Budding writers seek literary acclaim
CLOSING date for entering this year’s Cheshire Prize for Literature is
Thursday, September 1 – and already entries have been received from
budding writers from a range of backgrounds.
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.
New group to sing for fun
NEW community singing group Wired for Sound is to hold its first “Sing for Fun” day on September 17
Arts festival deadline looms
ARTISTS and performers wanting to join in Warrington Contemporary Arts Festival should sign up as the deadline is approaching.
Park re-opens after £122,000 re-vamp
WARRINGTON’S Poole Park has re-opened after a £122,000 re-vamp that has
made it more suitable for older children as well as toddlers.
Planners stand firm on tip deadline
TOWN Hall planning bosses at Warrington have agreed to vary some
conditions attached to the final closure of the giant Risley landfill
site – but are insisting that the final deadline of October 19 next year
be adhered to.
Fire in pub cellars
FIREFIGHTERS from Warrington and Stockton Heath were called out to deal with a blaze in the cellars at a local pub.
Fun day set to be annual event
A special fun day organised by Great Sankey residents proved so popular it is set to become an annual event.
Anglers angered by arson attack
ARSONISTS struck at a Warrington fishing beauty spot setting fire to a wheelie bin on a wooden fishing platform.
Oh Ann is going to Barbados!
LUCKY winner of a holiday to Barbados in Warrington Disability Partnership’s grand prize draw was Ann Johnston.
Drink fuels domestic abuse
NEARLY half the domestic abuse incidents reported in Warrington and the rest of Cheshire involve people who have been drinking.