Beavers get hands on with Olympic torch
BEAVER Scouts at Culcheth managed to get hands-on with a genuine Olympic
Torch when they were visited by Scouting veteran Eddie Johnson.
Author Gary Skentelbery
Gary Skentelbery
Experienced journalist for more than 40 years. Managing Director of magazine publishing group with three in-house titles and on-line daily newspaper for Warrington. Experienced writer, photographer, PR consultant and media expert having written for local, regional and national newspapers. Specialties: PR, media, social networking, photographer, networking, advertising, sales, media crisis management. Chair of Warrington Healthwatch Director Warrington Chamber of Commerce Patron Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Foundation for Peace. Trustee Warrington Disability Partnership. Former Chairman of Warrington Town FC.
School re-build gets go-ahead
PLANS for a major reconstruction of a Warrington primary school,
enabling it to accommodate 258 pupils, compared to the current 215, have
been given the green light.
Abacus naming rights add up for Town
WARRINGTON Town’s promotion push has received a major boost from local
law firm Abacus Solicitors who have taken on the stadium naming rights
for at least the next two years.
Dad brings home the bacon!
A WARRINGTON dad has “brought home the bacon” after embarking on a
1,000 mile charity bike ride with his three sons in memory of his teenage daughter
who died suddenly from epilepsy.
Once in a Blue Moon
SOME readers may be interested to know that 31 August 2012 has a blue
moon (rarely blue in colour however) that is the second full moon in the
month, the first being on the 2nd of August.
Top ten pen new deals at Wolves
TEN Warrington Wolves’ players have agreed new contract extensions
including Skipper Adrian Morley, veteran half-back Lee Briers and
Australian full-back Brett Hodgson.
Bay too strong for Town
A WONDER goal from midfielder Michael Reid was not enough to save Warrington Town from defeat as they went down 1-3 at home to Colwyn Bay from the Blue Square North.
Title hopes take a knock
GRAPPENHALL’S title hopes in division one of the Chapel Press Cheshire
County League took a further knock with their second successive home
defeat – this time at the hands of bottom club Heaton Mersey.
Praise for the police
CHESHIRE Police has received praise for its preparations for the new role of Police and Crime Commissioner.
Shoppers' vote gives charity a boost
A LYMM charity is set to benefit from a year’s fundraising – following a vote by local shoppers.