Rainhill Gala 2010 Programme by Rainhill Gala

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Monday 31st May St Annâ&#x20AC;&#x;s School field

Official Programme Minimum donation 50p

31st May 2010 -11:30am St Ann‟s School Field, View Road First of all, welcome to the Rainhill Gala 2010 programme and thanks for supporting this year’s event. By buying this programme, you are helping to fund the Gala which means we can raise much needed funds for local good causes. Last year we raised £8,700 for Willowbrook Hospice and local good causes in Rainhill, this year we hope to help more groups and organisations in our community. Although Willowbrook will remain as the main charity of the Rainhill Gala this year, we aim to make smaller donations to local groups in our community to help fund special projects, buy new equipment etc. If you want to apply to us for funding this year, please see page 17 for details and how to apply. The Gala is run entirely by volunteers and without them, the support of local businesses and you, we wouldn’t have such a great event at the heart of our community. We thank our friends at St Ann’s school for allowing us to host the event on their field once again, a great time was had by all last year and all the photo’s & videos are available on our website! We are still looking for volunteers to help us run the event safely and if you can spare a little time on the day, please call Steve on 07951 324 599. The 4 page pull out in the centre of this programme gives more details of what’s on and parking arrangements. This year’s theme is the Wild West, so why not come dressed for the occasion and enjoy a drink in the Saloon, browse the stalls in Rodeo Drive or have a go on the Rodeo Bull. There is even the County Jail for little kids. Prizes are up for grabs in our best dressed competition for the kids. We’ll see you there………

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A big thanks to Rocket Embroidery for supplying polo shirts for the Rainhill Gala 2010. The picture below shows some of the Gala committee collecting the Rainhill Parish Good Citizen Award in February. See Page 18 for more details of the awards! The bright yellow shirts will be worn by our committee members at the Gala and whilst around the village making preparations for the Gala. If you spot us, say hi!

Cllr Kelly and the Gala committee at the 2010 Rainhill Good Citizen Awards

Rainhill Gala 2009 - Where did all the money go? The Rainhill Gala 2009 was a fantastic event, the weather was glorious, the crowds were big and everyone seemed to enjoy their day. However one of the best results of the day was the money raised for charities and local good causes in our area. There were many stalls at the Gala who were raising funds for their own good causes, however due to the success of the 2009 Gala, we were able to make some substantial donations on your behalf totalling £8,700. This is in addition to the achievements of individual stallholders, so the estimated total raised for charities and local causes was WELL IN EXCESS OF £10,000!

The donations were as follows: £4,150 went to Willowbrook Hospice to help toward building maintenance costs. £1,500 was awarded to Rainhill Guides which went towards the rebuilding costs of the Guidehouse on Stoney Lane. £1,000 donated to St Ann’s Primary School which has been put towards the costs of renovating parts of the school to provide a better education to the pupils. £650 was given to the Millennium Centre for repair and maintenance of large dividing doors in the centre. £500 was given to the Pensioners’ Luncheon Club which paid their rent for 12 months (see page 6 for all the details), £450 for Rainhill United Under 8’s which provided them with a new kit. £250 went to NW Greyhound Trust which allowed them to buy a projector to help them with their work in our community (see page 7 for more details). Finally we awarded £200 to the Rainhill nO2masts campaign which is a small group who are fighting against the erection of phone masts next to houses in and around Rainhill Village (see page 27). What makes Rainhill Gala donations different is that we make it easier for groups in our area to ask for funding, especially groups who may find it hard finding funding elsewhere. If you would like to apply for support from this year’s Gala, please see Page 17 for more. Please help us to raise more this year and come to the Gala! 5

THE PENSIONERS‟ LUNCHEON CLUB The Luncheon Club was started by Harry and Margaret Whitfield about 40 years ago in the Holt Congregational Church Hall and eventually moved to Rainhill Village Hall. Meals cost 50p at that time, but all these years later it has crept up to £2.50 for dinner, pudding and a cup of tea. We exist only on the money we take in from the pensioners, but we manage to provide a decent meal and break even. We get help once year from the churches of St Ann and St James who give us produce from their harvest festivals, we really appreciate that. Also we are very fortunate to have a good friend in Carl at the Village Butcher, who always gives us the turkey (enough for 50+ people) for our Christmas Dinner and supplies us throughout the year at very reasonable prices.

We were delighted last summer to be offered our first real donation, when Rainhill Gala gave us £500. This has been a Godsend as it has covered the cost of the rent of the kitchen and the Maple room in the Village Hall for 12 months. We are extremely grateful for that as it has made things so much easier this year. Our lovely pensioners who come each week always say how much they enjoy their meals and we’re sure that many of them come for the company as much as the food as many have no-one to talk to for the rest of the week. We in the kitchen also enjoy the company and the banter. It’s hard work, but also great fun and so worthwhile. Our grateful thanks to anyone who has helped us in any way and kept our shoe-string stretching.

Pictured: Rainhill Gala Treasurer Colin Oldfield presents the cheque to ladies from the Club

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Rainhill Model Railway Club The Club was founded in 1995 and from an initial 21 people who attended the inaugural meeting in St Ann’s Parish Rooms, we now have a membership of 50 and have a waiting list. The Club meets on three evenings a week in designated Club rooms and the members are busy constructing a number of layouts in gauges N (1:60) to G (garden railway size), as well as working on personal projects. The Club holds two exhibitions a year: one a family show at Christmas time with Santa as an honoured guest and a main show held over two days on the first weekend in March. Both these events take place in the Rainhill Village Hall. In addition to our own exhibitions the Club attends other events put on by model railway clubs and organisations all over the North of England and Wales. Since inception, the Club has supported many charities such as Willowbrook Hospice, NCH and Rainhill Guides to name but three. The members see the Club as an essential part of the Village scene and are proud to be part of the Rainhill Gala. More information on the Club and contact details may be found on the Club 6 website www.rainhillmrc.org.uk

Rainhill Gala help Northwest Retired Greyhound Trust to Raise Awareness As well as re-homing ex racing Greyhounds, volunteers from the Northwest Retired Greyhound Trust give their time to deliver awareness talks to community groups including:WI, Schools, Brownies, Civic Groups etc. Following the generous donation made by Rainhill Gala in 2009, Northwest RGT were able to purchase a projector to deliver presentations as part of the awareness programme.

Nicola and greyhound Coral, presenting a Certificate of Thanks to the 2nd Rainhill Brownie Group on behalf of North West RGT.

Northwest RGT would also like to say a special thanks to the 2 nd Rainhill Brownie Group who raised ÂŁ90 following a talk and presentation about Greyhounds. The Charity will again be at this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gala with some of their dogs offering advice and support for Greyhound owners and information for anyone who would like to know more about re-homing one of these gentle and loving animals.

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The Commercial Ged and Lynn extend a warm welcome to all. Join us for quiz nights, bar promotions and live sport. The Comm are again proud to be running the Annual Rainhill Tug O‟ War. Pop in for more details and entry form. Search for the “Comm Appreciation Society” on Facebook

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Most famous of all was the day in 1829 when The Rocket put Rainhill on the world map. Since then, local celebrations have included royal visits, rose queens, pageants, Rainhill on Show and Rocket 150, another international event. Our Society holds talks and events throughout the year. Come and enjoy them, enter Rainhill in Bloom, become a member and perhaps join our committee.

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Thanks Rainhill! Rainhill Rotary Club would like to thank everyone in Rainhill for making their fundraising so successful again this year. Rainhill Rotary Club is a group of like minded men who meet every week and have a great time raising money for local and international charities. We were so pleased when the Rainhill Gala was resurrected four years ago as it gave us the perfect opportunity to work closely with the community, and at the same time raise money for local good causes. We have two major fund raising activities over the year starting with our Beer Festival, which is held at Prescot Leisure Centre in November. We are pleased to say that our 2009 festival proved to be another sell out with over 1500 customers coming through the doors and enjoying some of our 80 real ales.

Most of you will remember seeing us walking around the streets of Rainhill when we take our Father Christmas Float out and about. We end our festive activities in the village on Christmas Eve when Santa and his many helpers can be seen rattling their collecting cans up and down the shopping area. On behalf of the members of Rainhill Rotary Club we would like to take the opportunity to thank all the residents of Rainhill for their generosity and support in all our fund raising activities.

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2010 programme competition We asked all Year 5 pupils in Rainhill to enter our competition to design a poster to be used for the front cover of this programme. Three schools entered the competition and we had a total of 121 pictures entered, which meant this year’s judging was tough. We took the pictures to the Rainhill Parish Good Citizenship awards and asked the recipients, their guests and, of course, the Chairman of the Parish to help us pick a winner and two runners up. The decision was unanimous and the winner was Jessica Tran (pictured right) from Longton Lane Primary. Jessica’s entry has also been printed on large posters which will be displayed around the village around Gala time. Jessica wins a family meal at the Black Horse, Rainhill & Safari Park tickets. Well done Jessica!

The 1st runner up was Maisy Blackmore from St Ann‟s C of E Primary School

The 2nd runner up was Emily Green from Oakdene Primary School

Well done to Maisy and Emily who both receive a teddy and an Easter egg. All three winners will also receive a complementary pass for the funfair at the Gala. Well done to everyone who entered and all the entries were fantastic!!! Look out if you are in Yr5 next year for your chance to enter as all schools in Rainhill will be invited to enter once again. Pictured right: Chairman of Rainhill Parish Council, Cllr John Kelly, helps to judge the winners of the competition

Thanks to Knowsley Safari Park for once again for kindly donating the prize for the poster competition. Find out park opening times by visiting - www.knowsley.com

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Rainhill Gala Partner

Rainhill Fish Bar Rainhill Gala would like to once again thank Theo and his team from Rainhill Fish Bar who worked so hard last year at the Gala 2009. Theo donated all of the proceeds from his stall to the Gala, a staggering £832 which went a long way towards the grand total donated to Willowbrook Hospice and Rainhill’s local groups. Did you know that the Rainhill Fish Bar does far more than just Fish & Chips? The menu has a vast range of English dishes, which you would expect. But the Rainhill Fish Bar is different as it serves a range of Greek dishes which are all home made daily including Mousaka and Affelia (Pork marinated in wine & coriander). And of course there is the Grilled Cajun Chicken served with chips, rice, salad or in a pitta bread. There’s also a host of other tasty dishes including Jacket Potatoes, Speciality Burgers, Kebabs and more!!! Pop in and see Theo and his team (pictured) at the Rainhill Fish Bar, 570 Warrington Road, Rainhill or phone your order through on 0151 430 9655. Opening times: Mon-Sat 11:30-2pm & 4:30-9pm (closed Sunday) Rainhill Fish Bar proudly supports the Shop Local Campaign 16

Can we help your organisation? Last year we donated over £4,500 to local groups right here in Rainhill. We were pleased that the money went to groups that meant a wide range of people benefitted from Gala cash. A full report can be found on page 5 detailing all the beneficiaries from 2009. This year we are going to do exactly the same with 50% of the money raised from the Gala going to our main charity, Willowbrook Hospice and 50% staying right here in Rainhill. We aim to award money to groups in Rainhill who may find it difficult to find funding elsewhere. We don’t have the same criteria as some funding providers, the dreaded 30 page form, nor do we discriminate either. We do however insist that for a group to be eligible, that the entrance or joining requirements are not overly restricted and that the group operates in the interest of many people. Pictured below is the Rainhill United Under 8’s team who were looking for a kit sponsor, and as this benefits many children, we considered this to be a worthwhile cause and awarded them £450 to buy a new football kit. We don’t know how much we will be able to award this year, if anything, however any surplus funds will be divided between Willowbrook and local causes. If you would like to apply for funding, please apply online at

www.rainhillgala.co.uk/funding The form is just one page and only asks basic questions. We will then email you by the closing date of 1st July 2010 to let you know if we will be looking further into your application. We will of course need to verify your group and someone from Rainhill Gala will need to come along to one of your group meetings. Terms and conditions apply, these are available on our website and we promise to reply to all applicants.

Special thanks go to Golden Triangle Power Generation for supplying the power for the Rainhill Gala 2010

Rainhill Parish Council Rainhill Parish Council have been associated with Rainhill Gala since 2007 and are proud of the achievements of the Gala committee. To recognise that fact, the committee were collectively awarded the coveted Good Citizenship Award for 2010 at a ceremony held in the Village Hall in February along with 5 other worthy recipients. BELOW: Rainhill Gala committee receiving their award. Left to right Steve Clarke, Julie Green, Becci Rose, Mal Steward, Ann Daniels, Cllr John Kelly, Cllr Barrie Grunewald, Pat Allen, Jean Smith, Joan Doyle & Colin Oldfield

ABOVE LEFT: All 6 recipients of the Rainhill Parish Good Citizenship Award 2010. Left to Right Gerald Farley, Pam Farmer, Margaret Ailsa Clive, Eunice Benson, Steve Clarke (on behalf of Rainhill Gala) & Anne Slater

Its A Knockout 2010 The Parish Council have sponsored a team of sixth form students from Rainhill High for the last two years, and in 2009 WE WON!!! Well done to our team who lifted the Mike Doyle Memorial Cup for 2009. We are hoping for a repeat performance again this year as once again we will be sponsoring a team of youngsters from Rainhill Sixth Form We hope to see as many Rainhill residents at the Gala, supporting our Knockout team of course! Well done to the 2009 team (pictured) who did us proud and we know how hard you worked to win the cup. Well done and thanks from all the Parish Councillors. 18

Visit the Parish Council website at www.rainhillparish.org.uk

EVENT PROGRAMME Pull out this 4 page feature and bring with you to the Gala for one free adult entry Bring the rest of the family Admission ÂŁ1 Adults - Kids go FREE

St Annâ&#x20AC;&#x;s School, View Road Monday 31st May 2010 from 11:30am A bar is provided serving a variety of alcoholic drinks -

NO ALCOHOL MAY BE BROUGHT ON SITE

For hygiene reasons, only assistance dogs will be allowed on site Disabled parking is available at the Millennium Centre (church car park) for disabled users. Please note that spaces are limited and we urge you to consider using the park and ride from Rainhill High if you can. Due to the nature of the event, weather conditions may make it difficult for reduced mobility users to access the entire event, however the event stewards will be on hand to assist where possible.

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What’s on this year? It’s A Knockout - Registration 12:00 - Start 1pm Stalls in Rodeo Drive: Retired Greyhound Trust , Willowbrook Hospice, Rainhill Guides, Dave Rothwell Art, Harmony Massage, Helen Marie Charity, Chernobyl Children’s Lifeline, Rainhill Photo, Help the Heroes, St Helens ATC, Rainhill WI, Samaritans, Exotic Pets, Plant Stall, Face Painting, Crime Prevention/ Home Watch, Rainhill United, Oakwood Pre School, Oakdene School, Rainhill Town Football, Rainhill High, Barnardos Catalyst, Rainhill Civic Society, Mrs Grunewald Cakes & Crafts, Rainhill Railway & Heritage society , Lynton Home Made Jewellery, Rainhill Rocket JFC

Can you handle the rodeo bull? IN THE ARENA JEM XTREME Cheerleaders Saints Tag Rugby - Teams from St Bart’s, Oakdene, & St Ann’s Live on stage - Jessica's Ghost Annual Rainhill Tug O’ War - 2pm LL WE KED C T STOR TEN E BE

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ALL THE FUN OF THE FAIR! Enjoy all day fun for just £5 on the following: Chair-o-plane, Bouncy Castle, Train Ride, Swing Boats, 20ft Slide, Bish-Bash, Gladiators and the GIANT 40ft Slide! Buy a single ride ticket for just £1 or save with an all day wristband!

Please note that wristbands are not valid on the „Unclimbable Ladder‟, Donkey Rides, the ‟Jail‟ play tent, Rodeo Bull or for any other games.

IMPORTANT EVENT SAFETY Whilst we make every effort to ensure the safety of your children, the Rainhill Gala is a public event and as such we would ask that you ensure the safety of your children by supervising them at all times and not allowing them in restricted areas. Please look for the lost children meeting point on site when you arrive which will be „The Jail‟ and make your child aware of what to do if you lose each other. Thanks.

REPTILES GALORE AT THE RAINHILL GALA 2010 Once again this year you will be able to get up close and personal with some of Rainhill’s slipperiest residents. There will be snakes, spiders and lizards at the Gala. Look out for them, if you think you’re brave enough! Please ensure you wash your hands after handling reptiles

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Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s A Knockout 2009 The Rainhill Parish Council team, represented by students from Rainhill High Sixth Form, won the 2009 Knockout and lifted the Mike Doyle Memorial Cup. The team battled against 8 other teams on a sunny May afternoon and came in heads above the rest. It was a tough battle but well worth it! If you missed the Knockout last year, then why not look at the video of the event which shows some of the highlights from the competition, just search for Rainhill Gala on YouTube.com to view it online. Videos are also available on our website, www.rainhillgala.co.uk. The competition is an ideal way to build team relationships between friends, colleagues and your fellow drinkers down the pub! The deadline for entry into the competition is still open so why not get a team together and have the most fun you can shake a stick at! We can offer help and advice with fundraising ideas and give you all the forms you need. See the website for more! 24

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Special Report No2masts campaigners would like to thank you all for the support that we received last year. At the 2009 gala we collected hundreds of signatures objecting to the erection of masts near our homes, and in particular to a proposed installation in the disused chimney at Kendricks Fold. These petitions were sent to O2. As a result of the campaign, O2 have recognised the feelings of the Rainhill residents, and are reconsidering their proposed plans. They have stated that they are looking for an alternative site, and we hope that they will eventually build the mast in a more suitable area, away from our homes and families. We were really grateful to Rainhill Gala for awarding us ÂŁ200 which will pay for a scientific report which will help us fight our case against the mast which, it is proposed, will be just 20 metres from a schoolchildâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bedroom window. As the mast in Kendrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fold could still be erected, we still need your support! You can find out more and contact us by logging on to our site, nO2masts.com. Gill Keirnan & Derek Clarke, Principle Organisers, nO2masts in Rainhill Campaign

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tel 0151 426 4030

Fresh sandwiches made to order

OMLETTES & BURGERS

Fresh Filter Coffee

SUNDAY SPECIAL BUFFET

1.30PM - 7PM. Adult £8.95, Children £5.50

TWO FOR ONE

Monday - Friday 5pm - 7pm

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK

Mon-Sat 5pm - 10:30pm & Sun 3pm - 10:30pm

Manager: Bishal [Bish]

www.bluemango-restaurant.com email: bish@bluemango-restaurant.com

Terms & Conditions apply to offers

Large or small telephone orders welcome

0151 493 2875 7 Dane Court, Weaver Avenue, Rainhill, L35 4LU

Come dine with me @ the new ECCO RESTAURANT @ The Victoria Rainhill Try our £30 Wine & Dine menu available Monday to Friday for 2 people includes a free bottle of house wine. This voucher entitles the holder to a free glass of house wine for any main course purchased excluding Wine & Dine Menu.

Barnardoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Freaky Fabulous Funky Fun Centre (The 4 F Centre) opened its doors during school summer holidays in July 2004. The 4F Centre is an inclusive play centre, which offers a huge range of outdoor and indoor play opportunities for the children of Rainhill, and Disabled children across the Borough of St Helens. The centre is an inclusive play provision which means that we welcome all children disabled or non disabled.

The centre currently runs sessions four nights a week, with 30 children and young people aged between 5 & 15 attending. We welcome new children and young people on a regular basis. If you live or go to school in Rainhill and are interested in coming along, or if you would like to be a volunteer with us please come into the centre and talk to one of our staff or call us on 0151 426 9115.

Get your garden bursting with summer colourâ&#x20AC;ŚBUY DIRECT from the GROWER

Hanging baskets

Shrubs

Bedding BeddingPlants Plants

Perennials

ALL THESE PLUS LOTS MORE AT NO FRILLS PRICES COME & SEE FOR YOURSELF Whole sale enquiries welcome

Stanley Gate Nursery, Ormskirk Road, Bickerstaffe, Ormskirk, Lancs, L39 0HD T : 01695 725262

WE NEED YOU! The Rainhill Gala wouldn’t happen without the support of so many volunteers from our community, and this is where we need you! The Gala committee meets once a month to plan for the annual event, and we are always looking for new members to join our committee. You don’t need any special skills or experience, you just need to want to do something positive in our community. Our current volunteers come from many different backgrounds and together make a wonderful team, but as the old saying goes, many hands make light work! If you don’t want to make a regular commitment by joining our committee but would like to offer a hand, please consider helping us either on Sunday 30th May to set-up or on Monday 31st where there are a number of duties including stewarding, running stalls & raffles and general hospitality.

If you can help, please ring Steve on 07951 324 599 or email steve@rainhillgala.co.uk PROGRAMME DISCLAIMER Rainhill Gala (RG)/Rainhill Gala Events (RGE), its committee or any associated persons or organisation accept no responsibility for the content of this programme and cannot be held responsible for the products, services or conduct of the advertisers contained within this publication. While every effort has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the programme contents including any claims made or prices quoted, RG cannot be held responsible for inaccuracies nor any variation in prices advertised. Rainhill Gala accepts no responsibility for the failure of exhibitors/stall holders/providers of services to attend the event nor the conduct and/or provision of services by parties other than those directly run by RG/RGE. Trademarks featured are copyright of their respective owners and the design and contents of this publication are 38 copyright ©2010 Rainhill Gala and may not be reproduced without prior written consent from Rainhill Gala.