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Even if you’re sure you’re not going to venture out in to your garden much in the colder months, make sure you have every possible encouragement by creating a winter planter or two. A pretty planter on the front steps or gracing the patio will not only look gorgeous from the warm comfort of the house, but will also help to coax you outside from time to time. Grab a container, some compost and a selection of plants and be creative.

Larger is better, as once temperatures drop a larger container is more likely to protect the roots on the plants due to the greater volume of compost. Frozen roots are fatal, so this is really worth bearing in mind. I’d avoid any container less than 30cm (12in) diameter if possible, unless you live in a very mild area. Remember that summer bedding displays can be pulled out now, so you can always re-use suitable containers once the plants have been cleared.

Any container will insulate the roots a little, but one made from thick wood (such as a wooden trough or window box, or a half-barrel) will be very effective. Good quality, fairy chunky plastic also works quite well. Try to avoid metal as this tends to conduct cold.

Warm undergarments are all the rage for winter planters. A lining of bubble-wrap polythene or even a few layers of old fabric or carpet, sandwiched between the sides of the container and the compost will help to keep both compost and roots warm. I always save packaging materials from parcels for this sort of thing; why not pull out the bubble-wrap inner lining from a large padded envelope and use that?

If you live in a particularly cold area, or simply want to decrease the risk of winter damage further, try to position winter planters out of the windiest areas. If possible place them fairly close to a house wall on the south or west side as this will help to provide a little extra warmth.

A visit to your local plant nursery or garden centre at this time of year should fill you with inspiration as you’ll be amazed at the range of plants available for adding winter colour and interest to pots and planters. Some of my favourites are the universal or other winter flowering pansies or even hardier smaller flowered violas.

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What is it? It is the first car in a massive product offensive from the Blue Oval, designed to keep the car giant profitable in Europe. The B-Max replaces the forgettable – but much-loved among certain UK buyers – Fusion and goes up against rivals from Vauxhall, Honda, Nissan and Citroen in the B-segment MPV market. But to steal sales away from these firms, the B-Max has a party-piece – no B-pillars.

What’s under the bonnet? Petrol buyers will be able to choose between the new 1.0 litre Ecoboost engine with 99bhp or 118bhp. There’s also a 1.4 litre Duratorq with 89bhp and a 1.6-litre Ti-VCT unit with 104bhp and an automatic gearbox. Diesels include a 1.5 with 74bhp and a 1.6 with 94bhp.

What’s the spec like? The range kicks off at £12,995 for the Studio 1.4-litre petrol which comes with electric mirrors and electric windows front and rear, while prices top out at £18,895 for the Titanium 1.6-litre diesel. That model comes as standard with 16-inch alloys, auto headlamps and Ford system – a clever voice control and device integration system. It’s a £250 option on all models bar the Titanium.

What’s it like to drive? At launch we drove the 1.0-litre Ecoboost 118bhp and the 1.6-litre diesel. The 1.0-litre is a blast yet still offers agreeable fuel economy figures – 55.4mpg combined is quoted – while the 1.6-litre diesel is sluggish. It has light steering and the ride is supple.

What do the press think of it? The Telegraph said: ‘After the execrable Fusion, Ford has worked hard to produce something different and worthwhile. This is a well-engineered car, safe and good looking.’ Honest John adds: ‘And anyone already contemplating a Citroen C3 Picasso, a Hyundai ix20, a Kia Venga, a Toyota Verso S or a

Vauxhall Meriva should get down to their Ford dealers and take a look.’

We asked Ford of Britain MD Mark Ovenden how much of a change the B-Max is over the old Fusion. ‘It’s a completely different vehicle. Fusion did pretty well for us and our dealers, but with B-Max the wow is the door system. B-Max also has lots of style, a large range of clever features and, of course, there’s the 1.0-litre Ecoboost engine. The B-Max is an excellent car – whereas the Fusion was essentially just a high-riding vehicle. B-Max has a got a lot more strength to it. As one of my younger colleagues said to me, the B-Max is more of an automotive app than a car!’

What do we think of it? This could well be the new class-leader as it makes other cars in this sector seem terribly conservative. Without having the benefit of trying all the engines and specifications, we can only really recommend the 1.0-litre Ecoboost 118bhp Titanium model which retails at £17,595. It’s not cheap but probably worth the money.

Model: Ford B-Max Price: £17,595 (as tested) Engine: 1.0-litre, petrol. Power: 118bhp, 169Nm Max speed: 109mph 0-60mph: 13s MPG (comb’d): 55.4 Emissions: 119g/km Residual values (three years): 37%

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•Add the onions to the casserole and fry for 6-7 minutes until golden, adding the garlic after 3 minutes. Sprinkle over the seasoned flour and fry for a further 1-2 minutes. Gradually stir in the wine and stock and bring to the boil, scraping any sediment from the base of the casserole.

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Warrington & District Arts Council has been set up to encourage involvement in the Arts and act as a co-ordinator and liaison point for local individuals and organisations. Meet once a month. For details of next open meeting, please contact the Secretary, Dr Michael Murphy 07730 567138 or [email protected] Mental Health Forum meets at least every month and brings together people who are affected by mental stress. Open forum, all background and communities welcome. Come along to meet new people, gain new skills, hear from invited speakers and give feedback on the services.Contact: Sarah Brittlebank (Warrington Borough Council Community Engagement Team)Tel: 01925 458054 / 07824 509471Warrington Care Centre provides information, help & support to carer in Warrington. Range of service includes caring with confidence, former carers’ support, counselling service, carers’ grant, please contact the centre for more information.The Bungalow, Garven Place, Sankey Street, WarringtonDrop-in opening time: Mon, Wed and Fri 10am – 2pmTel: 01925 644212 Email: [email protected] Impaired People’s (VIP) Centre is the new home to the former Blind Society (Warrington, Widnes and District). The new centre will offer much of its existing programme and more.Fairfield and Howley Neighbourhood Project (Old Fairfield CE Primary School), Fairfield StreetContact: John Taylor Tel: 01925 632700Radio Warrington is a Community Radio Station broadcasting on the internet from Warrington for Warrington. Local programmes presented by local volunteers, supporting all local charities, bands and sports, playing a massive selection of songs and specialist shows. No advert and more music. www.radiowarrington.co.ukWarrington Photographic Society exists to promote interest among its members in all photographic matters including digital working. The Society has a varied winter programme of activities, mainly lectures with prints, transparencies or digital, practical technique demonstrations, and club competition evenings.MeeteveryTuesdayatTheQuaysCommunityCentre, Thelwall New Road at 7.30pmAsian Friendship Group is a new group which brings the Asian community in Warrington together. We organise gatherings throughout Warrington, celebrate and raise awareness about our cultures. Both Asian and non-Asian welcome, membership is free, contact us for an application form. Contact: Candy Lai 01925 572264 (Cantonese/English) or XUE 01925 245664 (Mandarin)The John Holt Cancer Support Foundation Warrington is a local voluntary charity, working alongside health professionals, to provide information and support service for anyone, patient, carer, family or friend who has been affected by cancer in any way.15 Palmyra Square South, Warrington WA1 1BLOpening Times: Mon-Sat 10am–4pm, Mon Evening 7-9pmHelp Line: 01925 242880 Office: 01925 240054Warrington Families Information Service offers information, advice and guidance for the support of children, young people and families of Warrington. They operate a telephone helpline service which is staffed from 9am – 5pm Mon to Friday. Plenty of information on their website.Tel: 01925 443131 http://www.warringtonchildren.orgPlanet Blue Youth Club is a drop-in youth club for young people, meet weekly at The Peace Centre, Peace Drive, Great Sankey. For disabled people, up to age 25 welcome. A chance for all to interact, make friends, have fun and socialise. Contact: Rachel Hanlon Tel: 01925 240064

Local Events Local Groups

This information is kindly provided by Warrington Community Calendar. For more events and groups visit http://warringtonwhatson.co.uk. To include yours please call: 01928 739607

Sopa and Bath Bomb Making Confidence & Motivation training course @ Centre for Independent Living, WDP, WA5 1BA Contact Maria on 01925 240064.

Wed 14 Nov 12.30 – 2pm

For 4 weeks

Steel Magnolia by Bridgewater Players @ Thelwall Parish Hall For tickets call 01925 755846

Thurs 15 to Sat 17 Nov Evenings

Chethams Big Band and Jazz Groups Music Live at St Wilfrid’s! For tickets and information: Ian Roberts 01925 266208

Saturday 17 Nov 7.30pm

Feed the Birds Sankey Valley Park, meet at Waterways car park off Cromwell Ave Contact Ranger on 01925 571836

Sun 18 Nov 1 – 3pm

Christmas Crafts for Children Just £3 while parents enjoy refreshments @ St John’s United ReformedChurchWA46QE.ContactCatherine on 01925 759687.

Saturday 1 Dec 10 – 12am

Walton Winter Wonderland Walton Hall Gardens WA4 6SN

Every Sat and Sunday from 8 Dec to 23 Dec 10.30am – 4pm

Wreath Making - Have a go at making a traditional Christmas wreath @ San-key Valley Park. Must book in advance on 01925 571836

Sunday 16 Dec 1 – 3.30pm

Bulb PlantingBirchwood Forest Park, Ordnance AvenueWA36QX

Sat 2nd Nov 10.30 – 12pm

Friendship Group Whittle Hall, Great Sankey. Contact Margaret Rowlands 01925 264214

Every 3rd Thursday of the Month 2pm

Bulb PlantingBirchwood Forest Park, Ordnance AvenueWA36QX

Sat 2nd Nov 10.30 – 12pm

Board Games ExhibitionWarrington Museum & Art Gallery

22nd Aug 20.30 – 22.00

Wedding FayreThe Pyramid Centre

Sunday 19 Nov 11 – 4pm

Positive Thoughts CourseWesty Community Centre, LatchfordContact Sue Hogan or Vicky Taylor on 01925 416872

Courses run on a Monday for 7 weeks, call for next available course.

Cycling GroupVictoria Park, Latchford (Meet by the bin at the back of the Arena)

Every Tuesday 12.30 – 1.30

Doctors NumbersNHS Direct (24hr Helpline) 0845 46 47

Causeway Medical Centre 01925 630282166-170WilderspoolCausewayWarringtonWA46QA

Stockton Heath Medical Centre 01925 604427The Forge London Road Stockton Heath WA4 6HJ

Latchford Medical Centre 01925 637508 5 Thelwall Lane Latchford Warrington WA4 1LJ

The Medical Centre 01925 417247Folly Lane Bewsey Warrington WA5 0LU

301 Westbrook Centre 01925 654152 Westbrook Warrington WA5 5FU

Penketh Medical Centre 01925 725644Honiton Way Penketh Warrington WA5 2EY

Guardian Medical Centre 01925 650226Guardian Street Warrington WA5 1UD

Hood Manor Surgery 01925 571858Winstanley Close Surgery 31 Winstanley Close Great Sankey Warrington WA5 1XR

Warrington GP Health Centre 01925 39854530 Sankey Street Golden Square Warrington WA1 1TD

Warrington MPsHelen Jones MP (Labour) Warrington NorthHouse of Commons London SW1A 0AATel: 01925 232480 Fax: 01925 232239 Email: [email protected]

David Mowat MP (Conservative) Warrington SouthHouse of Commons London SW1A 0AA Tel: 0207 219 7178 Fax: 0207 219 5067 Email: [email protected]

Council NumberWarrington Borough Council 01925 443322

Local VetsFour Paws Veterinary Clinic Lingley Road, Great Sankey WA5 3ND 01925 723966

Johnson & Wood 7 Green St, Warrington WA5 1TW 01925 413106

Beech House Veterinary Centre Wilderspool C’way WA4 6OP 01925 445 500

School & College NumbersBarrow Hall Comm Primary Schl 01925 728197

Bewsey Lodge Primary School 01925 632730

Callands Primary School 01925 444795

Dallam Community Primary School 01925 633927

Evelyn Street Primary School 01925 495567

Great Sankey High School 01925 724118/9

Great Sankey Primary School 01925 723445

Park Road Community Primary Schl 01925 723550

Penketh Community Primary School 01925 723719

Penketh High School 01925 722298

Penketh South Community Primary School

01925 726558

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School

01925 636235

Sankey Valley St James' CE Primary School

01925 659307

St Alban's Catholic Primary School 01925 632128

St Gregory's Catholic High School 01925 574888

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 01925 723340

St Paul of the Cross Catholic Primary School

01925 224686

St Philip (Westbrook) CE Aided Primary School

01925 445391

St Vincent's Catholic Primary School

01925 726544

Sycamore Lane Community Primary School

01925 723558

Warrington St Barnabas' CE Primary School

01925 633606

Westbrook Old Hall Primary School 01925 415544 School Term TimesAutumn Term 20124th Sept - 19th Oct: Half Term 22nd Oct - 26th Oct29th Oct - 21st Dec: Xmas Holiday 24th Dec - 4th Jan

Household WasteGatewarth CRC Open 8am-6pmGatewarth Industrial Estate, Barnard Street, Sankey Bridges, WA5 1DDWoolston CRC 8am-6pmOff New Cut Lane, Woolston, WA1 4AGStockton Heath CRC 8am to 6pmOff Sandy Lane, Stockton Heath, WA4 2AY

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FlooringTreadwell Carpets 5FurnitureBranches of Warrington 9Garden & Household ServicesK&M Jet Washing 11Garden CentreDobbie's Garden Centre 15Health ProductsNewlyn Healthcare Ltd 30Heating & Electrical EngineeringBlueshield Heating Care Ltd 7Insurance ServicesNFU Mutual 10Kitchen & BathroomsFlag Ship Kitchens 7LandscapingLandscape World 6Mobile HairdresserHair Solutions 29OpticiansSpecs to U 2

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