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Christmas cheer CHESTER City Mission will be holding a Christmas meal for all those who would normally be on their own for the festive season. The Mission is moving premises as part of the Northgate Development although at present final arrangements have yet to be agreed. So the current building at 6 Hunter Street will still be the venue for Christmas Day to enjoy a three course traditional meal with friendly faces to enjoy a chat and carol singing from noon. Transport can be provided for those who are unable to make their own way into the city centre. The meal is free of charge and any donations would be gratefully received. Call 01244 880145 giving your name, address and telephone number to reserve a place.
Squadron parade
HOOTON Park Squadron took part in its annual Remembrance Day Parade. The procession was led by the vicar of St Mary, Eastham, with St David’s United Reformed Church, 1123 Squadron followed with the Sea Cadets, Brownies and Scouts up to the church. If you are interested in joining 1123 Hooton Park Squadron call into the squadron at Eastham Rake, Eastham, on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7.30-9pm, or call 0151 328 1123.
Store signs change MARKS and Spencer had consent from the City Council for replacement signage, shop front advertisements and other displays at its stores at 27-35 Foregate Street and 20-30 Foregate Street. Consent was also given for signage at 24-26 Frodsham Street and for the ‘collect by car’ service at the multi-storey car park in Victoria Place.
Pub alterations J D WETHERSPOON had listed building consent from Chester City Council for external alterations at the Mansion House in Love Street. The application included a terrace and railings.
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meningitis on Sunday after seeing purple spots all over Toby’s body, which stayed when pressed with a glass. She says the Thomas the Tank Engine fan is usually ‘a chatterbox’ but this week he was not his usual lively self and was violently sick. She and her partner Andy Gibb took him to the out-of-hours service at Deeside Community Hospital, Aston, on Sunday night and called NHS Direct on Monday. Nurses at both services told her not to worry, and to give him water and Calpol. On Wednesday morning she took him to her GP in Broughton – who rushed the toddler to hospital. Sarah, who also has a four-year-old son Jacob, said: “The nurse took one look at him and called the doctor. He said ‘This isn’t right’ and called 999. “In some ways it was a relief that
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I haven’t stopped crying - I just keep thinking what if he dies? What if I hadn’t brought him in? EXCLUSIVE By Rebecca Edwards A TWO-YEAR-OLD is battling meningitis in hospital – days after his parents were told not to worry about spots all over his body.
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MENINGITIS BATTLE: Two-yearold Toby Williams was rushed to the Countess of Chester Hospital where he was diagnosed with bacterial meningitis.
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Building society bid
A CITY centre building society is seeking consent for alterations to its shop front. The applications for listed building consent and planning permission have been made by the West Bromwich Building Society at 22 Bridge Street. Planning officers at Chester City Council have been told the building society is also seeking approval for new fascia signage, the redecoration of the shop front and the installation of a cash machine. A separate application has been made for consent for non illuminated signage at the branch. Comments are due by Wednesday November 28.
Smoking terrace
AN EXTERNAL smoking terrace had approval from Chester City Council at the Tenpin bowling alley on Chaser Court in the Greyhound Retail Park.
Pet store party
THIS weekend, Pets at Home on the Greyhound Retail Park in Chester will be hosting a special celebration for its customers offering free face-painting, balloons, and 10% off of all purchases.
Art exhibition
THE Painting Group of The Manor Gatehouse Club is holding an exhibition from 2-9pm on Thursday, November 29 at the Gladstone Village Hall, Burton, Wirral.