Local volunteers tidy up the Parish!
Answering the call to join a parish litter pick around Rixton-with-Glazebrook (RwG), resulted in 16 local volunteers pulling together to remove litter from the lanes and verges.
Picking up litter dropped by others is not something people relish doing, but by volunteering to do so, everyone living in the Parish benefits from a nicer place to live and enjoy, as well as those visiting the area. On Sunday 11th February 16 volunteers, 3 living outside the Parish, together gathered 46 bags of rubbish as well as car parts, and an old cone and other items.
The litter pick, organised by the RwG Community Plan Group, is one of 3 organised litter picks per year in the Parish. These, as well as several individuals who regularly pick up litter, keep the Parish looking loved and cared for. The Group wish to thank all those that lend a hand in making the Parish a better place to live.
It’s particularly great to have a clean up at this time of year, just before the Spring flowers appear, which are out in abundance around the Parish in March and April.
Winter walk blows cobwebs away!
‘Muddy but nice’ was the best way to describe the 2024 New Year guided walk held on Mon 8th January.
Forty booted walkers and dogs joined the walk and squelched along some muddy footpaths to enjoy the 3-mile guided Winter Walk. The weather was kind, as were the walkers who helped each other through the odd sticky patch! Walkers enjoyed various sections of rural footpaths and trails through Rixton Claypits Nature Reserve.
The organisers, Rixton-with-Glazebrook Community Plan Group, wish to thank all who tuned out.
click here to view or download other circular walks around the Rixton-with-Glazebrook area and neighbouring Cadishead and Irlam.
Celebrating 150yrs Glazebrook Station
Friends of Glazebrook Station (FRoGS) had a fantastic turnout for their event on 2nd September 2023, put on to celebrate 150yrs since Glazebrook Station first opened in 1873, and to share the work so far of the FRoGS volunteers and their plans for the future.
The afternoon consisted of live music, stalls and tasty light refreshments at Glazebrook Methodist Church, as well as a guided walk and talk around the station by FRoGS volunteers. Visitors also had the opportunity to view displays of old photographs of the station in its hey day, arranged by local charity Hamilton Davies Trust (HDT), and also a model of Glazebrook Station brought along by Warrington Model Railway Society.
During the afternoon a ribbon cutting was held on the Liverpool platform with visitors cheering the occasion and the good work of the Friends group volunteers.
A ‘Flat Cap’ walk was also organised on the day by HDT to gently guide walkers on a 4.5 miles return route from Irlam Station to Glazebrook Station and back. The weather was kind to the 54 walkers and 4 dogs who joined in the occasion and thoroughly enjoyed the walk and the opportunity to learn more about Glazebrook Station.
Walkers and visitors had a lovely day, with lots of reminiscing taking place and people sharing their memories of the station’s former years. The event was a great showcase of what it once must have been like at Glazebrook Station in the days of steam and the bustle of railway activity and transportation that used to take place there in the industrial era.
FRoGS thanked all the volunteers for their hard work in planning, preparing and putting on the celebratory event, as well as their many sponsors and supporters who together helped to make the day very special!
Thanks to:
National Lottery : Rixton-with-Glazebrook Parish Council : Northern : Warrington Charities Trust : The Black Swan : Red Lion : The Greenery : Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM): Hamilton Davies Trust : Hollins Green Community Shop : Community Rail Network : BT Skip Hire : David Pennington Charity : Friends of Irlam Station : Wyke Signs & Graphics : Lakeland Wines : Dorvy’s : The Growth Company : Glazebrook Methodist Church : Pip Clarke and Nikki (Violinist and Pianist) : Women’s Institute : The Hairdressers in Irlam : Washday Services in Cadishead : Steve Rimmer : Dukes of Longbarn Ukele Group : Hollins Green Scout group : Colette Fairfax : Hollins Green Community Hall : Rixton Methodist Church : Perfect Pawtraits : Bob Pixton – author : Joyce – Station Cottages : Howard Sprenger – Kestrel Books : Warrington Museum : Warrington Model Railway Society : Julie Sutton and everyone that donated to their tombola and raffle.
To find out more about the Friends of Glazebrook Station click here
150yrs Anniversary Celebrations
Glazebrook Station and Irlam Station were originally opened on 1st September 1873.
To celebrate their 150yrs in operation, and their history, HDT have organised a free guided circular walk from Irlam Station to Glazebrook Station and back. To give a nod to the earlier days we will be donning a flat cap as we walk the 5 mile return route.
Once at Glazebrook Station there will be time for walkers to enjoy some light refreshments and live music from ‘Melody Moments’ and the ‘Dukes of Longbarn Ukele Group’. There will also be plenty historical pictures and heritage information about the station and a ribbon cutting ceremony.
Returning to Irlam Station for 4pm, walkers will then be able to partake in some Bavarian food and drink should they wish and enjoy the lively tunes of an Oompah Band. The event is on until 7pm and there is plenty of time to explore the history of Irlam Station in the station’s Heritage Hub and surrounding station environs and Station Art Park.
To join in the walk simply turn up at Irlam Station for a 12 noon prompt start. For more information on the walk, and other events on the day, contact Suzanne Hindle on 07894 972928
Taking the ‘Out’ in Scouting!
Hollins Green Scouts have taken the ‘out’ in ‘scouting’ quite literally over the past few months and enjoyed the outdoors… rain or shine.
Cubs have worked towards their Personal safety badge with visits to Warrington’s Police Museum where fun was had sitting in the police car and on the motorbike, as well as dressing up in capes and helmets. They also visited Birchwood Fire station where they all learnt about how to keep themselves and their families safe at home, as well as having a go at holding the water hose as it gushed out water. Even the leaders were excited by this!
The Cubs naturalist badge is now complete following their visits to the Rixton Claypits Nature Reserve and having been given the opportunity to see the sites changes over the seasons.
Cubs have also gained various levels of Paddle Sports with fun and kayaking skills being developed. Some have even had a go at capsizing their kayak.
At a sleepover at the Scout Centre, Cubs were encouraged to develop their independence and self care skills; they prepped, cooked, washed up and helped each other. All fantastic useful life skills!