Hollins Green Local News
In The Know
Cubs and Scouts
Park Rangers
Kids Rhythm
Rhinewood Hotel
St. Helen’s Sunday School
Glazebrook Methodist Church
St. Helen’s Church
Hollins Green Sequence Dancing classes
Glazebrook Women’s Institute
Hollins Green Indoor Bowling
Hollins Green Over 60’s
Rixton-with-Glazebrook Pre-school
The Black Swan
Sport
Warrington Council News
In The Know
The Rixton-with-Glazebrook news letter.
Welcome to the seventh edition of the Rixton-with-Glazebrook’s
‘in the know’ newsletter. Due to the interest and feedback from
facilities we have decided to add an additional page, giving us the
space to pass on a bit more detail about known events and ongoing
provisions and to share a few more of the many local achievements
and celebrations, however big or small.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank our 12 volunteers
who help us share this information by distributing the newsletters
in their immediate area, enabling us to cover all of the 850 local
residencies. Only information received from facilities / organisations
is entered into the newsletter - thank you to all who contribute.
Mandy and Jennifer.
NEW
Our village now has a new colony of 12 Beaver Scouts, comprising
of 6-8year olds both boys and girls, who have been invested and
are now ready to begin undertaking badges. Visits from the
emergency services are being planned for the Spring. Though full
at present, you can put your child’s name on the waiting list by
contacting Donna Wilson. Visit the beaver web site
David Taylor was awarded the Chief Scout’s Commendation for good service in the Scout Movement, recognising his work / commitment as Hollins Green Group Scout Leader during the past ten years. Scout Group Details. 07801 354815
Rixton Methodist Church thank all who attended their Christmas Fayre at the Scout Centre, helping raise £430 towards Chapel refurbishments.
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Check out the newly erected signage around Rixton Claypits. This
local conservation area is free for all to enjoy. The new signage
will help you to navigate the area and learn more about the wildlife
on your doorstep. For further information you can can contact the
Ranger on 0161 777 9726 or visit Rangers
Kids Rhythm has a new name - Cheeky Monkey Music, offering
parent and child music sessions at Rixton Methodist Church on
Fridays 9.30-10.30. To find out more about these and other local
sessions simply contact Trevor King on telephone Hamilton Davies Trust for details 0161 222 4003
ACHIEVEMENTS / SUCCESSES / HIGHLIGHTS
The Rhinewood Hotel are now under new management and
are undergoing a complete refurbishment of all hotel rooms.
For more information contact Sally Baugh on 0161 775 5555.
Church activities
St. Helen’s Sunday School raised £43 for Church funds from the
sale of their home made cards and decorated glass candle holders
and £201 at the School Fair. They also raised £115 for the Children’s
Society at the well attended Christingle Service. Anna Howcroft
and Emily Lowndes were confirmed at Liverpool Cathedral.
Glazebrook Methodist Church’s centenary celebrations recognise
the anniversary of the church building opened on 25th January 1909.
St. Helen’s Church’s Dickensian evening was a great success, with
many attending in Dickensian dress accompanying Ken Baglee as
Dickens, Ray Shaw as Scrooge and Alan Domville as Mr. Sowerby.
‘Plough Sunday’ was celebrated with the Williams family plough being
taken into church and blessed on behalf of the whole community.
Rixton-with Glazebrook Community Hall
The weather was kind to the Hollins Green Dancing Class in October
whilst on their weekend away in Llandudno. As well as dinner
dances and Christmas parties held by both dance classes a well
attended joint New Year’s Eve Dance was also enjoyed by all.
Fancy your hand at modern ballroom, sequence, old time or line
dancing - then you can by just going along on Monday 7.30pm or
Tuesday 8.00pm to Hollins Green Sequence Dancing classes at
The Community Hall, Hollins Green. No advance fees - just pay on
the night or to find out more contact Doreen on telephone Hamilton Davies Trust for details 0161 222 4003.
Glazebrook Women’s Institute continues to thrive as it enters its 62nd year of operation in our area. Last year one of their highlights was the successful hosting of the 8 WI’s Carol Concert in St. Helen’s Church.
Hollins Green Indoor Bowling raised £620 last year for the
Macmillan nurses. The group hold an annual charity event – pairs
competition - this year’s chosen charity to support is St. Roccos.
Hollins Green Indoor Bowling group play in The Community
Hall, Hollins Green on Monday and Wednesday 2.00-4.30pm,
Wednesday 7.30-10pm and Thursday 8.00-10.30pm. All ages from
12years and over welcome– under 18’s must be accompanied by
an adult. Simply turn up with a change of soft footwear 10 minutes
before the start time or contact Harold Bate on telephone Hamilton Davies Trust for details 0161 222 4003.
Calling all retired ladies and gentlemen - Hollins Green Over 60’s
need new members to join them on Thursday afternoons from
2.00-4.00pm in The Community Hall, Hollins Green for a game of
dominoes and bingo - tea and biscuits provided. Simply turn up or
contact Gladys Young on telephone Hamilton Davies Trust for details 0161 222 4003.
Hollins Green Over 60’s ladies and gentlemen enjoyed a coach
trip to Clevelys, lunches out and a Christmas Party last year. New
members are always welcome – if interested simply go along on a
Thursday afternoon anytime between 2pm - 4pm.
Rixton-with-Glazebrook Pre-school parents, family and friends
had an energetic night out at their lively Ceilidh evening. Several
social evenings are held throughout the year and are advertised
locally - all over 18’s are welcome to join in the fun at any time.
The Riding for the Disabled Association group held their first AGM
since moving to their new venue, Milverton Farm. Last year the
group held their own section at the annual summer Gymkhana
with riders being awarded rosettes and medals for their achievements and finishing the event with a fancy dress parade.
The earlier opening time of 7.30am Monday–Friday and the newly
installed cash machine has been a great success for
Glazebrook Post Office with passing trade and local residents
calling for cash, sandwiches and newspapers on their way to work..
The Rotary Club of Irlam once again gave donations to local charity
groups whose volunteers helped with Santa’s float street collections
in December, bringing a lovely festive atmosphere into our area.
They also helped establish the Digital Information Board situated
in Irlam which offers free advertising for community organisations
within the Cadishead, Irlam and Rixton-with-Glazebrook area - to apply see www.irlam.net
ONGOING
The Black Swan welcome families, all ages up to 9pm. They also
host a quiz night on Monday and Wednesday evenings, Bingo on
Tuesdays, Karaoke on Saturdays and ‘play your cards right’ on
Sundays. For further details contact Liz on 0161 777 9673
Sport
If a game of badminton is your thing and you are 16 or over, then
Glazebrook Methodist Church is the place to go on Thursday
evenings from 7.30pm. Mixed ages and abilities – simply turn up
or contact Mr. Phoenix on telephone Hamilton Davies Trust for details 0161 222 4003 for more information.
You can join other local 4-6 year old boys and girls in a game of
football at Cadishead Sports Junior Football Club, Rowson Drive,
Cadishead between 10.30 -12.00 every Saturday. All you need is suitable footwear, kit including shin pads and 50p
Warrington Council News
Your Local Ward Councillors regularly report issues back to the
Warrington Borough Council such as footway repairs, lighting and
grafitti problems. They attend the local Police Community Action
Meetings to pick up any further issues and also work alongside
other agencies in order to maintain a quality of life for local residents.
hollinsgreen.net sponsored by Hamilton Davies Trust 2008