number of 

flavoured ales and ciders 

to Sticky Wicket Bar & 

Grub. 

No matter what your 

palate, you’ll find a drink 

to tickle your taste buds 

across the weekend of 

August 2nd & 3rd. From 

Neapolitan Ice Cream 

Pale Ale – a sweet drink with hints of chocolate and 

strawberry - to cherry and pineapple ciders, it’s hard 

to believe the festival began with a small but select 

number of cask ales in the former Pavilion Bar eight 

years ago. 

Bottled beers come from all over the world, 

including the Hitachino Brewing Lab in Japan, Sierra 

Nevada in California, Czechia and Germany. Plus, 

if you prefer something a little more traditional, 

a selection of wines and gins are available the 

weekend through. You can also expect live sport, 

a tag rugby competition, loads of live music and a 

great day out with friends. 

Proceeds from the beer festival help to raise money 

for St. Helens Autism Support, a charity which 

helps support people on the Autistic spectrum. The 

charity helps people find 

employment for people 

with Autism and raises 

awareness of the condition 

across the borough. 

The festival runs from 

5pm-11pm on the Friday 

and 12pm-11pm on 

Saturday. 

For more information 

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Win a Car for Willowbrook 

You could drive away in a fabulous 

Suzuki Celerio as part of Willowbrook 

Hospice’s latest raffle and courtesy of 

Chapelhouse St. Helens. 

Raffle tickets cost £5 each, and money 

raised will go towards the new Make 

a Difference Appeal, which aims to 

upgrade and refurbish the hospice’s 

facilities. 

Head of Fundraising Nichola Saunders 

said: ‘After 22 years the Hospice 

needs a facelift to ensure that our 

facilities are of the highest quality, are 

dementia friendly and to improve the 

environment and experience for our 

patients and their families. Willowbrook 

has a well-earned reputation for the excellent 

standard of our care and we want to make sure that 

our facilities match this.’ 

You can buy tickets online at www. 

willowbrookhospice.org.uk, by calling 01744 

453798 or via post. The draw closes on Friday, 

October 11.

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Magic at the Library 

There’s loads going on at libraries across St. Helens 

this summer - starting with the appearance of 

dragons at Parr Library on Friday, August 2! 

Alfie and Anna are going camping, sharing stories 

about dragons as they go. In a production which 

blends puppetry and immersive storytelling, this 

joint endeavour between Altered Scale Theatre and 

Petite Ultaloom promises a magical experience for 

children and the young at heart. 

Tickets cost £3 per person or £8 for a family of 

four – they’re available from the library or online 

at Eventbrite. Two performances take place on the 

day; the first is from 10:30am-11:30am, and the 

second from 2pm-3pm. 

On Thursday, August 8, bestselling author Milly 

Johnson heads over to Chester Lane Library to 

discuss her latest novel The Magnificent Mrs 

Mayhew. Tickets cost £6, £3 concessions or £5 for 

library card holders. The event runs from 6pm-8pm. 

Finally, visit Haydock Library on Friday, August 9 

for a mesmerising interactive experiences for all 

ages. You’ll generate complex patterns through 

movement and colour in this installation - get 

sucked into another dimension with Portals from 

1pm-6pm, ahead of a special performance at 7pm 

which uses coloured lasers to generate a sweeping 

synth soundscape. 

Entrance to Portals is free. 

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Record-Breaking Rock 

Rock Choir is heading to the Theatre Royal this 

month – and with several Guinness World Records 

under their belt, you won’t want to miss this 

breathtaking performance! 

Rock Choir – often dubbed ‘The People’s Choir’ - 

invites members of the local community to come 

together and sing, whether vocally trained or not. 

You don’t need to be able to read music, and no 

auditions are necessary. Better yet, the choir has 

broken not one but three Guinness World Records, 

including ‘the largest song and dance routine held 

at multiple locations’ which saw 7,914 members 

congregate across the UK to help raise over £10,000 

for Refuge. 

Impressively, the initiative has helped raise millions 

for charity, including the official charity Nordoff 

Robbins which uses music therapy to help people 

facing a range of conditions including dementia, 

autism, and brain injury. 

Now members of four Rock Choirs in St. Helens, 

Wigan, Chorley and Preston are coming together for 

a night of fabulous entertainment on Sunday, July 

21 at 7pm. ! Tickets cost £11 and can be obtained 

from the Theatre Royal box office on 01744 756000 

or at www.sthelenstheatreroyal.com 

If you’d like to get involved with Rock Choir, the 

St. Helens branch meets from 7pm-8:30pm every 

Wednesday at The World of Glass. Details about 

joining and how to book a place on a free taster 

session can be found at www.rockchoir.com 

Postcard Project 

Heart of Glass is looking for insight into building a 

child-friendly St. Helens through a newly launched 

postcard project. 

Children and young people are encouraged to 

submit their views using a series of prompts on 

#DearStHelens postcards. In association with St. 

Helens Council, a lesson plan has been drawn up to 

be distributed to schools around the borough, with 

a themed artwork in the pipeline. 

Young people are asked what a child friendly St. 

Helens would sound like, look like, make them feel 

like, and give them opportunities to do. 

Aimee Harrison, Young People and School’s 

Producer, said: ‘We are delighted to be beginning 

this process with young people in St. Helens that 

builds on our projects with young people and 

schools across the borough. It’s vitally important 

to St. Helens Council, St. Helens Youth Council and 

to Heart of Glass that the hopes for the future of 

our borough are created in collaboration with our 

youngest community members, and that this is [an 

opportunity] for young people to be listened to and 

to feel they can influence their own future, and the 

future of St. Helens.’

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St. Helens will host its inaugural Pride festival this 

August. 

A joint project between MD Productions and The 

World of Glass, the event will bring some muchdeserved 

recognition to various LGBTQA+ groups 

in the local area, promoting acceptance, integration 

and, most importantly, pride! 

Pride Power 

World of Glass chief executive and St. Helens-born 

Ron Helsby, who is helping to organise the event, 

never imagined seeing Pride come to the town 

when he came out as gay in 1992. 

‘I couldn’t be happier,’ Ron explained. ‘We welcome 

everybody to the World of Glass – it’s a safe place 

here.’ 

Representatives from St. Helens Mind, the National 

LGBT Police Network and St. Helens Council came 

together for a launch event held at the World 

of Glass in June to brainstorm ideas. Planned 

for Saturday, August 10, the event will feature 

information stalls, live performances and a Rainbow 

Wall of people joining hands from the town centre 

to The World of Glass. 

For more information and updates, head to www. 

worldofglass.com

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Drivers Needed 

Willowbrook Hospice is urgently 

appealing for volunteer drivers 

and driver’s assistants to help 

with collections of donations and 

deliveries. 

Van drivers help distribute donations 

around the 16 charity shops in the St. 

Helens and Knowsley area, as well as 

delivering bulky items to customers. 

All money raised in Willowbrook’s 

shops goes back into the hospice 

to help them care for and support 

people with life limiting illnesses 

across the borough. 

If you have a few hours to spare, the 

position could help you boost your CV and develop 

new skills along the way – all for an incredibly 

worthy cause. 

Retail Volunteer Coordinator Bev Neilson 

commented: ‘[Volunteering is] a great way to meet 

new people from all walks of life and get involved 

with the community. Without the support of our 

volunteers we couldn’t continue to do what we do.’ 

Volunteer driver Barry Lyon added: ‘I’m proud 

to volunteer for Willowbrook and have seen the 

fantastic work that the hospice does first hand. It’s 

an amazing organisation and offers so much help 

and support to people in our local community.’ 

For more information about volunteering, 

call Bev on 01744 766929 or email help@ 

willowbrookhospice.org.uk 

Summer Barbecue 

Rainford’ Parish Council’s annual summer barbecue 

takes place this month. The Parish Council 

Chairman’s barbecue offers a chance to get 

together with people and enjoy delicious food. 

It takes place on Sunday, August 25 from 2pm- 

6:30pm at Rainford Village Hall. 

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Sally’s Specials 

by Marti of The Star Inn 

Garlic & 

Rosemary Lamb 

Shank 

The Star Inn 

Sally’s at The Star Inn was launched in 2007 in homage to landlord and chef Marti’s mother Sally, who 

passed away in 1996. A great cook herself, it was Sally’s lifelong dream to have a restaurant in her 

name, and Marti wanted to honour that promise when he took the reins of The Star Inn at Roby Mill. 

This slow-roasted lamb shank recipe is a great and easy way to enjoy lamb. This lamb recipe has only a few 

ingredients, but thanks to the long, slow cooking, the results are an incredibly flavourful meal to remember. 

Serves 1 

Ingredients 

16oz Shank, from 

your butcher or local 

supermarket 

Olive oil 

2 cloves of garlic 

2 sprigs of rosemary 

Seasoning 

2 carrots 

2 stalks of celery 

1 small onion 

1 pint of beef stock 

Splash of red wine 

Method 

Preheat the oven to 170°c 

Start by rubbing a little oil, garlic, rosemary and seasoning into the Lamb Shank. 

Try to do this the day before cooking to ensure maximum flavour for the final dish. 

Prepare a small mirepoix of vegetables, this is a flavour base made from diced 

vegetables. To achieve this roughly cut the carrots, celery and onion. 

Heat a little oil in a deep roasting tray or casserole dish, ensure the tray is hot but 

not smoking hot. 

Next, seal the lamb on all sides and the bottom, until it’s a lovely golden brown. 

Add in your mirepoix but be careful not to burn the meat or vegetables. If the tray 

is too hot turn the heat down at this point. 

Right about now the smells and aroma of the lamb, garlic and herbs should be 

filling your kitchen up nicely 

Add in the pint of beef stock and a generous splash of red wine. Now it’s ready to 

go into the oven! 

Cover the meat with some parchment paper or baking paper to protect the meat 

from drying out. Cover again with tin foil and roast in the oven for approximately 

3 hours. 

To check the lamb, open the foil and use a spoon to test the meat, it should be very 

soft and ready to fall off the bone. 

The lamb is best served with a red wine sauce, mashed potato and vegetables.

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Party in the Garden 

Southport Flower Show celebrates its 90th 

anniversary this year – and they plan to do it in style. 

The largest independent flower show in the country 

has been a staple of North West heritage since 1929, 

featuring the best and brightest in bloom with its 

Amateur Growers’ Competition, expert gardening 

tips and stunning show gardens. The Grand Floral 

Marquee is home to a treasure trove of bonsai, 

cacti, vegetables, trees and much more, while the 

Garden Theatre invites celebrity guests to give talks 

or entertain the crowds. 

Whether you’re looking to see floral art demos, 

witness dog displays or just bop to some live music, 

Southport Flower Show really does have it all. 

Running from August 15th-18th, this year’s theme 

is the suitably summery Garden Party, during which 

Victoria Park will be transformed into a huge spread. 

This year, expect to enjoy cookery demonstrations 

from Hairy Biker Dave Myers, plus more from the 

award-winning TV chef Ellis Barrie. Opening the 

show is Strictly Come Dancing’s Bruno Tonioli, 

while This Morning’s Michael Perry and children’s 

entertainer and Cbeebies star Justin Fletcher. 

Gardener’s Question Time star Christine Walkden 

will also be on hand to share her advice with visitors. 

A 4-day pass for the show costs £60, with early bird 

day tickets available for £20 until August 14. 

Southport Flower show is open from 10am-6pm 

every day except Sunday, when it closes at 5pm. It 

takes place at Victoria Park in Southport – for more 

information, visit www.southportflowershow.co.uk 

Don’t forget, you can still enter to win a pair of 

tickets to the show on our Facebook page! Just 

head to @locallife247 on Facebook before July 31 

and see our pinned post for details on how to get 

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Puzzle Corner 

All the puzzle solutions can be found 

on page 47 of this magazine. 

WORD SEARCH 

Disney Characters 

SUDOKU 

Find the hidden words in the word search grid 

ABU 

ALADDIN 

ALICE 

ARIEL 

BAMBI 

DONALD DUCK 

DUCHESS 

DUMBO 

GENIE 

HERCULES 

JAFAR 

MERLIN 

MICKEY MOUSE 

MUFASA 

PETER PAN 

PIGLET 

WIGGLE WORDS 

CLUE: To walk or run 

Trace a path through 

all the letters to find 

the word or phrase 

that fits the clue. 

PLUTO 

PRINCESS 

ROBIN HOOD 

SARAFINA 

SCAMP 

THUMPER 

H T D N 

E P O U 

P E M T 

A V E N 

NUMBER 

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9 5 

2 1 

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The numbers in each row add up to totals to the 

right. The numbers in each column add up to the 

totals along the bottom. The diagonal lines also 

add up the totals to the right. 

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Stuff For A Rainy Day 

We’re all well aware that summer in Britain is no guarantee of sunshine. If 

the weather’s preventing you from getting out to the park or the beach, why 

not wait for the clouds to break in one of the North West’s many museums? 

Harris Museum 

Housing a vast array of historical artefacts, The 

Harris invites you to learn more about Preston’s 

history or view stunning artwork from its industrial 

background. Heading to The Harris in September is 

a multimedia exhibition about the internationally 

recognised Preston Bus Station, which combines 

photography, sculpture and film to capture the 

building’s colourful heritage. 

World Museum Liverpool 

From live bugs and tropical fish to a natural history 

centre where you can touch a hippopotamus skull, 

the World Museum is not to be missed. Wind through 

the dinosaur gallery and Ancient Egypt exhibit to 

find out more about the history of our planet. 

Highlights: Catch one of the many planetarium 

shows to hunt for aliens, join the race to the moon 

and experience the birth of the sun. Tickets cost £3 

per adult or £2 per child. 

Free entry 

www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/wml/ 

Highlights: Visit the museum during the summer 

holidays for its Fearsome Craftsmen event: this 

touring exhibition comes from the York-based 

JORVIK Group, and includes plenty of hands-on 

crafts. 

Free entry 

www.harrismuseum.org.uk/

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Jodrell Bank 

This Macclesfield-based observatory was just 

made a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is the 

perfect place to take any space enthusiasts. Home 

to the Lovell Telescope, which has been probing 

the depths of the universe since 1957, it’s well 

worth the slightly longer journey to immerse 

yourself in the science of space next to the huge 

piece of infrastructure. Try some hands-on science 

experiments or watch one of the many science 

shows held on the site. 

Highlights: During the summer holidays, families 

can go along to get their hands on moon rocks and 

meteorites, and celebrate the 50th anniversary of 

the moon landing with crafts and activities. 

Adults £8.50, children £6.50, concessions £7.50 

www.jodrellbank.net/ 

Catalyst Discovery Centre 

Perfect for little ones wanting to discover more 

about science, the Catalyst Science Discovery Centre 

in Widnes takes you through over forty hands-on 

exhibits. Investigate polymers, make giant bubbles 

and generate electricity in the Scientrific Gallery, or 

head up to the rooftop observatory for panoramic 

views of the River Mersey and Spike Island. There’s 

also a fun outdoor play area and picnic spot. 

Highlights: You won’t want to leave without 

catching a live chemistry demonstration – they can 

be rather explosive! 

Spaceport & U-Boat 

Taking a ferry ‘cross the Mersey this summer? Why 

not stop at a Mersey Ferry attraction along the way? 

At Spaceport, located in Wallasey, allows you to 

interact with the stars at its very own observatory, 

or relax at a planetarium showing. The Cosmic 

Coaster takes you on a thrilling journey through 

the cosmos – just be sure to check it’s on before you 

visit. 

Highlights: See your favourite 

Star Wars characters at 

Spaceport – from BB-8 to 

Han Solo, you’ll be able to 

browse an impressive 

collection of icons and 

scenes from the films. 

Adults £10, children £6.50, concessions £8.50 

www.spaceport.org.uk/ 

The U-Boat Story can be found at the Birkenhead 

ferry terminal, and allows you to experience life 

aboard a real German U-Boat – U-534. Explore 

the close quarters of the submarine and try out 

various interactive exhibits along the way. Entry to 

the U-Boat Story is free with a Mersey Ferries River 

Explorer Cruise ticket. 

Adults £8, children £5.50, concessions £7 

www.u-boatstory.co.uk/ 

Adults £5.95, children & concessions £4.95 

www.catalyst.org.uk

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Maritime Museum 

Liverpool’s nautical past is well documented; home 

to the White Star offices, the city was prolific for 

its association with the ill-fated liner Titanic. The 

museum, based at the Albert Dock, offers a wealth 

of interactive experiences for the little ones. Spot 

signs of smuggling in the museum’s very own ship, 

take on the Morse Code Challenge or get crafty at 

the museum this summer. 

National Football Museum 

Home to the first prominent sculpture of a female 

footballer – St. Helens-born Lily Parr – the National 

Football Museum in the heart of Manchester is 

packed with sporting fun. Head down the Football 

Walk of Fame, snap a picture with a virtual trophy 

and put your best foot forward at the penalty 

shootout. 

Highlights: Throughout August, make some Titanicinspired 

crafts or make a Cutter Ship card; listen to 

the adventures of Polar the Titanic Bear (written by 

a survivor of the disaster for her son) and catch a 

performance of Titanic: A Race to the Rescue. 

Free entry 

www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/maritime/ 

Highlights: The museum is hosting a range of 

Football Is Art exhibitions until autumn this year; 

create your own football artwork in virtual reality 

and browse collections of sporting sculptures and 

paintings. 

Adults £10, children £5, concessions £8, under-5s and 

Manchester residents free 

www.nationalfootballmuseum.com 

World of Glass 

Get to grips with the glass industry at the World of Glass. 

See what life was like in a Victorian town, discover the 

history of the coal mining industry in the North West 

or catch a glass-blowing demonstration with expert 

commentary. Kids will be enchanted by the huge glass 

chandelier and mirror maze. 

Highlights: Don’t miss the underground tunnels, which 

wind around the world’s first continuous regenerative 

glass-making furnace. You’ll need a hard hat for this one! 

Adults £8, children & concessions £6 

www.worldofglass.com

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Science & Industry 

Museum 

Still searching for the sun? Not to worry; 

Manchester’s Science and Industry Museum is 

hosting a brand new exhibition this summer 

where you can explore the incredible beauty and 

dangerous dark side of our nearest star. Try on 

sunglasses from different eras and cultures, visit an 

indoor beach and immersive solar storm – and see 

a prototype fusion reactor! The exhibition starts on 

July 20. Visitors can also see industrial delights like 

Stephenson’s Rocket up close, while the little ones 

take part in interactive experiments. 

Museum of Liverpool 

Learn all about the history of Liverpool and its 

people at the Museum of Liverpool at the docks. 

Climb aboard a carriage from the old Overhead 

Railway, delve into local archaeology and follow the 

history of the King’s Regiment in the City Soldiers 

gallery. There are plenty of interactive displays 

throughout to keep everyone entertained! 

Highlights: The museum’s Power Up event runs 

until September 1, and brings retro gaming back to 

the forefront. Get your game face on to play some 

of the most famous games from the last 40 years: 

from Pong all the way to Minecraft. Entrance costs 

£7 for a 90-minute session. 

Free entry 

www.scienceandindustrymuseum.org.uk/ 

Quarry Bank Mill 

Quarry Bank Mill in Cheshire is an expertly preserved 

cotton mill founded by Samuel Greg. Become a 

factory inspector and explore the mill itself, and 

head through the Right of the Child exhibition 

to share the experiences of the hundreds of child 

labourers who worked at the mill. You’ll also have 

the chance to see a working water wheel! Head out 

into the beautiful gardens or take a guided tour of 

the Apprentice House where child workers lived – 

there’s something for everyone at Quarry Bank. 

Highlights: Create music along the River Bollin 

throughout August, and learn to connect with trees 

in the woods! Night-time bat walks are also a mustdo 

if you’re in the area. 

Highlights: This summer, little ones can immerse 

themselves in a hands-on fantasy world, creating 

their own Liverpool: a city where they are mayor. 

The activity is recommended for children up to 6. 

Free entry 

www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/mol/ 

Adults £20.25, children £10, National Trust members 

free 

www.nationaltrust.org/quarry-bank

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34 Health & Fitness 

facts 

Time to face 

By Abi Jackson 

If the eyes are a window to your soul, then the face can help identify some potential 

underlying health issues. Here are some of the more common issues and what you 

should do. 

Nose and cheek rash 

This may be a sign of lupus, a lifelong autoimmune condition which, among other 

things, causes joint and muscle pain and extreme fatigue. But not everybody gets 

the so-called ‘butterfly’ rash. 

Other skin changes include a widespread measles-like rash, patches of discoid lupus 

(inflamed sores) or small areas of bleeding into the skin. Thinning of the hair can also 

be seen at times of a flare of the disease. Lupus can have an impact on your quality 

of life, especially when multiple symptoms, such as joint pain, fatigue, mouth ulcers, 

headaches and many others, affect your daily life.

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What should I do? 

Lupus often goes undiagnosed for years, due to 

lack of awareness and because symptoms can 

be misleading. If you’re concerned, speak to your 

GP. There’s no cure, but treatments and advice on 

managing lupus can make a real difference. 

Excessive hair 

Every woman has facial hair to some degree, but 

if this hair is excessive (known as hirsutism), most 

commonly affecting the upper lip/chin/sideburn 

area, it could be a sign of polycystic ovary syndrome 

(PCOS). It’s characterised by multiple small cysts 

on the ovaries, though it’s important to note that 

not everybody with cysts has the syndrome and 

associated problems. 


PCOS is linked to long-term health risks like heart 

disease and Type 2 diabetes, so if a woman has 

two or more of these symptoms, we’d recommend 

she talks to her GP. There’s no cure, but it can be 

managed and there is a lot of great information and 

support available. 

Dark patches 

“There are tons of different causes of dark 

patches,” explains Dr Adam Friedmann, consultant 

dermatologist at The Harley Street Dermatology 

Clinic “Sun exposure can give you freckles, or dark 

patches called melasma, and this can be made 

worse by birth control pills and pregnancy, then 

there are age and liver spots.” 

of hyperpigmentation around the mouth and 

possibly the tongue, and acanthosis nigricans, dark, 

thickened patches that usually develop in armpits, 

groins and necks, can be a sign of underlying illness. 


If you are concerned, speak to your GP, and any 

unusual changes in moles and freckles should 

always be checked. In most cases, dark patches 

are not a health concern, but if they’re causing 

distress or affecting your self-esteem, speaking to 

a dermatologist for advice could be really helpful. 

Redness 

The beauty industry and lay population often 

refer to a flushed complexion as rosacea, but for 

many people, rosacea is a real skin disorder which 

can have a big impact. “As dermatologists, we talk 

about acne rosacea,” says Friedmann. Though not 

every case is the same, symptoms include spots, 

thickening of the skin, sore, dry eyes and a rash-like 

flushing/redness. “Over time, if left untreated, the 

redness can become permanent and disfiguring. 

Prescot Chiropody Clinic 

These are common and nothing to worry about - 

unless they become malignant. “If a freckle starts 

to get bigger with irregular colours, and looks 

different from the others, even if it’s still flat, it could 

mean it’s becoming cancerous,” says Friedmann. 

Hyperpigmentation can also occur as a result of 

scarring, possibly from other skin conditions, like 

eczema and psoriasis. It’s rare for hyperpigmentation 

to be a sign of illness, but in some cases, it could 

be linked with Addison’s disease - a condition 

involving the adrenal glands, which also causes 

fatigue, weight loss, sickness, joint pain and low 

blood pressure. You normally notice this sort

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You can also get dilation 

of the blood vessels, and 

in worse cases, dilated 

lymphatics which is 

associated with reddened, 

facial swelling like 

rhinophyma - an enlarged, 

swollen, red nose,” 

explains Friedmann. “But 

this is thankfully rare and 

happens after years of not 

seeking treatment.” 

Facial redness can also 

occur due to long-term 

sun exposure, mild 

eczema, dermatitis and 

scarring, or spontaneously 

with no underlying cause/ 

problem. 


If you’re suffering from acne rosacea, speak to 

your GP or see a dermatologist; treatments and 

advice can make a big difference. If permanent 

redness with no underlying cause is still causing 

distress, there may be things, like laser treatment or 

camouflage products, which could help. 

Bulging eyes 

Of course, some people’s eyes are naturally more 

bulbous, but if your eyes have started to protrude 

more than usual, and are bulging out of your eye 

sockets, it could be a sign of illness such as Graves’ 

disease, an autoimmune disorder and the most 

common form of overactive thyroid. Eyes may 

also become inflamed and painful, with possible 

double vision and increased sensitivity to light, 

too. Other symptoms of Graves include anxiety, 

weight loss, palpitations, hand tremor, frequent 

bowel movements and an enlarged thyroid gland, 

(where the front of the throat/neck bulges out. 

Other things that may cause eyes to bulge include 

injuries, infection and tumours. 


Get things checked with your doctor so, if 

necessary, you can be referred for appropriate 

tests and treatment. If you’re experiencing other 

symptoms that may indicate thyroid imbalance, 

writing everything down in a diary might help build 

up a clearer picture.

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38 Leisure 

Nicky Nook 

by Chris Pearce 

For this month’s Jack’s Tracks we visit Scorton, near 

Garstang, the gateway to the Bowland Fells, for an 

excellent and varied six mile walk with great views. 

The walk takes you gently downwards through 

the scenic Grizedale Valley and some rather pretty 

hamlets, before you’re then faced with the sharp shock 

of climbing Nicky Nook. It’s only when you reach the 

peak that you realise it’s a mere foothill amongst the 

other fells to the east, but nevertheless, the views over 

the Lancashire coastline were still pretty impressive. 

The starting point of Grizedale Bridge is a bit 

remote, but the GPS Waypoint is SD 535 490. If that 

doesn’t mean anything to you then take the road to 

Lancaster going out of Oakenclough. Once you go 

over the first cattle grid and, shortly afterwards, a 

small bridge, park up in a small carpark-cum-layby 

on the left. 

Take the slate path leading away from the car park 

towards the woods. Once you have gone through 

two wooden gates in succession, take the path on 

the left and cross the wooden footbridge over the 

stream and go into Holme Wood. 

I’ve never been a big fan walking through woods; 

it’s often boggy, the poor lighting limits photo 

opportunities, and accurate mapping can be 

difficult. However, there are exceptions and Holme 

Wood, up near Scorton in Lancaster is certainly 

one. The well-defined path follows the stream all

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the way through the woods with creative studded 

boardwalks over the boggy parts, and you’ll soon 

arrive at Grizedale Dock reservoir. 

The path bends to the right shortly afterwards, 

following the direction of an inlet and you come 

to a fingerpost by a gate. You need to take a left 

here towards Nicky Nook/Scorton and follow the 

inlet back in the direction of the reservoir. Ignore 

the uphill path on the right shortly afterwards 

(signposted Nicky Nook/Scorton) and carry on in 

the same direction – you’re going towards Higher 

Lane on a bridleway. 

The path continues on a meandering downward 

trend parallel to the stream for another ¾ mile 

until you reach a steel bar gate and fingerpost just 

before a wooden footbridge. Take a 90 degree right 

turn and follow the footpath (not the bridleway) to 

Higher Lane. Once you’ve crossed a short piece of 

open farmland, you’ll enter Peddars Wood and walk 

uphill until you reach a gate and a single track road. 

Turn right up the road for around 250 yards and 

take the footpath on the left after the farm. Walk on 

the left hand perimeter of the field for 75 yards or 

so, and then cut across the field diagonally on the 

well-defined path. Go through a gate and head 

across the second field towards the steel circular 

gate in the distance. Once you’re through, turn left

Higher Lane 

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Wyresdale 

Park 

Grizedale 

Bridge 

P 

Scorton 

Snowhill Lane 

Nicky 

Nook 

M6 

Grize Dale 

Tithe Barn Lane 

For those with the OS Maps 

app on your desktop, mobile or 

tablet, this walk is named: 

JT-Nicky-Nook 

Oakenclough 

Please ensure you wear appropriate clothing and footwear whilst walking. Whilst every care has been taken to ensure that the walk is accurate, neither the publisher or its editorial contributors can 

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and walk through this pretty hamlet. 

Approximately 200 yards before 

you’re due to go under the M6, there’s 

a footpath on the right. Take the 

footpath, then go through another 

stile and plunge into Ghyll Wood. 

You’ll cross a wooden footbridge and 

then clamber up the bank on the other 

side, walking along the top of the 

bank until you come to a gate. Take 

the path through the field and you’ll 

eventually come out on Snowshill 

Lane. Turn right and follow this road 

until you reach the entrance to Wrysdale Park. 

If you fancy a detour at the first-rate Applestore 

Café (open 9-4pm Weds-Sun) or a look at Wrysdale 

Lake then carry straight on. Otherwise, follow the 

road round to the right, across the bridge and uphill 

to Higher Lane. Turn left and then immediate right 

for the uphill trek up Nicky Nook. After a steep initial 

climb, the path will level off somewhat. After you 

pass the reservoir on the left, there is an option to 

fork off and follow the path to the 

cairn, but for the purposes of the 

walk we’re following the path right 

up to the white trig pillar at the peak 

After a breather, follow the path in 

the same direction down the hill. 

As the path bends downwards to 

the right, you’ll see a gate set in a 

dry stone wall straight ahead. Go 

through the gate and head for the 

brick structure directly ahead, and 

when you’ve arrived here, head 

downhill towards the green box at 

the bottom of the hill. 

Follow the path round the green box and once you 

get to the track turn right and head into the woods 

once again. After a couple of gates, you’ll arrive 

at the fingerpost sign by a gate you encountered 

earlier on in the walk. Turn left here towards 

Grizedale Bridge and follow the pathway back 

through Holme Wood until you reach your starting 

point. 

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HONDA CR-V 

HYBRID 

by Tim Barnes-Clay 

Diesel seems to be dying, and that’s a shame for a lot 

of people. There are a lot of good diesel-driven cars 

out there, and the scrapyard is where government 

leaders would like to see them. Therefore, it seems 

odd that automakers are still churning them out. 

Indeed, many of the car launches I go on include 

oil-burners. 

However, that’s not the case with Honda. The 

Japanese firm has committed itself to an electrified 

future and claims that by 2025 two-thirds of its 

European transactions could encompass electrified 

vehicles (EVs). 

The brand aims to usher in a full urban EV later 

next year, but its first step towards this new age is a 

hybrid version of the CR-V. The model is in its fifthgeneration, 

and the hybrid powertrain is already 

housed within the Accord saloon in the United 

States. That means it’s a proven unit, so its debut in 

the CR-V over this side of the pond looks like a safe 

bet.

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The system is named Intelligent Multi-Mode Drive 

(i-MMD), and it facilitates a trio of drive settings. 

All-electric can be selected in EV Drive, but only 

for limited amounts of time, due to the minuscule 

1kWh battery bundle. Hybrid Drive utilises the 

clout of the 2.0-litre petrol engine, which runs at 

low revs to run one of the Honda’s electric motors. 

This then produces the muscle used by the other 

motor for momentum. Engine Drive shuts a clutch 

to allow the front axle to be propelled by the petrol 

motor, while the transmission is a single fixed ratio 

transmission. Both all-wheel drive and front-wheel 

drive versions are offered. 

Fast Facts 

• 0-62 mph: 9.2 seconds 

• Combined mpg: 51.4 

• Engine: 2.0L 4-cylinder petrol + 2 electric motors 

• Max. power (PS): 184 

• CO2: 126 g/km 

Price: £37,255 

So, in Hybrid Drive, the simplest way to understand 

how the Honda powertrain works is to imagine it 

being akin to a hydrogen fuel cell car – but, instead, 

it’s using petrol to produce a charge for the electric 

motor. 

The CR-V Hybrid favours EV Drive or Hybrid settings 

when it’s not on the motorway. This means the 

engine is either not running, or it’s just trickling 

power to the battery pack. But the best bit is that 

the Honda automatically sorts through its trio of 

modes depending on what your driving is like - and 

the changes are virtually flawless. 

If driven conservatively, the CR-V Hybrid is a 

hushed and comfy car. The cabin is refined, and the 

switchgear falls easily to hand. The paddles behind 

the tiller enable you to change the intensity of the 

energy recuperation system, as well. There’s also 

a Sport setting, which is meant to give a quicker 

throttle response – but its influence is minimal. 

The ‘green’ Honda rides pleasantly and absorbs 

potholes well, but the heavy car does suffer from 

body roll in corners. Generally, it feels like a decent 

set-of-wheels, though, and that’s where most of its

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This is because the environmentally-friendly power 

system cuts into the Honda’s boot space, slashing 

it from 561 litres to 497 litres. There’s a lot of handy 

room in the cabin, though - and leg and headspace 

in the rear are better than ever. 

Keep an eye out for the new CR-V Hybrid – you can 

order it now, but it officially goes on sale in the UK 

in February 2019. 

allure lies. The CR-V Hybrid’s 51.4mpg fuel efficiency 

isn’t earth-shattering, but it’s comparable with most 

similarly-sized diesel-driven vehicles. It’ll be easier 

on the pocket than the standard petrol-propelled 

version, that’s for sure. 

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Upload your event for FREE at 

www.locallife247.co.uk/events 

Rock Choir Live 

Sunday, July 21, 7:30pm-10:30pm 

A spectacular display of uplifting, feel-good pop 

and rock performed by Rock Choir. Tickets £11 

bookable on 01744 756000. 

St. Helens Theatre Royal, Corporation Street, St. 

Helens, WA10 1LQ 

Bat Walk 

Friday, July 26, 9:30pm-11pm 

Join the Friends of St. Helens Cemetery and the 

Rangers for a guided walk through the cemetery 

using bat detectors! Booking available on 

friendsofsthelenscemetery@gmail.com 

St. Helens Cemetery, Rainford Road, St. Helens, 

WA10 6DF 

Summer Fair 

Saturday, July 27, 12pm-4pm 

Enjoy tonnes of family stalls, crafts, games and 

entertainment at the family summer fair! Free entry. 

Newton Community Centre, Park Road South, 

Newton-le-Willows, WA12 8EX 

Ruskin Beer Fest 

Friday, August 2, 5pm-11pm & Saturday, August 

3, 12pm-11pm 

A cracking weekend of real ales, ciders and world 

beers, as well as live music and loads of live local 

sport. Proceeds to St. Helens Autism Support. 

Ruskin Sports Village, Ruskin Drive, St. Helens, 

WA10 6RP 

Wigan Comic-Con 

Saturday, August 3, 10am-4pm 

Bring out your inner nerd and celebrate all things 

comic book, superhero movies, video games and 

more. Tickets from £8 per adult and £5 per child. 

Robin Park Arena, Loire Drive, Wigan, WN5 0UH 

Town Show 


Newton-le-Willows present their annual town 

show, with local performers and entertainment, a 

classic car show, craft stalls, a family fun fair and art 

competition. There’ll also be free heritage bus rides. 

Mesnes Park, Newton-le-Willows, WA12 9TA 

Race Night 

Saturday, August 3, 7:30pm 

Help raise money for the Oscar Jack Lawrence Scott 

Memorial Fund with a fun race night, including 

a charity auction, tombola and raffle. Tickets £2, 

under-16s free – bookable on 07805 182402. 

Sidac Social Club, Bude Avenue, St. Helens, WA9 

4PJ 

Bickerstock Festival 

Saturday, August 3 & Sunday, August 4, 12pm 

onwards 

Enjoy a weekend of glorious live music across 2 

stages from local bands and artists. Enjoy delicious 

food, great stalls and creative workshops if you feel 

like getting crafty! Proceeds to charity. 

Bickerstaffe Parish Field, Hall Ln, Bickerstaffe, L39 0EH

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60 Years of the Mini 

Sunday, August 4, 11am-4pm 

Celebrate 60 years of one of the most iconic cars of 

all time, with refreshments and free heritage bus 

rides. Adults £4.50, children & concessions £2.50. 

North West Museum of Road Transport, Hall 

Street, St. Helens, WA10 1DU 

Cemetery Heritage Tour 

Sunday, August 4, 11am 

Learn about the history of the cemetery and 

see the graves of the rich and famous. £2 per 

walker, under-16s free – booking essential on 

friendsofsthelenscemetery@gmail.com 

St. Helens Cemetery, Rainford Road, St. Helens, 

WA10 6DF 

Evening with Milly Johnson 

Thursday, August 8, 6pm-8pm 

Bestselling author Milly Johnson discusses what 

life as a writer is really like, and chats about her 

latest novel. Tickets £6, £5 for library members or 

£3 concessions, including refreshments and a free 

prize draw. 

Chester Lane Library, Four Acre Lane, St. Helens, 

WA9 4DE 

Midsummer Night’s Dream 

Thursday, August 8, doors at 6:30pm 

Experience Shakespeare’s classic comedy in the 

beautiful outdoor setting of Knowsley Hall’s 

gardens. Bring a picnic and low-backed seating to 

enjoy the show. Tickets £15 for adults or £10 for 

children. 

Knowsley Hall, Knowsley, L34 4AG 

Summer Streets Fest 

Friday, August 9 & Saturday, August 10, all day 

Come along to meet Titan the Robot and characters 

from Aladdin! There’ll be plenty of photo ops, with 

appearances from dinosaurs, elephants, interactive 

shows and stage entertainment, plus delicious food 

stalls. 

St. Helens Town Centre 

Wigan Pride 


Show your support for local LGBTQA+ people at 

this year’s Pride event, with live entertainment 

from Merry Hell, Josh Robinson and many more! 

A free family event – more information at www. 

wiganpride.com 

Believe Square, The Wiend, Wigan, WN1 1PF 

Celebrity Bowls Challenge 

Saturday, August 10, 12pm 

16 celebrities – including Johnny Vegas – get 

together to play crown green bowls in aid of the 

Steve Prescott Foundation. Donation requested on 

entry, barbecue food available. 

Ruskin Sports Village, Ruskin Drive, St. Helens, 

WA10 6RP 

Gruffalo Hunt 

Thursday, August 15, 1:30pm-3pm 

Come and search for the Gruffalo’s secret lair in 

the woods – if you dare! Have a play and make 

a clay Gruffalo to take home, finishing with a 

marshmallow around the fire. Tickets £6.88 on 

Eventbrite. 

Fir Tree Farm Woods, Pimbo Road, King’s Moss, 

WA11 8RD

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The Sound of Music 

Thursday, August 22 - Friday, August 23, 7pm & 

Saturday, August 24, 2pm & 7pm 

The Theatre Royal Youth Section present their 

annual musical: The Sound of Music, featuring 

classic songs like ‘Do-Re-Mi’. Tickets £17 per adult or 

£15 per child, available on 01744 756000. 

Theatre Royal, Corporation Street, St. Helens, 

WA10 1LQ 

Afternoon Tea Party 

Wednesday, September 11, 1pm-3pm 

Enjoy a delicious range of sandwiches, scones 

and cakes and a chat, all while raising money for 

Willowbrook. Tickets £7.50 on 01744 453798. 

The Living Well, Borough Road, St. Helens, WA10 

3RN 

Charity Golf Day 

Thursday, September 12, 11:15am-9:30pm 

Raise money for Willowbrook Hospice at the 13th 

annual golf day – a great day of golf followed by 

drinks and a 3-course meal. £70 per player or £250 

for a team of four – call 01744 453798 to book. 

Blundells Hill Golf Club, Blundells Lane, Rainhill, 

L35 6NA 

Viking Market 

Saturday, September 14 & Sunday, September 15, 

11am-5pm 

Browse market stalls packed with Viking crafts 

and themed goods, with family activities and 

opportunities to dress up in Viking costumes! 

Refreshments available, free admission. 

Smithy Heritage Centre, Kiln Lane, Eccleston, 

WA10 4RA 

Paws in the Park 

Sunday, September 15, 11am-5pm 

Help raise money for Dogs for Good with a funfair, 

various stalls and of course, the famous dog 

show! For information, email info@frasersevents. 

onmicrosoft.com 

Sherdley Park, Marshall Cross Road, St. Helens, 

WA9 5DE 

Cake & Coffee Afternoon 

Friday, September 20, 2pm-4pm 

Enjoy endless tea and coffee, delicious cakes, 

quizzes, games and a raffle in aid of Macmillan. 

Critchley Room, St. Ann’s Centre, View Road, 

Rainhill, L35 0LE 

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Win Wristbands to 

Blackpool 

Pleasure Beach! 

School’s out for summer and we’ve teamed up with 

Blackpool Pleasure Beach to offer one lucky winner a 

‘Family of Four’ Wristband. 

Family thrills and memories that will last a lifetime 

are assured and there’s plenty to keep all ages 

amused on the 42-acre attraction. 

If you have a head for heights, the UK’s tallest roller 

coaster, The Big One, offers high-speed drops and 

breath-taking views. If you like your world to be 

turned upside down take your pick from Infusion, 

Revolution or our newest addition to the line-up, 

ICON. 

Dare to ride ICON, the UK’s first double launch 

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Name that plant! 

by Angie Barker 

What’s in a name? Well 

with regard to the Latin 

names of plants quite a lot 

actually. Part of my job as a 

garden designer is to think 

about the plants which 

will complement a design. 

This also means choosing 

those plants which will suit 

the particular location in 

the garden in terms of size, 

colour, texture, flowering 

season and growing 

conditions. (There is more 

to this garden design 

milarky than meets the 

eye). I am often asked why 

plants have such complicated 

names and at first sight they can 

be meaningless. 

We have history to thank for 

the continued use of Latin plant 

names in an otherwise ‘dead’ 

language, but when you delve 

deeper, you can actually begin 

to understand the properties of 

a plant and where it originates 

from, just by its Latin name. Below 

are some examples of Latin words 

used to describe plants - you may 

recognise some. 

Mollis means soft and/or hairy – 

hence Alchemilla mollis 

Bonariensis denotes that a 

plant originates from Buenos 

Aires, Argentina. As in Verbena 

bonariensis 

Sempervirens means evergreen 

– so we have Buxus sempervirens 

(Box) 

Gracilis is graceful or slender – as 

in Deutzia gracilis 

Reptans means creeping – Ajuga 

reptans 

Angustus refers to narrow 

leaves and so we have Lavandula 

angustifolia 

Macrophylla means large leaves 

– Brunnera macrophylla ‘Jack Frost’ 

for example 

Niger means black and so we 

have Sambucus nigra 

Nanu means dwarf so if you are 

looking for a smaller version of 

a Berberis you need to look for 

Berberis thunbergii ‘Atropurpurea- 

Nana’ 

Only those of a certain 

age (yes I include hubby 

and myself in this) will 

remember doing Latin 

at school, but far from 

being a dead language, 

it certainly lives on in the 

plant world. If however 

you would rather refer 

to Aquilegia vulgaris 

as Granny’s Bonnet, 

or Digitalis purpurea as 

Foxglove or Ophiopogon 

planiscapus ‘Nigrescens’ as 

Black Lilly Turf, I wouldn’t 

blame you. On the other 

hand, if you find Latin 

derivatives as fascinating as I do, 

then “carpe diem”. (If you are not 

of a certain age – google it!) 

Whatever you’re up to this 

summer, whether holidaying 

abroad or staying at home and in 

the garden, enjoy.

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