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KNIFEMAN GLOATED AS VICTIM SAID GOODBYES
By Naomi Dunning
A VENGEFUL knifeman who almost killed a man in a frenzied grudge attack – and then gloated – faces life behind bars.
Marc Ashbrook, 23, of Ash Road, was given a minimum of four years in prison for GBH with intent by Judge Clement Goldstone at Chester Crown Court on Monday. Victim John McKenna, 36, of Little Budworth, “died” twice on the operating table after Ashbrook stabbed him three times. Prosecutor Owen Edwards said on February 15, Ashbrook picked a fight with Mr McKenna at the White Barn pub – but ended up with a broken nose and being barred. Mr Edwards said: “He was livid he was barred and Mr McKenna wasn’t.” On May 9, an intoxicated Ashbrook was drinking in the pub despite being barred – and flew into a rage when he saw Mr McKenna. He shouted at him
■ Man ‘died’ twice on operating table after stabbing ■ Attacker will not be freed until no danger to public
and threw bottles at him – and he was chucked out of the pub. As he was driven by a friend, Ashbrook declared: “I’m going to kill McKenna.” He later returned later with a kitchen knife and spotted his sworn enemy near the bar. Mr Edwards said: “Mr McKenna felt a punch or a push on his back and he fell to the floor, then he felt the blood.” Ashbrook stabbed Mr McKenna three times – and only stopped because someone grabbed his arm while others pinned him to the floor. Mr Edwards said: “Mr McK-
enna thought he was dying and started saying his goodbyes.” Mr Edwards said: “The defendant was still triumphant he said ‘I told you I would kill you’. He smiled and held his arms up as in celebration.” Judge Gladstone said to Ashbrook: “I’ve no doubt if you hadn’t been restrained you’d be facing a murder charge. “This is a sentence which means you may never been released because you are a danger to the public. It will be for a minimum of four years and then you’ll have to prove you’re no longer a danger to others.”
CAGED: Marc Ashbrook has been imprisoned indefinitely for GBH with intent.
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Police find cannabis farm hidden in garage By Dave Goodban POLICE arrested a 34-year-old man after discovering a cannabis farm at his Winsford home. The suspected drug dealer was snared after fleeing from officers during a routine stop check on Woodford Lane last Monday. He was traced to a house at Leaf Grove later the same day. On entering, police noticed the smell of cannabis and, after searching the garage, discovered a false wall concealing 23 cannabis plants and specialist lighting equipment. Less than three weeks ago two men were arrested after 500 cannabis plants were found in two underground concrete chambers during a raid at a house off Swanlow Lane. Insp Dave Snasdell, head of Winsford Neighbourhood Policing Unit, claims the recent discoveries should act as a warning to dealers. He said: “This is the second such find in just under a month and shows that we’re taking action against those who supply and use illegal drugs in Winsford.
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DRUG HAUL: Police found a mini cannabis factory behind a false wall at a house in Winsford.
“The discovery was something of a surprise but represents excellent work by the officers who carried out the initial stop-check and the subsequent search. “My officers are committed to tackling the supply of illegal drugs and
our recent activity has shown that we will not hesitate to take action wherever and whenever necessary. Illegal drugs have no place in Winsford.” The man was released on bail pending further enquiries.
Play your cards right POLICE in Northwich are calling on shoppers to play their cards right when paying for goods. There have been two recent incidents in the town centre where criminals have looked over the shoulder of shoppers as they entered their pin number and then managed to steal the bank card – usually by distracting people. The offenders have
then gone on to take money from the accounts. PCSO Mark Abbott said: “It is crucial that people are careful when inputting their pin number into a machine at a shop or at the cash machine. “Criminals are adapting their methods to gain access to bank accounts and these latest offences are an example of the lengths they will go to.”
Mayor reopens charity shop WINSFORD town mayor Des Worthington officially reopened the newly refurbished British Heart Foundation Shop at Winsford Cross Shopping Centre last Wednesday. Cllr Worthington said: “Since the British Heart Foundation was formed in 1961, tremendous progress has been made in the fight against heart disease. Thousands of lives have been saved and new drugs and sur-
gical techniques have been developed. “The quality of life for heart patients has been greatly improved. But the fight must continue. Heart and circulatory disease is still the UK’s biggest killer. More needs to be found out about the causes, treatment and prevention of heart disease. “Research is expensive and the Foundation relies entirely upon voluntary donations for its income.”
Pick up your FREE Chronicle THE Chronicle is available free of charge in dozens of shops and outlets in Northwich, Winsford and Mid Cheshire villages. A list of the outlets, including major supermarkets, is published below and is also available on our companion website www.midcheshire chronicle.co.uk
WINSFORD Asda, The Drumber, Morrisons, Nat Lane, Top Ten Bingo, Dingle Lane, Wyvern House Council Offices, The Drumber, NNS News, Fountain Court, Mrs Sandwich Kiosk, Fountain Court, Weatherspoons, Queens Arms, Dene Drive, Lifestyle Store, Vauxhall Way, McColls, Cheviot Square, Olivers, High Street, McColls, Abbots Way , Nodens Sandwich Shop, Woodford Lane, One Stop, Delamere Street, Martins, Delamere Street, Shell Garage, Delamere Street, Ellies Diner, Barlow Drive, Woodford Park Est, Nayee convenience store, 23 Finsbury Walk, Greensfield Park, One Stop, Wharton Road, McDonalds, Nat Lane, Wharton Retail Park, K & L News, Station Road, Bargain Booze , Crook Lane, Polar Palace (playbarn), Unit 10, Pineapple Park, Winsford Ind Est, Rucks to Eat, Road 1 Winsford Industrial Estate, Road 5 Diner, Unit 1 Old Dennis Buildings, Winsford Ind Est, Jungle Jim (playbarn) Unit 9 Navigation Park, McCalls, Weaver Street, Butties 2 Buffets, Weaver Street,
10 o clock shop, Gladstone Way, Swanlow News, Swanlow Lane, Late Shop, Wharton Road, Shrewsbury Arms, Chester Rd, Little Budworth
NORTHWICH Sainsburys store, Venables Road, Tesco, Manchester Road, Somerfield, Chesterway, Victoria Infirmary, Winnington Hill, Castle Road Post Office, Chester Road, Castle, Castle News, Chester Road, JG Stores, Greenbank Lane, Hartford Service Station, Chester Road, MidCheshireCollege,ChesterRoad, Hartford, Co-op, Chester Road, Hartford, Sandiway Post Office, School Lane, Hartford Diner, Hartford Picnic Area, A556 Westbound, Shell garage, Chester Road, Cuddington Blakemere Craft centre restaurant, Chester Road, Sandiway, Barnabys(playbarn), Blakemere Craft centre, Sandiway, Country Bakerym, Norley Road, Cuddington, Handleys Newsagents, Mere Lane, Sandiway, Lime Avenue Post Office, Weaverham, No 1 Convenience Store, Lime Avenue, Weaverham, Richard News, Northwich Road, Weaverham,
Tesco Express, Northwich Road, Weaverham, Weaverham Community Centre, Rossett Road, Weaverham, Bargain Booze , Wallerscote Rd, Weaverham, R+V Convenience Store, Chester Road, Greenbank, Moss Farm Leisure Complex (sports hall), Snax 24 (BP garage), Winnington Lane, Londis, Winnington Lane, The Avenue Catering Co, Winnington Avenue, Barnton Pharmacy and Post Office, Runcorn Road, The Paper Shop,Lydyett Lane, Barnton, Londis, Townfield Lane, Barnton, M & S Conenience Store, Runcorn Road, Barnton, Tesco Express, Kingsmead Regency Square, Weaverdale café, Witton Street, Northwich, Weatherspoons (Penny Black), Witton Street, McDonalds, High Street, The Floatel, London Road, Inches, Queen Street, LA Fitness, Leicester Street, The Chesterway Pub, New Warrington Road, Anderton Convenience Store, New Road, Anderton Marina (leisure shop), Uplands Road, Comberbach Post Office, Senna Lane, Village Store and Café, Chapel
Street, Wincham, Four Lanes Garages, Marston Lane, Marston, KS Stores, Royle Street, Poplar Stores, Middlewich Road, Bargain Booze , Middlewich Road, Co-op, Middlewich Road, Rudheath, Rudheath Leisure Centre, Shipbrook Road, Rays Shop, Gadbrook Road, Rudheath, Solanki, Wright Street, Rudheath, Arabica Café, Brunel Court, Gadbrook Park, Wilkins, Manchester Road, Lostock, Lostock Club, Manchester Road, Lostock Gralam Post Office, Manchester Road, Vale Royal News, Manchester Road, Lostock, Shipbrook Hill Farm shop, Manor Lane, Whatcroft, Poppyseed Café, Gadbrook Mews, Gadbrook Park, Bargain Booze , London Rd, Davenham, Parkside Garage(Spar), London Road, Davenham Moulton Post Office, Regent Street, Co-op, Lydyett Lane, Barnton, Co-op, School Lane, Hartford, Co-op, Northwich Road, Weaverham, Co-op, Whitlow Lane, Moulton, One Stop, Chester Road, Spar, Linnards Lane, Spar, Threeways Garage, Kings Street.
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NEWSFile Shopkeeper cleared
A RUDHEATH shopkeeper accused of sexually assaulting a schoolgirl in the living quarters of his store has been cleared of all charges. Kishor Solanki, who owns and runs the Spar shop on Wright Avenue, denied four counts of causing a 14-year-old girl to engage in sexual activity. It was alleged that on two occasions earlier this year Solanki, known as Chris, groped the girl under a blanket on his living room sofa before forcing her to perform a sex act on him. But after a two-day trial a jury at Chester Crown Court returned unanimous not guilty verdicts on all counts last Wednesday. After the hearing he released a statement through his solicitors Cluley Lewis Rodgers. He said: “I’d like to thank my loyal customers who believed in me and supported me throughout the case.”
Hall in full bloom
A CHRISTMAS floral extravaganza will transform stately home Arley Hall and Gardens into a winter wonderland. Fresh flowers from around the world will be in full bloom from November 29 to December 7. Amid the displays, florists Carl Wilde and Derek Armstrong will be giving flower-arranging master classes to visitors. Candlelight-led carol evenings will be held throughout the week, and children can expect a visit from Father Christmas on December 6 and 7. Tickets cost £7.50 for adults and £2.50 for children. For more information visit www.arlayhallandgardens.com or call 01565 777353.
Band in concert
COMBERBACH Methodist Church is hosting two fundraising events over the coming weeks. First the Bostock Band will provide an evening of musical entertainment on Friday from 7.30pm. Tickets, priced £6, are available from Anne Woodcock on 01606 891248. The church is also holding a Christmas bring and buy sale on Saturday, November 29 at 10.30am. The proceeds from both events will go to the church’s maintenance fund.
Church appeal
ST Wilfrid’s Church in Davenham is holding a Christmas fair in the church hall from 2-4pm on Saturday, November 29. Admission is £1 for adults, 25p for children and includes a hot drink or juice and a mince pie. Mulled wine will also be available. There will be a variety of stalls and a tombola and raffle. The church is appealing for any donations, which can be left in the box provided at the back of the church.
Shed break-ins alert
POLICE are urging residents on Winsford’s Grange Estate to be vigilant after a spate of shed break-ins over the last week. Det Sgt Dave Snasdell wants people to make sure all garden sheds are locked and secured. “And if you spot anyone acting suspiciously, get in touch with us,” he said.
Autumn fair
VALE Royal Amateur Operatic Society’s Autumn Fair will take place at St Andrew’s Methodist Church, Dingle Lane, Winsford, on Saturday from 1.30-4pm. There will be a tombola, raffle, stalls, games and refreshments.
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‘Winter ward’ opens to ease extra pressure on hospital By Dave Goodban LEIGHTON Hospital is opening an additional ward for the busy winter months. Ward 11 is providing additional beds to help deal with the normal rush of extra patients admitted during colder weather People are more likely to catch cold or flu in winter, leading to an increase in the number of elderly patients admitted with respiratory problems. The cold weather can also cause other serious health problems – like heart attacks, stroke, and pneumonia. The ward will be open until March. In previous years, routine ops have been cancelled as beds were reallocated to cater for winter emergencies. Opening the ‘winter’ ward reduces the risk of last minute cancelled op. John David, divisional lead nurse in the Emergency Care Division, said: “Winter can be a challenging time for hospital staff as we try to balance demand for beds for planned and emergency admissions. “The type of patient we will be admitting to this ward tend to require nursing care. They usually have complex needs and we need to carefully plan their discharge. “We will be working with our colleagues in social care, GPs and the voluntary sector to ensure our patients are appropriately discharged and cared for outside of hospital once they are well enough.” ■ People over 65 are being advised to talk to their GP about having a free flu jab. Pharmacists can also advise on how to manage minor ailments, including the sale of over the counter medicines. For details call NHS Direct on 0845 46 47 or go to www.dh.gov.uk.
A TEENAGE thief stole a charity cash box from the front counter at Wharton health centre on Crook Lane, Winsford. Witnesses say the offender, who is believed to be aged around 16, ran in and grabbed the box off the counter before running out of the clinic on Wednesday morning, November 12. Police are appealing for witnesses.
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Smiles say it all over our tasty treat STAFF at the Victoria Infirmary in Northwich received a surprise gift when The Chronicle and Sayers teamed up to present them with a delicious Pudsey cake. The special edition Children in Need cake was given to us by the bakers, who asked for it to be donated to a worthy cause.
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A NORTHWICH man accused of murdering a teenager in Castle will appear at Chester Crown Court next week. Ian Broughton, 28, of Priory Street, has been in custody since being charged with murder on Wednesday, June 4 – just over a week after 17-year-old Rhys Butler, from Speke, Liverpool, was found dead in a flat on Peckforton Way. A pre-trial review is scheduled to take place on Monday, November 24.
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A COFFEE morning at Winsford Civic Hall, organised by the Winsford-based MIND charity, raised £106 for Children in Need on Friday. Cllr Tony Hooton and his wife Jackie were amongst the many people who turned out to show their support. “It was a really good event,” said Helen Harlow, of Winsford MIND.
“We thought the hard-working staff at the Infirmary were thoroughly deserving,” said Chronicle Andrew Bowan. And the tasty treat certainly proved a hit. Infirmary spokeswoman Ann Harvey said: “We want to say a big ‘thank you’ to the Chronicle and Sayers for the very kind donation.”
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A CHRISTMAS fair will be held at Barnton Memorial Hall on Townfield Lane on Saturday, November 22 from 11am-2pm. Admission is 50p for adults and all accompanying children go in free. Food and refreshments will be available and there will be a variety of stalls. All proceeds will go to Our Lady of Fatima Church on Lydyett Lane.
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AN 18-YEAR-OLD man was arrested in Winsford on suspicion of outraging public decency after allegedly exposing himself to a woman and committing a lewd act. The 34-year-old female told police the teenager had committed the offence when he approached her to ask for directions on November 12. The teenager has been released on bail pending enquiries.
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WEAVERHAM Community Centre has received a major boost after borough council bosses pledged £240,000 to help fund a new room. The cash will go towards the £374,000 cost of developing a room for 15 to 19-year-olds at the Russet Road centre. Weaverham Sea Scouts also received a £37,000 grant as part of the latest round of grants A £16,000 donation to Great Budworth’s Parish Hall committee to develop the parish field as a recreation and leisure area was agreed.
POLICE in Weaverham are inviting residents to attend a surgery in the village. CSO Karen Nixon will host the event on Monday, at Weaverham Community Centre. She said: “The surgery is a perfect place to have a chat with local officers on a one-to-one basis and discuss issues affecting the area. “It will be very informal, and is ideal for people who are not confident speaking in public.” The surgery will run from 7-8pm.
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Authority reveals pay review THE pay of all Cheshire West Council staff is to be reviewed in 12 to 18 months time, it has emerged. The new council, due to take over from the county and district councils on April 1 next year, is expected to have a half-billion pound budget andiabout 15,000 staff. The issue was raised at a scrutiny committee meeting which saw questions to Cheshire West leader Cllr Mike Jones (Con). Cllr Jones revealed that a scheme would be put in place to support staff who accepted jobs at a lower level of pay and that a full pay review for the entire authority would take place in 12 to 18 months time. Cllr Jones described the recruitment process as "vigorous" and said it was designed to ensure effective and appropriate appointments were made.
Jubilee Way dug deep to help raise a total of £333.07 in aid of the BBC’s Children in Need appeal. Teams of fitness fanatics
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Gym worker Natalie Haselden said: “We all had fun and managed to raise a significant amount for a very worthy cause.”
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VALE Royal Borough Council is handing out reusable bags. The lightweight green and black bags come with handy pocket-size pouches to stow them in. Anyone spotted using their reusable bag between December 1 and 5 could win supermarket shopping vouchers. The last chance to pick up a bag comes at: ■ Winsford Cross Shopping Centre on November 24 from 10am-4pm ■ Sainsbury’s, Northwich on November 28, 10am-4pm. For more information contact Liz Ellis 0800 435199 or visit www.valeroyal.gov.uk.
Daffodil offer
GREENBANK residents are being encouraged to call their local PCSO to claim free daffodil bulbs to make their gardens bloom in the spring. The bulbs, which have been donated by Weaver Vale Housing Trust, are being given away to residents over 60 years of age, and to those with disabilities who are unable to do their own gardening. Pupils of Hartford High School will plant the bulbs for all the lucky residents between November 24 and 28. To receive the free spring bulbs, leave a message for PCSO Barbara Billington on 08454 586392 by Friday.
PO to move
NORTHWICH Post Office relocates next month from 5 Market Arcade to new premises at 58-60 High Street. The existing branch will close on December 3 and reopen in its new home at 9am on Monday, December 8. In the interim, customers are advised to use Castle Post Office at 9 Chester Road – or any other convenient branch of their choice. The new post office will provide a number of customer benefits, including a modern, purpose-built serving counter, level access and an open-plan format, with retail products offered alongside the usual Post Office ones.
MP’s surgeries
WEAVER Vale MP Mike Hall is available to meet and chat with his constituents in Northwich on Friday (Nov 21). ■ 5.45-6.15pm, Emmanuel Evangelical Church, Old Hall Road, Leftwich ■ 6.30-7pm at Castle Private Club, David Street. No appointments are necessary, and residents will be seen on a first come, first served basis.
Give community a say on cultural centre plan I WAS surprised to see the Grade II listed Moore & Brock building has been identified as the possible location for Northwich’s new cultural centre. I’d have thought such a location extremely risky in years to come in view of the increasing effect of climate change with flooding due to long periods of heavy rain and rising sea levels. Given the ‘Vision’ is still years away due to the deepening economic recession, I wonder what the Environment Agency will advise about development on this site in, say, five years. I doubt whether money will be freely available for our cultural centre when the unitary authority takes over next year. We’ll be the country cousins! I gather from Vale Royal council that the location and design for our new cultural centre will be chosen by competition among architects. I sincerely hope that we, the community who live here and pay our community charges, will be consulted both in drawing up the brief for the competition and in choosing the winner! I say this in view of the inappropriate objects focused upon this community by Vale Royal Council in the past – ie the extraordinary arrangement of pipework and wheel between the fish shop and the Vale Royal office and the con-
Noisy bar got off lightly
I’M ALL for pubs and live music but not at the expense of people’s peace and quiet. How would you like people shouting, loud music, big boomy DJs and constant noise right on your doorstep? Answer is you wouldn’t. Every pub has a duty to make sure that what they do doesn’t upset the people living nearby. I think The Garage bar got off quite lightly as they could have had the licence refused altogether. Would you have the same thoughts if a noisy neighbour moved in next door to you and had loud parties all the time with people in the garden? I doubt it. You’d soon be on to the council. ‘BUDGE’ (by e-mail)
Vics will go under soon
YOU have to smile when you read that Jim Rushe approached Mark Harris to see how Northwich Vics and Witton could help each other. Vics have no money and no ground, Witton have both... so what would Vics offer? The fact is that Vics are on their knees and there is little likelihood of them surviving much longer. The credit
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DANISH MODEL: The cultural centre in a Danish seaside town about the size of Northwich. crete bendy benches by the library. No consultation was carried out on either presumably because the council think they know best! My idea is to locate a building like the Danish one pictured between the Crest Dairy and the Salvation Army Citadel overlooking Baron’s Quay but with its feet out of the water. The building cost £6m some four years ago (70/30 shared between the local
crunch has hit all businesses and those already in difficulty are almost certain to go under. This, sadly, is the situation that Vics are in. Should Witton help them out? Under no circumstances! Vics were happy to see us in financial trouble a few years ago and we Wittoners will never forget how they kept us out of their league for many years by using their veto. Both clubs should sink or swim on their own merits. Witton will no doubt float a while longer but I suspect Vics will go under very soon. ‘WHS’ Rudheath
Wrong to cut opening hours
THE Garage bar just before town bridge in Northwich has had its late licence revoked because of complaints from residents (Chronicle, Nov 12). The bar was up-and-running well before planners allowed an old people’s home to be built right next to it. Anyone viewing the property before buying would have seen there was a bar next door. The residents knew that there was a bar open there before they moved in. What happens? They all move in and start whinging and moaning because they don’t want a bar next door to them. Why move there then? What has been the cost of
authority and local business) and it may be that contributors in cash or kind may come from Sainsbury’s, Matalan, M & S and Northwich Glass. Like the Danish centre, ours could contain a cinema, a library, a cafe/bar, a tourist centre, a quality restaurant, halls for activities and a youth facility. I wonder what readers think. STUART HOGG Cinder Hill, Whitegate
reviewing all the complaints and coming to this decision? Taking the late licence away will not stop the general noise problem. You’ll still have all the noise from people walking home from the town centre. If the residents wanted peace and quiet, they should have moved somewhere else. ‘SAX’ (via Forum)
Young people show they care
DURING these challenging economic times, it’s often young people who suffer most. In Britain today there are more than one million people under the age of 25 who are not in work, education or in training and many more have underachieved at school. In the North West alone, more than 60,000 young people aged 16-29 will claim Jobseeker’s Allowance this month. In their short lifetimes, many of these young people will have already been written off as “losers” and others branded “unloved” or “out of control”. Of course, we cannot forget the young people across the country who have so tragically lost their lives through gun or knife crime this year. But we all have a responsibility to tell the truth about our nation’s youth.
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This week marks The Prince’s Trust’s first national “Youth Week” (November 15-21) to highlight the positive difference that young people make to communities across the North West. All too often their work in the community goes unnoticed under a shadow of negative headlines in the national media. Research shows that teenagers are more likely to volunteer than any other age group. Young people on Prince’s Trust programmes have also contributed almost £100m to their local communities through tens of thousands of community projects across the UK. This figure is especially significant when you remember that these young volunteers will have either struggled at school, have been in care, have a history of long-term unemployment or have been in trouble with the law. Their successes are testament to the fact that young people do care. If we stop believing in our young people, young people will stop believing in themselves. They hold the key to our region’s future economic prosperity and the prosperity of communities across the North West. To pledge support for young people, visit www.princestrust.org.uk/youthweek JACKIE TYLER NW Regional Director, The Prince’s Trust
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Tenancy boost
PEOPLE looking to rent homes in Vale Royal can have confidence in finding quality properties following the introduction of the council’s Landlord Accreditation Scheme. The scheme ensures properties are up to a good standard and that the landlord has a fair system for managing the property. Council officers will visit each property to see it is in a good state of repair that complies with legislative standards. The landlord then signs up to a protocol undertaking to manage the property with, for example, repairs to be completed within a guaranteed timescale. Each property that’s accredited is given a framed certificate to display and prospective tenants should look for this. Accredited properties that are available for rent will be advertised on the council’s website and at the council’s offices in Northwich and Winsford. For details of housing in Vale Royal, contact the Housing Services Team on 01606 867651 or e-mail steve.newton@valeroyal. gov.uk.
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YOUNG homeless women showed off their culinary skills by baking cakes to sell to raise money for Marie Curie Cancer Care. Hannah Owen and Debbie Farley, both 17, sold the treats to staff at Weaver Vale Housing Trust’s headquarters at Gadbrook Park in Rudheath. With the help of other residents at Cotswold House in Winsford, the girls raised £80 for Marie Curie. Angela Kandeh, service manager at Cotswold House, said: “We chose Marie Curie Cancer Care as a welldeserved cause and it is close to everyone’s hearts. “I am so proud of what the residents have achieved and would like to thank the Weaver Vale staff for their generous support on the day.”
Family search
PUTTING together a family tree can be tricky but Cheshire Archives is hosting an event to help people trace their past. Next Wednesday, November 26, visitors to the Grosvenor Museum in Chester will be treated to a film, a microfilm masterclass and a family history quiz over a glass of wine and nibbles. The event starts at 7pm. To book a place, call 01244 977187.
Receivers’ announce quick sale policy for Vics’ ground NORTHWICH Vics could soon have a new landlord after the Official Receivers admitted they want a quick sale on the nine-acre Wincham plot owned by Beaconet Ltd. Finance firm Deloitte and Touche were recently sent in to take over Beaconet and help its main creditor, Clydesdale Bank, reclaim £1.25m it is owed. And the administrators looking
By Dave Goodban after Beaconet’s financial affairs say they’ll be looking to sell the land, the company’s main asset, as soon as possible. It’s believed the land was recently valued at £1.5m, less than half the £3.2m Beaconet boss and former Vics chairman Mike Connett tried to sell it for in the summer.
Bogus workmen steal from OAP TWO men posing as water board officials stole from an 82-yearold woman after tricking their way into her Barnton home. The pair struck shortly after 12noon on Tuesday, November 11 at the house on Beech Lane. After conning their way into the
house they stole her purse and pension money. Det Con Leanne Brundrett, said: “We are appealing for witnesses in the area who saw anyone behaving suspiciously around noon on Tuesday to contact us on 0845 4580000.”
Mr Connett paid £225,000 for the site in December 2004. If the nine-acre plot is sold for more than the bank is owed, the rest of the money will be repaid to other creditors. Deloitte says receivership will not affect the winding up petition against Beaconet due to be heard at the High Court later this month. A spokesperson said: “Deloitte partners Dan Butters and Bill
in a police cell before being released. A Cheshire Constabulary spokesperson said: “A 56-year-old man from the Knutsford area was arrested on suspicion of assault in the early evening of November 11. “He has since been granted bail to return to Middlewich custody suite on December 2.”
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Appeal for witnesses after man seen 'filming' houses CONCERNED residents in Winsford called police after spotting a lone man filming houses. The man, around 5ft 10ins tall with dark hair, and a Liverpool accent was spotted at Chesterfield Close and Foxfield Lane on Thursday afternoon.
Former Vics chairman is arrested on suspicion of assault at marital home MIKE Connett, the former Northwich Vics chairman, was arrested at his marital home last week on suspicion of assault. Officers were called to his Knutsford home on Tuesday, November 11, after reports of a disturbance. Mr Connett was subsequently arrested and spent more than 12 hours
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Insp Dave Snasdell, head of Winsford Neighbourhood Policing Unit said: “He was later seen with two other men. They drove off in a grey/blue Vauxhall Astra, registration BU52 PBE.” Anyone with information should call police on 01244 612594.
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BARNTON artist and teacher John Mills is putting a Winsford charity in the frame when he holds an open day at his studio this weekend. On Saturday, John’s inviting the public to his gallery on Oakwood Lane to view his latest work and try to raise money for St Luke’s Hospice. All proceeds from the exhibition will go to St Luke’s. For more information contact John on 01606 786626.
Police find air rifles
THREE air rifles were discovered at a house on Dart Walk, Winsford when police searched the property on Thursday, November 13. A 38-year-old man, who is believed to be banned from keeping firearms of any description, was arrested and bailed pending further police enquires.
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THE next meeting of Vale Royal Organic and Wildlife Gardeners will take place at Comberbach Memorial Hall, Marbury Road at 7.45pm on Friday, November 21.
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HELPING OUT: Grange Junior School pupils Jonathan Owen and Anna Dakin, both 10, showing off a scale model of the school’s new £2m extension. VT081108grange-001
THE GRANGE School in Hartford was open to all when staff and pupils teamed up to showcase what’s on offer. The Bradburns Lane seat of learning has grown from a small prep school to become a leading independent day school. Both the junior and senior school sites put on an open day earlier this month – and it was a huge success. Junior School spokeswoman Mandy Shaw said: “It was an open day for current parents, prospective parents and the community in general to see what we do. “It was very well attended and a lot of the children gave up their own time to act as guides and put on activities for the visitors.”
DANCE OFF: Elizabeth Lord, eight, shows prospective parent and former pupil Zoe Pugh a dancing robot in her IT class. VT081108grange-003
BONJOUR! Maddie Underhill, Tilly Cole and Thomas Daly, all nine, provide service with a smile in their French café during the open day. VT081108grange-002
Students raise burning issues with fire service YOUNGSTERS from Verdin High School joined firefighters as part of a National Youth Work Week. Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service, based at nearby Sadler Road, Winsford, recently invited pupils to get involved in its everyday work. Students were given an insight into what it takes to be a firefighter. Cty Cllr Tony Hooton, chairman of Cheshire Fire Authority, said: “This is a fantastic initiative that helps us learn from young people about the issues we face in the areas they live, and listen to the ideas they have on how we can tackle those problems.”
INITIATIVE: Verdin High School pupils are joined by Cty Cllr Tony Hooton, right, and John Pugh and Jenna Clare from Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service.
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“Flowers For Church” ALL SMILES: Children at Rosebank special school have received a donation from the Premier League. ROSEBANK School in Barnton has received a grant of £4,000 from the FA Premier League as part of a ‘Creating Chances’ initiative. The special school on Townfield Lane was chosen as a runner-up in a nationwide scheme after being nominated for its good work by Manchester United. Headteacher Helen Johnson said: “Everyone is delighted. This will enable us to go ahead with much-needed refurbishment of our sensory light room, a resource which benefits many pupils.”
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Shrub clearance
MARBURY Country Park is holding a ‘Fire and Aliens’ family day to tackle the rogue rhododendron shrubs taking over the woodland. All ages are welcome from 10am-3pm on Saturday, November 22.
Artwork on show
AN EXHIBITION of artwork created by women’s group PACE is on show at the Joshua Tree shop in Northwich this week. Entry to the ‘Expressions’ display is free.
Remembrance service
THE United Reformed Church, Swanlow Lane, Winsford is holding a special family and friends remembrance service on Sunday, November 23 at 3.30pm.
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Matthew in the Spirit for NMC concert TV PERSONALITY Matthew Kelly will host a festive fundraiser next week in aid of the NeuroMuscular Centre at Winsford. The annual Spirit of Christmas event at Chester Cathedral, which this year takes place on Friday, November 28, will be given a touch of glamour by celebrities including Ian McNeice and Inspector Lynley actor Nathanial Parker. The Cheshire Constabulary Brass Band will be performing, alongside the winning school from the NMC’s choir competition.
Former Stars in Their Eyes host Matthew, whose wife Sarah set up the unique centre in 1990 to help sufferers of muscular dystrophy, will be master of ceremonies for the evening. For a £50 VIP ticket you can rub shoulders with the stars – and get a photo with them – at a champagne and canapé reception after the concert, which you will enjoy from the best seats in the house. Other tickets are priced £17.50 and £10 for the concert only. To buy tickets, call Leanne Marsden at the NMC on 01606 861733.
STAR: Nathanial Parker, aka Inspector Lynley.
Town backs call for full equal rights for disabled people
Inquest opens into death of crash victim
RESIDENTS in Northwich have been praised for their role in supporting full equal rights for disabled people and signing up to a petition which has been delivered to 10 Downing Street. More than 400 people added their names to the petition at the Scope charity shop on High Street, well above the national average of 200 signatures per store. The petition demands the Government rati-
A MAN who died in hospital after suffering serious head injuries in a car crash has been named. David John Ashbrook, a married 58-year-old from Weaverham, was cut from his car, a green VW Passat, after it collided with a white Ford Transit van near Window Seal on Bradford Road, Winsford at 3.55pm on Thursday, November 6.
fies a UN Convention on disability in full, which explicitly sets out the human rights of life, freedom, equality and justice for disabled people. The Government has said it will ratify the treaty in December. Andrew Adair, director of retail at Scope, said: “We are so proud that people in Northwich have shown real enthusiasm in backing our disability equality campaign in such high numbers.”
Staff at Leighton Hospital were immediately put on standby because of the severity of the injuries. He died in the early hours of Saturday. A coroner opened and adjourned an inquest into his death on Wednesday. The 37-year-old van driver from Winsford suffered leg and hip injuries and was treated at Leighton. A full inquest will be held once all the facts are known.
Plans BUILDING applications submitted to Vale Royal Borough Council include: ■ ACTON BRIDGE: Side extension to bungalow at Milton Heys, Sandfield Lane for Mr Colin McCormack. ■ BARNTON: Conservatory to rear and side of 2 Cherry Tree Avenue for Mr Stebbings. Single storey extension to rear and conversion of garage at 20 Yew Tree Drive for Mr G Tortoishell. ■ CUDDINGTON: Conservatory to rear of 25 Weaverham Road for Mr C Robinson. ■ MARTON: Erection of detached double garage at Springfield, Common Lane for Mr J Young. ■ NORLEY: Single storey rear extension at Wickentree Farm, Blakemere Lane for Mr Brian Paget. ■ WEAVERHAM: First floor side extension to 78 Northwich Road for Mrs Bladon. Perimeter fencing to school site at St Bede’s RC Primary School in Keepers Lane for the Diocese of Shrewsbury. Attached side garage/workshop at 27 Shady Brook Lane for Mr A Williams. Installation of play equipment at Russet Road playing field for Weaverham Parish Council. ■ WINSFORD: Two-storey extension at 36 Linnet Close for Mr Mike Colgan. ■ WHITLEY: Change of use from residential to residential care home for adults with learning difficulties at Grimsditch House, Grimsditch Lane for Mrs Sue Jones.
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Trust’s charity open day
CHILD’S PLAY: Jan Hanby and Neil Corbin from Weaver Vale Housing Trust with children from Greenfields Primary School. STAFF from Weaver Vale Housing Trust staff were joined by police and school children at their Friday fundraiser. The Winsford ‘Neighbourhood House’, which is off Finsbury Walk and opened in July, hosted an open day, with stalls taking money for Children in Need. There was also a free prize draw for visitors with the first prize of a LCD digital TV. Youngsters from nearby Greenfields Primary School lent a helping hand.
BEAR-FACED: Insp David Snasdell, community safety officer Alan Melbourne and PCSO Kevin McShane.
Hairdressers’ job swap benefits Pudsey fund
A SNIP FOR PUDSEY: A group of hairdressers from Winsford switched jobs with workers from the sandwich shop next door on Friday to raise money for Children in Need. Staff at Weaver Hair and Beauty on Weaver Street swapped their curlers for crusts and changed places with five workers from Butties 2 Buffets to raise hundreds of pounds for charity. Hairdresser Jane Noble said: “It was a really good day, we had collected £816 in sponsorship before the weekend, and we’re hoping to reach £1,000.” IC131108swap-002
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A TOYOTA Yaris was stolen from outside a house in Winnington after thieves got the keys through the letter box. The theft was at Gordale Close about 3.25am on Friday. The car was found in Merseyside.
BURGLARS stole jewellery and cosmetics from a house in Victoria Road, Northwich, on Thursday night. A gold necklace and watch were taken, along with a hairdryer and perfumes.
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A NIGHT of prize bingo will be held at the RAOB Club on Witton Street, Northwich on Monday night, November 24. Doors open at 7pm and eyes down is 7.30pm. The night is being organised by the Carnival Committee.
AROUND £300 cash was stolen from a handbag after thieves broke into a house at Eddisbury Way in Northwich on Thursday night, November 13. The offender got in through the back door while the householders were in and he escaped over a fence.
THE Salt Museum on London Road, Northwich is showing a French thriller at its mini-cinema The Regalette tomorrow evening, Thursday. Tell No One (cert 15) starts at 7.30pm. Tickets are available on 01606 271640.
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IN THE FRAME: This picture of a motorbike racer earned photographer Matt Sayle a “high commendation” in the DVLA Personalised Registrations Bike Vistas III photographic competition.
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Tributes as Sleepy heads raise cash for needy kids dancing teacher dies at 92 SLEEPY pupils of Charles Darwin Primary School were allowed to roll straight out of bed and into class on Friday as part of a special Children in Need fundraising day. Youngsters were allowed – for one day only – to spend the day in their pyjamas! All pupils were asked for a donation, and raised £248.
PUDSEY PALS: Chloe Moore, nine, and Toni-Anne Jones, 10, helped to raise more than £200 for charity. MUCH-LOVED: Popular community figure Len Breeze, who died on November 5, with wife Kitty Oakes. NORTHWICH councillors led the tributes to a much-loved community figure who died last week, aged 92. Len Breeze, who together with wife Kitty Oakes ran Mid Cheshire School of Dancing in the 1950s and 60s, passed away in his sleep on November 5, a month after the couple celebrated their 68th wedding anniversary. Popular Len was a pharmacist at Boots before serving in the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME) corps of the British Army during the Second World War. After the war he gave up his job and joined Kitty at her dancing school on Witton Street. In 1953 the school, which was the meeting place for numerous couples who went on to get married, relocated to new premises opposite the bus station on Chester Way. Len was also a Northwich Urban District councillor for most of the 50s. Kitty helped raise thousands of pounds for charity and was a key part of the fundraising to build the Memorial Hall, and is now the Hall’s last surviving trustee. After it opened Len established Breeze’s Toys and Prams on the same site as the dancing school. The couple left England in 1970 to build a house in Majorca and split their time between their and Mid Cheshire for the next 10 years. Len was a Cheshire Show stalwart, helping every year until the mid 1990s, and raised money for the Multiple Sclerosis Society. He was an active member of the Northwich branch of Probus, and the Mid Cheshire Lions. Ron Carey worked alongside Mr Breeze on the Northwich Urban District Council. He said: “He was very well known and he made a lot of good contributions to Northwich. He was a good friend.” Long-standing county councillor Nora Dolphin described Mr Breeze as “very well respected and admired”. She added: “He will be very fondly remembered by a lot of people in the community. I certainly have warm memories of him.”
Deaths GAMES MARJORIE MABEL (MARJE) November 12 2008 On 12th November, 2008 at home, Kentmere Avenue, Winsford. Marje, aged 73 years. Beloved wife of Ronald and a dearly loved mum and mother in law. Funeral service to be held at St John the Evangelist Church, Over on Wednesday 19th November at 1.30pm followed by committal at Crewe Crematorium. Immediate family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to St Lukes (Cheshire) Hospice and the Macmillan Nurses. For further enquiries please contact Pope Funeral Services, 17/21, Delamere Street, Winsford, telephone 01606 594693
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Women’s groups ■ DARNHALL & Wettenhall WI’s annual hot-pot supper was a great success. Speaker Helen Avraam explained about ‘human energy and Reiki’ and a number of members took part in various experiments. At the November AGM, Mrs J Hitchen agreed to stay as president and all the officers and committee members remain also. Classes were organised for a Christmas craft and flower arranging session prior to Christmas. Following business, members enjoyed soup served by committee members in Hallowe'en outfits. For details about joining upcoming activities, ring 01270 528367. ■ At Lach Dennis WI, president Olive Reed led a minute’s silence in memory of popular member, Phyllis Anderson, aged 93. She then gave a report of the year’s numerous and successful activities – and the interesting speakers arranged by Sylvia Holmes. The president and committee members were re-elected to serve for another year. Judy Beckett was the overall winner of competitions for the year, second was Vera Hardman. Both received prizes. Speaker John Hooley then gave a slide illustrated talk on the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company. A Christmas coffee morning has been arranged to take place at the president’s home on Friday, Nov 21. On December 8, members leave from the village hall at 9.45am for a trip to Walton Hall for a day of festivities and Christmas lunch. ■ Whitley WI’s AGM began with a minute’s silence for former member Gloria Billington, who had worked tirelessly for the branch over many years. Sue Abott was re-elected president and reviewed a very successful year. Secretary Dorothy Thompson highlighted the successful Seeds to Saucepan project
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which had forged links with the f Whitley Primary School – and the enjoyable spring fashion show which had raised funds for the WI and for new curtains for the village hall. Treasurer Mary Highmore reported on an excellent financial year. Sue Roberts was congratulated on being given an award at the Cheshire World Rural Women’s Day event for her work in the county as Cheshire Federation of WIs science & skills co-ordinator. Members Paula Priestner and Yvonne Corfield gave a talk about their Denman College studying the Alexander Technique. For information about branch activities, email president@whitleywi.org.uk or ring Helen on 01925 730329. ■ Moulton WI members enjoyed a hot-pot supper prior to their AGM. Secretary Joan Christie reviewed a busy and active year but treasurer Gladys Kirkham’s report was held over after her recent surgery. Margaret Hale announced her retirement from the committee – the only change – and re-elected president Sharon Boden thanked her for her services, especially forming the bowls team. Joan Slobom agreed to fill the vacancy on the committee. ■ Cuddington & Sandiway WI reviewed a successful year at their AGM. Re-elected president Margaret Dooley and secretary Pat Wrench gave their annual reports, the highlight being the coach trip to Denman College for the WI’s diamond anniversary celebration. Treasuer Jen Oakley saud the branch was financially sound and details were given of trips to Sainsbury's, to Tatton Park and next month’s Christmas party at Forest Hills Hotel. There will be shortly be a collection of toiletries for the ‘Save the Family’ charity in Chester in the New Year. Members were then divided into groups and asked to list their favourite money saving and recycling ideas. Thirty tips were produced to help people in these recession-hit
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Damage probe POLICE are appealing for witnesses over two criminal damage offences in Weaverham in the early hours of Friday. Between 2-3am a rock was thrown at a double-glazed window of a house on Lime Avenue. And at around 3.20am, a Volvo S40 on Hazel Drive had its windscreen smashed. Anyone with information can call the police on 0845 4580000.
Gang attack investigated A 15-YEAR-OLD boy was left severely shaken and with a black eye after being attacked by a group of five other males in Winsford. The teenager was punched in the head and pushed to the floor in Woodford Lane at 10pm on Sunday, before being kicked several times. Police said the group were all wearing dark clothes and hooded tops. Anyone with information can call 01244 612594.
JINGLE ALL THE WAY: Children get in tune at Jo Jingles pre-school music classes.
Putting music class in the picture A CHILDREN’S music class has joined forces with a photography business in a bid to raise more than £1,000 for Children In Need. Staff from Stella Photography have been conducting photo-shoots at Jo Jingles pre-school music classes across Mid Cheshire. Proceeds from the sessions, including those taking place at Barnaby’s in Sandiway and Jungle
Gym in Winsford, will go to the children’s charity. Organiser Eve Kay, who recently won the Northern Franchisee of the Year Award, said: “It has been lovely to be able to capture so many photographs of the children enjoying our classes from as young as six months old. A huge thank you to all the parents for their support and generosity, and to the play barns where some classes are held.”
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It’s a Lifestyle choice for centre name 206 out of 392 people – around 53% – chose Winsford Lifestyle Centre. Cllr John Grimshaw said: “It was a democratic decision. An acknowledgement to VC winner James Clarke will be made at the front of the new building.” The 4,442sq m two-storey facility will include a health suite and spa, a sauna, an internet café, two squash courts, a multi-purpose hall, a 50-station gym, a dance studio, conference rooms, a bar and a function room for up to 500 people.
COUNCIL chiefs have finally settled on a name for Winsford’s state-of-the-art leisure facility. They’ve chosen to stick with the working title, Winsford Lifestyle Centre. Town councillors had campaigned to name the £10.8m centre, due to open in early February, after VC winner RSM James Clarke, the only person from Mid Cheshire to have ever been award Britain’s highest military honour. The suggestion was backed by the Royal British Legion and RSM Clarke’s former regiment, the Lancashire Fusiliers. But an online consultation revealed less than a third of voters backed their choice, whereas
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Champion success SCHOOLGIRL Rebecka Ollier was crowned Champion of Champions in the Chronicle-ScottishPower Your Champions gala dinner in on Friday.
The 12-year-old was joined by a host of other heroes and heroines from across the region to be saluted at a glittering ceremony at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Chester on Friday compèred by TV newsreader Trevor Green. The accolades at the 20th annual Your Champions awards were presented by football legend Ian St John who was the star guest. Ian, who became a football great after he transferred to Liverpool in May 1961 for more than double the previous highest transfer fee paid by the Anfield board, £37,500, was proud to be involved, he said: “I am so pleased to be here,” he said. “It’s a terrific event and a true eye-opener as football tends to shield you from
Community heroes honoured at awards Report by Antonia Merola Pictures by Ian Cooper what goes on in the real community. “Believe me, everyone here deserves a prize. Everyone in this room is a champion. All your stories are wonderful and heart- warming, but some are also heartbreaking.” Guests were welcomed by Richard Tasker, head of customer contact at ScottishPower, and Warren Butcher, managing director of the Chronicle’s parent group Trinity Mirror Cheshire and North Wales. Mr Butcher told the award winners and guests: “Our newspapers and websites are not always brimming with good news stories so it gives me great pleasure to chronicle all your achievements.
BANTER: Former Liverpool and Scotland footballer Ian St John, guest of honour for the evening, entertained the crowds. IC141108champions-059
“It’s you that make events like these possible but you see yourselves as just normal people and that’s what makes you all so special.” ScottishPower’s Mr Tasker added: “Quite often the unsung heroes are the people who don’t want to be recognised but it’s important communities and businesses do recognise the good work they do.” All those who received awards were nominated by Chronicle readers for their contribution to the community over the year in five different categories – Champion of the Year, Young Champion, Champion School, Sporting Champion and Champion Team. There were winners in each of the seven Trinity Mirror Cheshire circulation areas of Mid Cheshire, South Cheshire, Chester, Ellesmere Port, Runcorn & Widnes, Flintshire and Wrexham. They all came together for the awards ceremony, which saw an overall winner crowned in each category and at the end Rebecka, of Newfield Drive, Crewe, was saluted by all as Champion of Champions. She was nominated for the Young Person of the Year category after raising more than £3,000 for the Ronald McDonald House at Alder Hey children’s hospital in Liverpool in memory of her elder brother Jimmie who was cared for there up until his death in May 2006. Six-year-old Jacob Marsland won Mid Cheshire’s Young Person award for his unfailing zest for life in the midst of suffering from a rare form of cancer. He was unable to attend Friday’s gala dinner. Silver medal winning Olympic oarsman Matt Langridge won Mid Cheshire’s sports category. Action woman Barbara Turner the mainstay of Northwich Carnival won the Champion Person category. Handley Hill School, who fought an ultimately unsuccessful campaign to save their school, won the school category and CHAIN, the Anti-Incineration Network fighting plans for a massive incinerator in Lostock, picked up the Team prize. Brian Cartwright, chairman of CHAIN, said: “This is a great honour. I’m particularly pleased that it recognises teamwork, which is so essential for a campaign group like CHAIN. “It’s also interesting to see that the judges have noted that we are an organisation whose activities are in the interests of the community.”
NEWSFile Charity race night
A NATIONAL children’s charity is urging Winsford residents to join a race night to help deliver gifts to sick and disabled children this Christmas. Caudwell Children is staging the event at the White Swan pub on Bradbury Road on Friday, November 28. Proceeds from the evening will be used by the charity to provide direct donations of specialist equipment, treatments and therapies to youngsters in the Cheshire area. Landlord Terry Hollaway said: “Caudwell Children is such a fantastic charity and knowing the funds we raise on the evening will directly benefit a child in our region makes it even closer to the hearts of everyone involved.” To date the charity has donated more than £8m to thousands of children with over 160 medical conditions across the UK. The race night starts at 9pm. For more information, contact Paul Arrowsmith on 01782 600611.
£1.5m confiscated
CHESHIRE Constabulary’s Economic Crime Unit is hitting crooks where it hurts – in the pocket. Since April this year, it’s utilised its powers under the Proceeds of Crime Act to take the ‘profit out of crime’ and confiscate £1.5m. The unit, based at the Police HQ in Winsford, has also seized £290,000 from suspected criminals. In one case police seized more than US$300,000 cash from a man who hid the notes in tissue boxes in his car. He was convicted of money laundering and had the cash forfeited. In another case three men were convicted of offences concerning the operation of cannabis farms. Confiscation orders were made against all three, totalling £150,000.
Festive melodies
AGE Concern Cheshire is teaming up with The Grange School, Hartford and Great Budworth Church to put on an evening of festive melodies and Christmas carols. On December 5 the critically acclaimed choir Cantores Roborienses and The Grange School Swing Band will be performing to raise much needed funds for the charity. Tickets are available from the box office on 01606 305000. The concert is on Friday, December 5 at 7.30pm at the beautiful Great Budworth Church.
Car set alight
A CAR was set ablaze in a row of garages at Dee Way, Winsford late on Sunday night. The vehicle is believed to have been set alight deliberately at about 11.35pm
Postbox fire
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CHAMPIONS: (back row l-r) Barbara Turner; Brian Cartwright, Cllrs Charlie Parkinson and Des Worthington, Sue Langridge and Chronicle editor Andrew Bowan and (front l-r) Jacob Marsland’s grandma Mrs Barbara Mothershaw, Jan Robinson, Cllr Bob Robinson, Cllr Malcolm Gaskill and Jo Gaskill. IC141108champions-008
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A FIRE was deliberately started in a postbox at Walnut Avenue in Weaverham at 1.35pm on Friday, November 14. Police are appealing for witnesses.
Christmas fair
CAKES, raffles, stalls and a tombola will be on offer at a Christmas fair at Sandiway Manor on Norley Road next Wednesday, November 26. Admission is £2.
Lead flashing stolen
THIEVES stole lead flashing from the porch of a house at Verdin Close, Winsford between 1.15pm on Friday and 10.30am on Saturday.
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Photographer Ian Cooper captures more of the Your Champions celebrations
WELL DONE: Sue Langridge (Sport – Mid Cheshire) with Andrew Bowan Chronicle editor.
DESERVED: Richard Tasker of Scottish Power presents Northwich Carnival organiser Barbara Turner with the Person of the Year Award. TC141108champs-002
PROUD: CHAIN chairman Brian Cartwright receives his award from Heather McDonald of Scottish Power. TC141108champs-005
ALL SMILES: Mrs Barbara Mothershaw accepts the Young Person’s Award on behalf of her grandson Jacob Marsland. TC141108champs018
HOST: Granada newsreader Trevor Green was MC for the evening. IC141108champions-061
VALIANT EFFORT: Winsford Cllrs Des Worthington, left, and Charlie Parkinson, who fought against the closure of Handley Hill Primary School, receive the Schools Award from Richard Tasker of Scottish Power. TC141108champs-008
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Legendary Drifters are still on song after five decades By Liz Walmsley POP legends The Drifters are celebrating their 55th anniversary with a UK tour which arrives at Northwich Memorial Hall on Friday December 5. The band have a string of evergreen hits which remain popular melodies to this day. Their classics include Come on Over to My Place, Save the Last Dance for Me, Saturday Night at the Movies, Under the Boardwalk, Up on the Roof and Kissin’ In the Back Row of the Movies. Originally formed in 1953, the Drifters have performed together longer than any other pop group in history and have totted up more than 50 hits worldwide, selling 214 million singles and 114 million albums. The band has evolved and seen many incarnations over the decades. More than 55 singers have appeared in the band since the early days, including Ben E King, Rudy Lewis and Bill Pinkney. The Drifters are now made up of Maurice Cannon, Steve King, Dami-
Quartet on key for concert date
HOLMES Chapel Music Society presents the Royal String Quartet at the Selkirk Drive Leisure Centre on Saturday. The acclaimed four-piece will be performing works by Haydn, Beethoven and Dvorak from 8pm. Tickets, priced from £7 to £10.50, are available from Chethams in London Road. For more information phone 01477 537769.
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HARMONY: The Drifters. on Charles and Michael Williams and this year they plan to release a greatest hits album.
An enchanting interpretation keeps audience spellbound PETER Mallek’s Vienna Festival Ballet delighted a sellout crowd on Friday night at Northwich’s Memorial Hall, writes Tracey Clare. The flamboyant ballet company engaged the audience with its magical interpretation of Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake. The classic tale relates the story of the evil Rothbart and Odette, the beautiful maid he bewitches, turning her into a swan by day. Out hunting as dusk falls, Prince Siegfried witnesses the transformation of the swan into her human form and vows to free her from the spell.
POP punks The Fallout Theory headline the bill at the Box in Crewe on Friday. Fresh from an extensive tour of Brazil, the FT head up a four-band lineup at the Pedley Street venue which also boasts Portsmouth’s Munroe Effect and Video Audio Disco as well as Stoke’s Sold Out Story. Four-piece The Fallout Theory, describe their sound as “dark, melodic pop punk” and their energetic live shows have drawn many plaudits. Entry is £4 and doors open from 8pm.
It will be called The Drifters: Five Decades and Moore in memory of longest-serving Drifter Johnny
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The plot thickens as Rothbart’s daughter, Odile, tricks the prince into a proposal of marriage, resulting in a dramatic climax. The dancers were rewarded for their efforts by enthusiastic applause and cheers from the audience. Afterwards the cast of 14 further delighted the younger element in the audience by posing for photographs and signing autographs. The dancers are due to pirouette through 47 separate performances at 34 venues throughout England on their current tour, which ends on December 9.
Film of the week ZACK AND MIRI MAKE A PORNO (18) All cinemas
IT’S difficult not to be wary of a film which packs its entire plot into a title but for the liberal-minded among us, there is a lot of fun to be had in this foul-mouthed sex comedy starring Seth Rogen and Elizabeth Banks.
Moore, who died in 1998. Tickets cost £18.50, available from John Bayley on 01606 834914.
Show of the week
SPIRIT OF NASHVILLE: Country music classics will be belting out at Northwich Memorial Hall on Friday. Nashville Nights and Dixie Days is a one-off show which starts at 7.30pm. Taking to the stage will be Neil Sands (pictured), the Nashville Nights All Star Band and the Dixie Dolls, who will entertain the crowd with songs from the likes of Johnny Cash, Patsy Cline and Shania Twain. For tickets (£13.50), call 01606 814640.
MUSICAL extravaganza Beyond the Barricade at Christmas returns to Crewe’s Lyceum Theatre on Friday. The audience is invited to sing along with classic numbers from The Lion King, Tell Me on a Sunday, Phantom of the Opera, We Will Rock You, Chicago, Miss Saigon and many more, finishing with a spectacular finale from Les Misérables. ■ For tickets, priced £15.50 to £17.50, phone the box office on 01270 537333.
Bluesman is topping the bill
ACOUSTIC bluesman Peter Price tops the bill downstairs at the Harlequins Theatre in Northwich this Saturday. Tickets for the show, which also features opening support from Tom Doughty, are £7 and are available from the DAN office 01606 41597 or from performer Tom Doughty on 01606 891988. Price, who hails from Warrington, plays a mix of acoustic blues and roots.
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MATTHEW BOURNE’S EDWARD SCISSORHANDS
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BASED on the classic Tim Burton film, the touching gothic fairytale tells the story of a boy created by a lonely inventor who dies leaving him unfinished, with scissors for hands. Visit www.thelowry.com or ring 0870 787 5788.
UNDOUBTEDLY, one of the theatrical highlights of the year is the prospect of seeing award-winning actor Pete Postlethwaite take on one of the truly great Shakespearean roles. Ring 0151 709 4776 or visit www.everymanplayhouse. com for details or tickets.
Everyman Theatre, Hope Street, Liverpool, until November 29
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TUNE IN: Peter Price, acoustic bluesman.
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THERE will be a Little Less Conversation at the Railway Hotel in Nantwich on Sunday when Elvis tribute star Paul Larcombe from Crewe hits the stage. The former builder, affectionately dubbed “The Wonder of Crewe”, is performing as part of the Pillory Street hotel’s charity night in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. In August last year, Paul, 37, was voted sixth best Elvis Presley impersonator in the world in front of 70,000 fans in Memphis, USA, and crowned European champion. Doors open for this special event at 8.30pm and tickets, priced £12, are available from the pub and will be on sale on the door. For more information, phone 01270 623482.
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POPSTERS McFly will be breaking teenage hearts at Manchester’s MEN area on Saturday. The four-piece, who’ve had seven UK number ones, recently released their fourth album Radio:ACTIVE. ■ For tickets, priced £16 to £26, phone: 0844 847 8000.
HONING MATERIAL: The Shallow Call.
ALL SHOOK UP: Elvis impersonator Paul Larcombe. TJ140607elvis-008
THERE’S music to suit all tastes at the Jolly Tar in Wardle this week. Metallica tribute band Blackened will be belting out all the heavy metal tomorrow (Thursday) and California Blue play an array of hits from the 60s and 70s on Friday. It’s Bob Dylan night on Saturday with local band Bob On Our Side and some of the best local talent will be on show at Sunday’s Jam Night All bands start at 9.30pm and admission is free. For more information, phone the pub on 01270 528283.
NORTHWICH band The Shallow Call are going back on the road to launch a new clubnight in Manchester’s fashionable Northern quarter. The Road to V Festival finalists from Rudheath will be part of a special live recording of the gig at MoHo planned for future release. The indie band are second on the bill to Frightened Rabbit but will be giving fans a taste of
By Ben Coulbeck the band’s first new material since the single Where We All Hang Around went on sale in the summer. Tickets for the launch night of Invention on Thursday, November 27, held at MoHo on Tib Street, are available at www.sizebigcartel.com and are priced at £5 with a free
download of the band’s hit single Frank Bruno included. Guitarist Richard Rogerson said: “We’re going to play some new material for the first time and maybe tweak a few of the more well-known tracks. “We hope our Northwich fans will make the short journey down the M56 as they are backbone of what makes a great gig.”
POPTASTIC: McFly are on tour at the MEN arena. TRIBUTE band Bootleg Abba will be recreating the sounds of the 70s on Saturday night at the Limelight club in Hightown, Crewe. For tickets, priced £8, phone the box office on 01270 251929. COUNTRY singer Katie Rhodes is appearing at the Gladstone Club in Station Road, Northwich, on Sunday. three fully staged operas with a touch of the Colosseum of Rome
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Chronicle November 19, 2008 THE award-winning Manchester Camerata orchestra is holding a family music day at Crewe’s Lyceum Theatre on Sunday. The event, which is designed for children aged 7-11, will end with a performance by the orchestra. A Lyceum spokeswoman says: “No matter what your age or ability, there’s a part for you to play in this exciting, jam-packed, interactive, musical event. You just need enthusiasm and energy.” The day will include a hands-on workshop where children will make instruments and costumes before a percussion workshop and fun session. Children must be accompanied by a supervising adult. The event runs from 10.30am to 3pm. For tickets, priced £5 adults and £3 children, phone 01270 537333.
It’s a laughing matter as Ince brings down curtain on club
eral national tours and played to almost 20,000 at Manchester’s MEN arena. Ince will be is joined on the club’s final night by fellow comics Alun Cochrane and Canadian Glenn Wool. The shows starts at 8.15pm in the Hightown club. For tickets, priced £7, phone the box office on 01270 251929.
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SCOTTISH stand-up star Frankie Boyle arrives at the Victoria Hall in Hanley on Friday. The quick-witted comic is well known for his morbid sense of humour which plays on negative views of society, celebrities and politicians. For tickets, priced £17.50, phone 0870 060 6649. The show starts at 7.30pm.
IN DEMAND: Comedian Frankie Boyle.
sell-out shows at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Ince isn’t concerned his best friend Ricky Gervais gets all the headlines. The two have been friends for 15 years and Ince declares; “To me he’s still the idiot I’ve been hanging round with for years.” Ince has supported Gervais on sev-
COMEDIAN Robin Ince is on stage in Crewe tomorrow (Thursday) for the last ever Limelight Comedy Club. Ince, whose favourite topics are politics, society and the media, has won plaudits around the country with his quick-fire delivery and alternative social commentary. Despite his continuing success and
LAST LAUGH: Robin Ince is one of three stars at the Limelight Comedy Club’s final show.
THE ONE and Only Chesney Hawkes is starring in Can’t Smile Without You at Stoke’s Regent Theatre until Saturday. The 90s heart-throb will be belting out the songs of Barry Manilow. Also starring are Francesca Jackson from I’d Do Anything and Siobhan Dillon, runner-up from the BBC’s How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria?. Performances start at 8pm and there’s a 2.30pm matinee today (Wednesday) and on Saturday. For tickets, priced £10-£25, ring 0870 060 6649.
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CINDERELLA – THE PANTO WITH SOUL (Clwyd Theatr Cymru, Mold, Nov 21-Jan 24) It’s that time of the year again when the Mold venue’s ever popular rock ‘n’ roll panto takes to the stage. Peter Rowe and Alan Ellis promise another fun-filed extravaganza to match their past hits like Jack and The Beanstalk and Beauty and the Beast. A multi-talented cast of 10 mix panto traditions with sensational rock ‘n’ roll classics such as Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow, It’s Raining Men and Try A Little Tenderness. 0845 330 3565.
NICO ICON PLAY (The Lowry, Salford Quays until Nov 22)
Multi-media show exploring the life of Christa Paffgen, model, actress and singer with the Velvet Underground. Starring Stella Grundy of 90s group Intastella and featuring a special guest appearance by Arthur Brown. 0870 787 5788
OUR BENNY (Liverpool Empire until Nov 22)
Based on the Silas Hocking novel, Anne Dalton’s Our Benny is an emotive tale of a young orphan boy’s struggle to survive on the harsh streets of Liverpool during the intense poverty of the Victorian era. A classic rags to riches tale, the show tells the life story of Benny Bates as he claws his way up from humble street urchin to eventual gentleman. 0844 847 2525
HAY FEVER (Little Theatre, Gloucester Street, Newtown, Chester until Nov 22)
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MATTHEW BOURNE’S EDWARD SCISSORHANDS (The Lowry, Salford Quays until Nov 22)
Based on the classic Tim Burton film, the touching gothic fairytale tells the story of a boy created by a lonely inventor who dies leaving him unfinished. With scissors for hands, Edward struggles to find a place in the strange suburban world outside. 0870 787 5788
INDEPENDENT MEANS (Manchester Library until Nov 22)
As a tribute to the centenary of Annie Horniman’s company at the Gaiety Theatre on Peter Street, the Library presents a comedic gem from Stanley Houghton, one of the leading members of the Manchester School of famous playwrights of the 20th century. Edgar Forsyth, public school educated son of a respected northern gent, returns early from his honeymoon with wife Sidney. His father’s business is not providing the income it once did – which gives Sidney the chance to become the family breadwinner – a ground-breaking concept when it was first created in 1909. 0161 236 7110
CAN’T SMILE WITHOUT YOU (Stoke Regent until Nov 22)
The hit songs of Barry Manilow form the basis for this stage musical about a budding pop star whose brush with tragedy leaves him fighting for his life. His only hope lies in the power of the music he loves and his feelings for a girl he once knew named Mandy. Fomer chart-topper ChesneyHawkesheadsthecast. 0870 060 6649.
FOOTLOOSE (Manchester Opera House until Nov 22)
The hit musical based on the iconic 80s movie comes to Liverpool with a cast that includes
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Story of flashy dance dream CELEBRITIES galore appear in Flashdance - The Musical at Stoke’s Regent Theatre from Monday. Former Coronation Street favourite Bruno Langley will be joined by Nolan sister Bernie, Noel Sullivan, formerly of Hear’Say, and Victoria Hamilton-Barritt. The show tells the story of Alex, a welder by day and ‘flash- dancer’ by night, whose dream is to dance at the Sisters. City boy Ren has to move to a rural backwater in America where dancing is banned. Breaking every taboo in the book, Ren is determined to bring dance back to the heart of a town held back by the memory of a tragedy. 0844 847 2484
KING LEAR (Liverpool Everyman until Nov 29)
Undoubtedly one of the theatrical highlights of the year is the prospect of seeing award-winning actor Pete Postlethwaite take on one of the truly great Shakespearean roles in the intimate and intense environment of the Everyman. Directed by Rupert Goold, this production sees Postlethwaite return to the theatre where he enjoyed his first major breakthrough. 0151
FIVE STARS: The cast of Flashdance. Shipley Dance Academy. For tickets, priced £12.50 to £29.50, phone the box office on 0870 060 6649.
FIREFLIES (The Lowry, Salford Quays until Nov 29)
This sober new multi-media production tells the stories of Leigh and Nelson, two characters in a crisis on a Salford housing estate. It is written by Kevin Fegan and directed by Noreen Kershaw of Shameless fame. It 0870 787 5788
THE DRAWER BOY (Emlyn Williams Theatre, Clwyd Theatr Cymru, Mold until Nov 29)
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buried secrets of love and tragedy emerge. Michael Healey’s play was first performed in Toronto in 1999. 0845 330 3565
A TASTE OF HONEY (Manchester Royal Exchange until Dec 6)
50th anniversary production of Shelagh Delaney’s iconic northern drama, starring Sally Lindsay of Coronation Street fame. The play chronicles the life of adolescent Jo and her relationships with those about her. These include irresponsible, roving mother Helen and her newly acquired drunken husband, the black sailor who leaves her pregnant and Geoff,thehomosexualartstudent who moves in to help with the
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Accommodation To Let
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RIDGWAY ST. CREWE
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Ex−building Society, Repossession. Period townhouse with 3 bedrooms, with en−suite shower room to master bedroom. Bathroom and extra w/c, superb contemporary kitchen and bathroom, lounge and dining room. UPVC windows and c/h. Fully carpeted throughout, nice area. Mortgage and deposit available. Valued at £100,000 willing to accept
£89,950
01536 790909
HOYLAKE WALKER STREET 2 bedroom unfurnished midterrace. Lounge fitted kitchen new bathroom. GCH DG. No DSS no pets. References required.
£475 pcm
0151 632 2225
CREWE RUSKIN ROAD £525pcm. Large 3 bed, new kitchen, lounge, dining room. High standard. Refs/ dep req, available end of Nov. 07919 828199. Polacy mile widziani. DSS considered.
CREWE STUDIO FLAT Self contained, close to town centre. DG, new refurbsihed kitchen, off road parking. Private secure enterance. £68pwk. 07795 116136
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2 BED COTTAGE NANTWICH
Moseleys Yard
£525.00pcm
07866 373620
A small exclusive development of 2 bedroom mews and 3 bedroom town houses in a delightful village, overlooking the canal
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Elworth. 3 bed semi, £625pcm. Immaculate throughout. New kitchen/ bathroom. Sun lounge, driveway, garage. Refs & dep req, available end Nov. Tel 07919 828199. Polacy mile widziani. DSS considered.
3 BED SEMI DETACHED WHISTON 3 Bedroom, Garage, Driveway, Fitted Kitchen,Wood floor, fitted carpets, Close to amenities and transport, no DSS
£520 pcm
David 07725 462008
3 BED SEMI MOORFIELD RD
MARKETING SUITE OPEN: Saturday & Sunday 10.30am - 5.30pm
Tel: 01270 876562 Postcode: CW3 0DX
Halton View. GCH, DG, gardens front and back, parking. Close to amenities. £525pcm. £525 deposit. Tel 07775 777180
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UNFURNISHED 2−BED TERRACE
2 BED FLAT TO LET WOODSOME PARK, LIVERPOOL L25
UNFURNISHED HOUSES
LARGE 3 STOREY HOUSE HUNTS CROSS VILLAGE
Large 2−bed property to rent on Walthall Street, Crewe. Unfurnished. On− street parking. Close to all amenities.
£460 per cal month 07871 102995
Full furnished ground floor flat in gated estate. Please call to view
£500 per month 07505106985
Two bedroom houses, good cond. Showers and new kitchens, Yelverton Rd, Maybank Rd. and Harrowby Rd. Available immediately. Be in for Christmas. DHSS Considered.
£395 07515 575476
2
BEDROOMED Ground floor apartment, Firdale Park, nr Northwich town centre. Parking, small garden, appliances, DG GCH. Avail immed. Refs req. £475pcm. 01606 882864
BARN CONVERSION ACCOMMODATION or office to rent. Rural Whitchurch area, stunning views, parking & very private, must have own transport. 1 bedroom, open plan living & dining area, with well appointed kitchen & separate shower & loo room. All lower floor, approximately 60 square metres. Either furnished or unfurnished. £140 pw plus own central heating fuel & electric. Available now. Apply 07855 418881
CONGLETON
3 bed detached house, unfurnished, kitchen/dining room, lounge, bathroom, garage and parking space, gardens front/rear, combi boiler, fridge, freezer, washer/ dryer, £675 pcm. Tel: 07817 160081.
FARMHOUSE TO LET in
Haughton nr Bunbury, 4 bed, 2 bathrooms, conservatory, garage, large paddock, splendid views £1250 pcm. 07976 272760
SPACIOUS 3 BED FLAT SITUATED IN RURAL AREA All mod cons, including, balcony, gardens front & rear, unfurnished, £550 pcm. 01829 740651.
Homes For Sale 2003 PARK HOME
Opposite Morrisons, Nantwich. Fitted kitchen. Small and cosy. No deposit. Rent monthly in advance. DSS welcome.
Audlem
Prices from £159,950 to £349,950
Apartment, high spec, 2 dbl rooms. Close to Town. f/f kitchen, lounge/dining room. Furn. Secure gated courtyard parking. CCTV. Suit mature prof. £550pcm. 01270 611699 or 07795 116136
Large new build 3/4 bedroom, unfurnished. Modern decor, GCH, large garden, garage and drive.
£650 pcm
07917712793 or 01514879974
Close to school, great location, 3 beds, dining, lounge and kitchen. Available now
£600 pcm 07973 231504
Situated on 50+
retirement park in beautiful Conway, North Wales. Owner motivated to sell. Price reduced to
£134,900
OFFERS CONSIDERED
01492 583427 WESTON VILLAGE RUNCORN 2 bedroom semi−detached dormer bungalow, double glazed, gas central heating, conservatory, parking for 3 cars at the front, large garden with small orchard, greenhouse, shed and fishpond to rear, with further parking and large detached garage
Reduced £149,950 01928 710725
Property General STORAGE/INDUST UNIT KNOWSLEY BUSINESS PARK 60 SqM, suitable for storage/light industrial use. Located in secure gated yard. Flexible terms negotiable.
£25,000 or 215pcm 07792 717404
CREWE Warm clean comfortable f/f rooms in shared house. Near Town Centre. From £60pw. Inc ALL bills 07525 817658
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07717 707205 or 01606 77021
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Joinery PAUL SANT JOINERY All types of joinery undertaken. Kitchens, Wardrobes, Doors, Decking, etc. Call Paul on 01606 888821 or 01606 590582 Mobile 07970 528598
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SKY, MULTIROOM. FREEVIEW OR POOR RECEPTION AREAS ADDITIONAL PHONE POINTS ALL WORK CARRIED OUT BY A QUALIFIED RDI REGISTERED ENGINEER
07866 794 651 (01606) 76900
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Specialist in loose tiles, ridge tiles, slates, chimneys, drain pipes, storm damage work, flat roofs repaired and renewed, carport leaks, guttering renewed and replaced also UPVC Fascia Boards & Soffits Also new roofs from start to finish Power washing and removal of moss from roofs and driveways
Call now on : 01270 252676 or 07969 031089
RRS DIGITAL AERIALS
Sky, multiroom, TV brackets fitted, phone points, no job to small. 15 yrs exp. All jobs metered.
Call Rick on 01606 559346 or 07843 725314
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Building
GENERAL
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HANDYMAN
Painting, decorating, tiling, flat pack assembly. Fencing, gateways and patios. Call Karl for a free quote. 01606882374 07977938472
MATERIALS
Heavy−duty lintel (4.2m) plus selection of others, 950 reclaimed bricks, reclaimed copings, plus more. Ring for details after 6 or weekends: £350. 01606 553 861.
Recommendations available
01270 252855 07926 295609
Telephone Services ALL
Telephone work. Telephone & computer extensions, ex BT Engineer 01270 875424.
NO JOB TOO SMALL ALL WORK METER TESTED AND GUARANTEED
Contact Dave www.drdigitaluk.co.uk
Roofing
Single items or full house office moves local or long distance. Any time storage available. 01606−44682/ 07840838345
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Private: 0870 2340031 Trade: 01928 736220
Articles For Sale WOODBURNER Multi fuel, castiron, large steel central heating boiler, 28 kilowatts, size 29ins high, 30ins wide, 20ins deep, still boxed, cancelled project, £925, cost £1,560. 01691 682095.
Home Improvement DOOR new, unused, bought in error, Windsor design, glass included, £55 ono. Tel: 01606 883382 Northwich
Household Goods
steel cased BBQ set, new, £15. Tel: 01606 888304 Northwich
INTERNAL
MEDIUM
Stained four panelled wood doors, including black fittings and brass hinges, £140. Also white modern 3 piece bathroom suite, including taps, £150. Tel. 07977 545087.
AINSLEY
CHINA
Little Sweetheart, various pieces, excellent, £5− £10. Tel: 07707 881761 Northwich
BETTERWARE
LEATHER SUITE
DRINK
Good Quality & condition. Pair Galvanised wrought iron gates 55x40 £55. Petrol Lawnmower needs attn £40. Large TV with stand £45. Full set LH Golf clubs with bag and travel bag as new £50.
£325 0151 449 2731
dispenser, never been open, £4. Tel: 01606 334701 Northwich
BRADBURY 4 POST CAR LIFT 3.5 ton lift, £300 ono. Tel. 01829 250260
BROTHER
KNITTING
machine with table, patterns, 10 cones of wool, £100. Tel: 01606 784718 Northwich
CAR
BOOT items, unwanted gifts including picnic hamper, £8. Tel: 01606 888304 Northwich
CHOCOLATE
FONDUE
set, never opened, £10. Tel: 01606 334701 Northwich
CHROME
MAGIMIX
1.5 ice cream maker, new, £20. Tel: 01606 888304 Northwich
FIRE
SURROUND
Victorian Mahogany fire surround, marble back and plynth, good condition. £90.00 0151 922 5175
HOUSEHOLD GOODS
Silver Fridge Freezer Silver Washing Machine Silver Microwave Glass Dining Table with 4 Silver Framed Chairs with cream cushions Brown Leather Bed with Mattress Brown Leather 3 Seater Sofa and Chair BUYER MUST COLLECT
£1,150 the lot! 07903877499
2
SOFAS 2x3 seater sofas, biscuit, wine leather arms, beautiful condition, hardly used, cost £1200 £300ono 07736159352
FIRE
surround victorian 53 x 69 ins with bevelled mirror finish in antique white excellent condition £100 for quick sale 0151 420 4679 07966 180282
GARDEN TABLE top, gas
heater, as new, £40. Tel: 01606 334701 Northwich
GAS FIRE flueless,
gold sides, fittings, £80. Tel: 07859087382 Winsford
GLASS fermentation jars,
one gallon capacity £10 each. 01606 891367
KING CHARLES Cavalier,
male, 9 months old, good with children, dog cage included. £350 07531886475
NEW ALVAR
alto finish vase, £20. Tel: 01606 888304 Northwich
NEW BOX PROFILE roof-
ing sheet, 10ft long, 1 metre wide, top quality, slate grey colour, suit barn, garage, stables, cost new £30 per sheet, bargain £14 per sheet or £12.50 per sheet take the lot, possible delivery. Tel: 01829 720243 or 07811 407105.
PORTABLE TYPEWRITER cw case, vgc, £20. Tel: 07738 957052 Northwich
TEAK
WARDROBE
£20. Video Recorder, £5. CD and Tapes player, £15. Treadmill, hardly used, cost £300, vgc, £100ono. 01606 782087.
CAFE STYLE high table,
circular, beechwood, chrome stand, 2 matching stools, £75. Tel: 01606 882796 Cuddington
COMPUTER
CHAIR
Brown leather look, on wheels, with arms, excellent condition £40.00 0151 526 7125
DINING
TABLE extendible glass inlay plus six chairs as new £170.00 ono 01606 44064
GAS FIRE flueless,
gold sides, fittings, £80. Tel: 07859087382 Winsford
GPLAN
DINING
TABLE
Seats 6 ext to 8, plus 4 chairs (2 carvers). Buyer collects £120ono 07716361086
LEATHER SOFAS 2 Red leather ’Ikea Klippan’ two seater sofas. Perfect condition. £300.00 01606 556515
NEW ALVAR
alto finish vase, £20. Tel: 01606 888304 Northwich
TELEVISION
26"wide screen, £20ono. Television, 16", £15. Teak television cabinet, £10. Teak display cabinet, £20ono. Microwave, White, £10. 01606 782087.
WANTED DOULTON
BESWICK/
Moorcroft animals/figurines etc., jewellery, medals, silver & gold, almost anything old. I pay the best prices so I have been told! Will travel & pay cash. Tel. 01270 520369/07718 827048. Nantwich
Unused, 2 seater sofa, 2 armchairs, high backed, excellent style & quality, deep filled cushions, still wrapped can deliver, cost £1,495
£500 07821 829874 PARKER
KNOLL
Chiswick suite, 3 seater settee, 1 armchair in cream & pale blue brocade & matching reclining chair in pale blue. Absolutely perfect condition. Re−advertised due to timewasters. £350, buyer collects. 01928−576921 (Runcorn)
3 PIECE SUITE 3 seater,
2 seater, plus 1 chair, £120, can deliver. Pine dresser, good condition, £100 can deliver. Tel. 01270 528012 / 07961 198 082
brown two seater and three seater, two years old, good condition £495 ono. 01928 724153
WALL
mirror, £50. Tel: 01606 557149 Winsford
PINE 3−TIER plant stand, details. Tel: 557149 Winsford
01606
TABLE
removable extension, six chairs, yew side board, 4 drawers/cupboards, vgc. £100 each ono. Tel. 01606 42141 / 07790 717940.
YEW
LEXTERTEN
Georgian style oval extending dining table and 6 fabric chairs, £120 ono. Corner and flat front display cabinets £60 each ono. Other matching items available. Tel: 01829 752417.
Beds/Bedrooms BED
Bargain NEW DWELL, mushroom colour fabric, covered futon bed, memory foam mattress, cost £650. Need space. £400 01606334439
PINE King Size Slatted Bed Frame. Integrated headboard, VGC, All Solid Pine £50 07904515424
HIGH BED
Silver metal with mattress, ladder and desk, chair/extra bed underneath vgc £50 01928787996
BUNKBED
Mercury 3 Silver. Hardly used, includes a mattress and ladder £95 07974 363355
NEW METAL frame
RACING CAR BED Red,
WELSH
DRESSER Solid pine, 3 drawers and 3 shelves, ex condition, buyer collects £125 07716361086
Fireplace Sales COMPLETE
FIREPLACE, never fitted, £350, can deliver. Tel. 01270 528012 / 07961 198 082
LARGE VICTORIAN STYLE Ornately carved, hardwood surround, with cream and floral panel tiled inset and hearth, very good condition. £125. Tel. 01978 780303.
Conservatories/Double Glazing
good quality make, and cond. including mattress, used, £90, Text for picture and dimensions. 07780 606109.
Bathrooms Bathroom chrome tube with sectional radiator and towel rail brand new cost £450 will accept £275. 01606 834414
ELECTRIC
COOKER
Tricity/Bendix stainless steel slot in. Ceramic hobs, double oven. Good condition £125.00 01270811160
10’ x 8’, white, sun lounge design, lean−to roof, toughened glass, sliding door, £250. Tel: 01606 882796 Cuddington
maple shaker doors, and laminate work tops, various base and wall units, plus dual fuel range cooker, and hood. £500 ono. Tel. 01606 42937 / 07774 449641.
Computers/Games
VISA FREE FITTING*
INTEL
3 Vertical blinds, up to 6’ wide, any drop £76 7 vertical blinds, up to 6’ wide, any drop £179 7 Rollers, up to 6’ wide, any drop £195
LAPTOP
and 3 in 1 printer, both hardly used £300 ono Tel: 07704197015/ 07511651978
O R D E R N O WA S M T S I R H C R O F
DELL OPTIPLEX COMPUTER with Pentium 4−3000mhz processor, 512mb ram, 80gb hard disc, DVD rewriter, XP Home Edition, 17" Dell TFT monitor, vgc, £125. Tel: 01829 732727.
Domestic Appliance Sales Carpets/Flooring HOTPOINT COOKER
6 week old cooker, ceramic hob, single oven/grill and double fan oven. Graphite colour only selling because of house move
£150.00
07779 610113 BOSCH
FREESTANDING
Dishwasher, 12 pl settings, £100. Hotpoint fridge, white, £60, both excellent condition. Can deliver. Tel. 01948 830609. After 6pm.
DOUBLE
OVEN White Bauknecht Double Oven, fridge and dishwasher all excellent condition. £100 01606 889859
FRIDGE
FREEZER
Samsung American style. £900 new, must be seen. £450.00 ono 0151 548 0738 / 07834 101785
RAYBURN COOKER solid
ROYAL
fuel, hot water, cooking, good condition £400 ono. 01270 872896 or 07757 100266
REFRIGERATOR
White, Bosch Exxcel, height 84cms, width 22cms, depth 62cms, good condition; £30 Tel 01928 568435.
LG American style frost−free fridge− freezer with built in ice maker and ice & drink dispenser, vgc. £280 ono. 07977−009591 (Middlewich)
Soft Furnishing BROWN
LEATHER
Corner suite, converts to double−bed, large storage compartment, excellent condition. £350 (ono) 07900255706
BLACK
SLATE Floor Tiles, 50m2 400x600 riven. Can split crate. Will deliver. £1150. 07952 930206
Disabled Equipment INVAMED ’WISPA’
lightweight, fully adjustable scooter, Red, hardly used. £375 ono. Tel: 01270 500161
ACORN STAIRLIFTS Fits
straight stairs, £650, includes delivery and fit, with three months guarantee subject to survey, Tel. 01274 717766, ref. 35543.
RISE
AND
RECLINE
electric chair, excellent condition, can deliver, £275 ono. Tel. 01270 528012 / 07961 198 082
WHEELCHAIR
Lightweight, black cushion pad, stirrups, seat belts, used twice, exc cond £125.00 ono 07961707476
Miscellaneous MOBILE PHONE Sony/ EricssonK850i.(cybershot) on 3network. (pay as you go) ex/con. still in box. £120 ono 07876 403777
20−PIECE
steel cased BBQ set, new, £15. Tel: 01606 888304 Northwich
BETTERWARE
DRINK
dispenser, never been open, £4. Tel: 01606 334701 Northwich
CAR
BOOT items, unwanted gifts including picnic hamper, £8. Tel: 01606 888304 Northwich
CHOCOLATE
FONDUE
set, never opened, £10. Tel: 01606 334701 Northwich
CHROME
MAGIMIX
1.5 ice cream maker, new, £20. Tel: 01606 888304 Northwich
FOOTBALL
TICKETS
Liverpool v Fulham at Anfield, 3 adult 2 junior tickets. kick off 3pm £158.00 07793 434291
Builder and Spud interactive toys, excellent, £10. Tel: 07707 881761 Northwich
F1 RACING CAR battery
operated, suit 4−8 years, excellent condition, £50 ono. Tel: 01606 862028 winsford
READING BOOKS Large
LEXMARK colour printer,
box of reading books, hardback & paperbacks £50 01270560581
STAFFY DOG 2 years old,
fully house trained, sale due to work. £150ono. 07909 928580
Musical Instruments
used once, £30. Tel: 01606 862028 winsford
SYLVANIAN
FAMILIES
oakwood manor and willow hall many extras excellent condition £65.00 each 01270652118
Bridal Wear
PIANO
Technics digital piano pc−6 black excellent condition hardly used. c/w stool £450 07948992006
SERIES
II
straight soprano saxophone, complete with case & stand, very good condition, £250ono. 01978 364297 or 07940 136413
MARSHALL
AMPLIFIER
AS50R Acoustic guitar, amplifier excellent condition, little used £125 ONO 01477534872
ROLAND HP−1 DIGITAL PIANO 5 years old, very good condition, £400 ono. Could deliver. 01606 834543 or 07875 145 232
BRIDAL GOWN Beauti-
ful full−length corset gown size 14 .hoop incl. Cost £500. £200 ono 0151 480 3068
& co. Berlin over strung, vgc £150 buyer collects. 01477 535148
TV/Video/Audio Sales TV
Toshiba wide screen, CRT type stereo, silver, excellent condition, integrated stand £100 ono 07904515424
Packham ivory wedding dress size 12, matching stole £650 0151 426 0446
07791618466 (2)
BABY BATHS pink and yellow, £3 each. Tel: 07859087382 Winsford
(2) LINDAM easy fit safety
gates, excellent, £30. Tel: 01606 557149 Winsford
BABIES ’R’ US foot baby
bouncer, £10. Tel: 01606 557149 Winsford
LW/MW and SW, marine bands, £50. Tel: 07738 957052 Northwich
Cameras/Camcorders BUSHNELL BINOCULARS
10 x 25, with case, new and unused, £20. Tel 01606 556461 northwich
EASY Share SV710 digital picture frame, 7", as new, £40. Tel: 01606 334701 Northwich
PUSHCHAIR
Britax ultra voyager system inc car seat, foot muff, raincover & changing bag £80.00 07894 530932
gates and screws, adjustable, as new, £10 each. Tel: 07707 881761 Northwich
MOSES BASKET like new, £5. Tel: Winsford
07859087382
BUMBO
SEAT
boxed £15. Play gym with blow up ring, Winnie the Pooh, boxed £20. Tel: 01606 852865.
D.I.Y. & Tools GRANITE
COBBLES
GRANITE
COBBLES
4inch cube granite cobbles approx 500(8m2) £160 delivered 07775 878585 4inch cube granite cobbles approx 500(8m2) £160 delivered 07775 878585
Fishing FOX
STRATOSBAIT
runner reel, 2 spools, unused, as new, £37. Tel: 01606 556461 northwich
Articles Wanted ALL HOUSE CLEARANCES BEREAVEMENT CLEARANCES
WEDDING GOWNS New,
Designer under £300. Prom Gowns 2009, Ladies and Gents Formal Hire. Children’s Party Gowns. www. winsfordbridalstudio.com 01606 551967
Sports Equipment
★ FREE ESTIMATES ★
Full 7 day polite & professional clearance service Everything bought & rubbish removed
Tel: Peter or Julia Critchley on
01606 42142
WOMEN FOOTBALLERS Aged 35+ wanted to play in five a side leagues on Merseyside. Call Kim on
£0.00 0151 475 8615
PYE VALVE radio, c1960,
KODAK
£250.00 ono
DESIGNER DRESS Jenny
UPRIGHT PIANO Bell
32"
M&P PRAM
Pliko pramette travel system 3in1 including car seat and base. Footmuff, bag, cosytoes & raincover. excellent condition orig price £600.
PINK THE
alto finish vase, £20. Tel: 01606 888304 Northwich
ELKHART
Parent & Child
LINDAM CHILD’S safety
BOB
NEW ALVAR
SAXOPHONE
Yamaha, recently overhauled. Excellent condition. Accept nearest sensible offer. £150 01270 214008
WIRELESS LAPTOP
Toys & Games
Miscellaneous
DIGITAL
TENOR
BRITAX
Excellent cond, Dell lap top, ready to run, complete with mains adapter, only £100. Tel. 01606 836787.
SUBJECT TO TECHNICAL RESTRICTIONS
NOT IN CONJUNCTION WITH ANY OTHER SALE OFFERS
Hobbies
LAPTOP PACKARDBELL As new, hardly used, 15.4" widescreen, 2yrs old, 50GB memory, silver £250 07894 433133
Ask about our fantastic offers over the BUY NOW Christmas period. PAY L AT E R (subject to status) FANTASTIC SAVINGS AVAILABLE 01244 811576 01606 46178 FAMILY RUN BUSINESS EST OVER 25 YEARS
P4COMPUTER
Broadband ready P4Celeron 1700+ 256 ram,20 GbHDD, CRT screen/Mouse/kboard XPpro. Del+15 £59 07935 232390
FREEPHONE 0800 731 4904
UPRIGHT 5 drawer freezer, very clean, £30. Tel: 01606 74582 Northwich
FITTED KITCHEN Units in CONSERVATORY
GEMINI
WHITE
Kitchens
ED S & FITTCHRISTMAEC D R O 2 1 F BY ORDER
SPECIALISTS IN SUN A WNINGS AND PLEATED BLINDS FOR CONSER VAT O R I E S
SILVER RADIATOR
LIND TED B E SELEC IN TIM
50% off applies to selected blinds & Awnings only. Subject to availability.
100%
JAY−BE
50
% ofSf
0800 916 6536 8.30am–9pm weekdays, 9am–5pm weekends
DFS LEATHER Suite, dark
DINING
and manuals, Mamod Steam Engine, 2 Shucco cars. 01606 782583 or 07871 597456
CALL NOW
plus 1 chair, as new condition, £120, can deliver. Tel. 01270 528012 / 07961 198 082
YEW
QUANTITY OF MECCANO
measuring & fitting ● FAST local service ● Almost 40 years’ experience ● Verticals, Rollers, Venetians, Romans, Pleateds, Conservatory blinds, Awnings
MASTERCARD FREE MEASURE
TEDDIES
collectors’ pieces, excellent, £5 each. Tel: 07707 881761 Northwich
UK’s No.1 for blinds
COTTAGE SUITE 2 seater
GUILDED
CHERISHED
BLINDS SALE
circular, beechwood, chrome stand, 2 matching stools, £75. Tel: 01606 882796 Cuddington
THREE PIECE SUITE top
quality blue leather ex condition must be seen £280.00. 01606 44064.
CHRISTMAS
CAFE STYLE high table,
chair virtually new, excellent, clean condition ono £150.00 0151 526 7125
QUEEN ANNE Red leather
Collectors Items
● FREE
bed only 3 weeks old. Genuine reason for sale, Antique cream effect. Was £300 selling for £180 ono Tel: 07704197015/ 07511651978
TECHNICS Organ rythem
selectors as new EX5L PCM sound genuine reason for sale £75. BOX breed dog books £10. 01948 780769
Blinds
LUXURY CANE CONSERVATORY SUITE
EXTERIOR
20−PIECE
7
Furniture
CROSS
TRAINER Exercise Machine. Fully adjustable,digital display and settings. Excellent Condition. £60.00 0151 420 4934
GOLF CLUBS Mens golf
clubs including putters, wedges with bag and trolley £100 01606 43729
SNOOKER TABLE 6ft
x 3ft £150, Slazenger Californian Golf Clubs, sand wedge, wedge 4/ 6/8/9 irons £30 01606 891367
8am-9pm - 7 days
ALL
MODEL
RAIL-
WAYS and old toys. High cash prices paid for, Hornby − Wrenn − Trix − Triang − Lima − Bachmann − Diecast − Dinky − Matchbox. Any amount − layout dismantled, Cash waiting. Call: 01829 781532 or 07974 116014
GRANDFATHER
CLOCKS Wanted, any condition, best cash prices paid. Also Grandfather clock parts and all other related articles including barometers. 01829 733028 or 07974 957 482 ARMY MEMORABILIA
wanted by collector, top prices paid for badges, medals, uniforms, helmets etc. Anything considered. Please phone 01270 568542.
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Articles Wanted
Articles Wanted
ANY OLD
TOOLS
Radio equipment wanted, valves, amplifiers, military radios, valve testers, wind−up gramophones, crystal sets, pre 1950 televisions, old cinefilms, petrol pump globes etc. Tel. 01782 517278 or 07958 447732
CASH WAITING for
any old toys, Corgi, Dinky, Britains Farm and Military, Trains, Mamod Steam Engines, Minic, anything considered. Tarvin. 01829 740258.
FOOTBALL/RUGBY PROGRAMMES Wanted,
WANTED
Woodworking hand tools, and any other interesting tools considered. 01286 881217.
WANTED DOULTON
BESWICK/
Moorcroft animals/figurines etc., jewellery, medals, silver & gold, almost anything old. I pay the best prices so I have been told! Will travel & pay cash. Tel. 01270 520369/07718 827048. Nantwich
WANTED Subbuteo foot-
pre−1970’s, League, Non−League, Friendlies, Cup, Internationals, Scottish etc., very good prices paid. Tel. 01745 563002.
ball, rugby, cricket teams, accessories triang minic motorway, britains tractors vehicles timpo plastic soldiers, pelham puppets. 07840 831802
MASONIC ITEMS wanted,
WHITE STAR LINE items
top prices paid. 0161 903 9081. Timperley.
OLD
POSTCARDS
Wanted pre−1950 in albums or loose. Also old photos. Contact with confidence, top prices paid. 01925 762838.
displaying flag wanted by collector. Including china, silverplate, glassware, postcards etc. All items considered, excellent prices paid. 01925− 488236 or 07929−745131.
Classified Happy Events To place an advert Tel: 01928 736220
Surprise Surprise
ROSS MURRAY
Classified Agriculture To place an advert Tel: 01928 736220
Gardening
Livestock/Poultry
20−PIECE
POINT
GARDEN TABLE top, gas
heater, as new, £40. Tel: 01606 334701 Northwich
HEDGING
Specialist Leylandii 2−3ft £2.50. 3− 4ft £4.50 4−6ft £7.50. Laurel £3.95. Box 95p/ £3.50. Holly £2.50/£3.95. Yew £3.95/£5.95. Shrubs £3.50. Morgans Nursery Tel 01829 720514. www.hedgeit.co.uk
STIGA RENOWNED
WORLD
ride on mower, automatic gearbox, front end triple cutters, good condition £600. 01829 781130
Agriculture A
DAVID
BROWN
880
Seltamatic, very tidy, good runner, £1,000. Tel. 01829 732270.
ROLSON
Petrol generator, 3.1 KVA, 67 decibels, excellent condition, as new, £225. Lymm. Tel. 01925 753710 / 07944 118307.
Livestock/Poultry BLACK Rock speckledy & warren day old and 18wk old pullets. Cobb and Ross meat chicks; also Turkeys and Ducks. Cyril Bason (Stokesay) Ltd. Craven Arms. 01588 673204/5.
ORNAMENTAL WATER FOWL Mandarins, Carolinas, Fulvous, European Shelduck, Ruddy Shelduck, Maned, Marbled Teal, Red Crested Pochard, Laysan, Tufted, Barnacle Geese, Speckled Muscovy, and Roman Geese. Tel. 07860 301 355 / 07967 145 463
BABY AFRICAN GREYS Macaws Cockatoos and small parrots. Phone for details. 07890 860123
BABY
PARROT lovely colourful bird, starting to talk, with cage, can deliver; £170 Tel 07505 538772 or 01244 405271
BORDER COLLIE 2 years
old,needs good home due to change of circ, experience essential. 07890 652480
BORDER
COLLIE Girl puppy, 8 weeks old, rough coated, very affectionate, £120. Tel. 01829 720213 / 07935 229606.
BORDER terriers.
Homebred. Both parents can be seen. Excellent bred Parents lovely temperaments Make excellent family pets. £300 each. Tel. 07746 099665
CAVY
HAVEN Has 2 young cheeky bunnys, Pip & Rosie, & large number of rescued guinea pigs, mostly male, needing loving homes, can you offer any of our guinea pigs/ rabbits permanent loving home. Tel 01606 862688. Donation required. (Winsford).
OF
LAY
HENS
various breeds, 12 or more £5 each. 01270 841260 or 07946 761435 Nantwich
POINT
OF
LAY
HENS
various breeds, 12 or more £5 each. 01270 820626 or 07946 761435 Nantwich
POL PULLETS Hybrids &
popular breeds, Black Rocks, Whitestar, Utility Sussex, ducks, various others. 01270 820626 or 07946 761435 (Nantwich)
POL
PULLETS modern hybrids & old fashioned pure breds, also poultry housing & starter kit plus feeders, drinkers, food etc. Can deliver. 01829 730876 or 07892 910 332
TAMWORTH & SADDLEBACK PIGLETS 12 weeks old, £40 787940 883509.
each. or
treated wood. A quality kennel. As new. Carpeted floor. Warm, cosy. Could deliver. £49. Tel 01270 569651
RUSSELL
JACK
HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY BIRTHDAY
SHREDDER
AND
male puppies, tricoloured, ready end of November. £130. 01606 333249 (After 6pm)
With Lots of Love from Dad xxxxx
Bosch AXT rapid shredder only used once £50 01606 852378
CHOCOLATE
BLACK Pedigree Labrador puppies, farm reared, beautiful strong pups, boys and girls, parents have great temperament, good with children, chocolate £345, black £295 ready now Tel 01477 537446 or 07917 734794.
JACK
Happy 9th Birthday
BOSCH
Pedigree Pets
DOG kennel. Felted roof,
HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY BIRTHDAY
steel cased BBQ set, new, £15. Tel: 01606 888304 Northwich
Pets
01928 07890
Pets Tabley Brook Boarding Kennels & Cattery
Family run. Breeders of Chocolate Labradors, Cocker Spaniels & Miniature Schnauzers, Groomer. ESTABLISHED 21 YEARS. Homoepathic Vaccinations accepted Organic Diets catered for We will answer any queries you may have.
Call 01565 633934
www.tabley-brook-kennels.co.uk SHIHTZU X YORKSHIRE TERRIER Dog puppy, dob 21/6/08, ex ped, on both parents, vet checked and fully vaccinated, £350. Details Tel. 01745 710609. Denbighshire.
RUSSELL pups, dogs and bitches, black and white, brown and white, parents can be seen; £125 01244 300941 or 07729 057452.
LABRADOODLE PUPPIES Black and gold, wormed, insured, ready to go. 01260 223557.
LABRADOODLE
PUPS
creams and fawns, boys and girls, some curly and some straight, ready now, wormed and vet checked, both parents KC reg and hip scored, £350 ono. 01606 891607 or 0791 293 9143.
LOVELY
KITTEN
Very quiet, £30. Tel. 01829 720213 / 07935 229606.
SPEAGLE pups, gorgeous
first cross babies, ready now, bred with care for temperament to make loving, fun family pets, dogs and bitches £250. 01745 888436
TORTOISES Must go to good homes. 07756 878271
£125.
WANTED TORTOISE Tel. 07831 368 562.
Pedigree Pets LHASA APSO PUPPIES Kennel Club registered, vaccinated, insured, both parents eye tested, excellent pedigree, boys and girls, ring for more details, from
£450 01352 770630
ADORABLE LABRADOR RETRIEVER PUPPIES KC Reg, farm reared, Mum & Dad can be seen, deposit secures
Telephone 01270 765925 CHOCOLATE LABRADORS
3 bitches, 2 dogs, not KC registered, good with children, beautiful big boned, ready 18/ 12/08, deposit secures your pup, from £300. Tel: 07874 903067.
MARE and foal, 12HH with
filly foal at foot; £400 ono 01244 300941 or 07729 057452
BORDER
TERRIERS
KC reg, Champion breed, home bred puppies, both parents can be seen, breeder of Sire, Ann Roslin Williams, world renowned breeder of borders & unsurpassed author on this breed, also International Show Judge. Wormed, inoculated & flead, excellent markings, top breed, 2 dogs, 1 bitch, dogs, £350, bitch £400. (Cheshire) 07905 708197
BASSET HOUND PUPPIES (Hush puppies) KC reg, healthy, carefully home reared with children, fantastic temperaments ideal family pets, wormed, insured, boys £495, girls £545. Tel. 01630 661395.
BEAUTIFUL
BLACK
Labrador puppies, (carrying all three colours), both parents here to be viewed, both parents BVA tested, vet checked and first vaccination given, ready now. Tel. 07866 530935.
BORDER terrier puppies.
KC reg. Many champions. Insured, wormed.Both parents owned. Girls only. Raised with children. Ready now. Tel 07716 634781 or 01270 255220
BRITISH BULLDOG bitch,
2 years old, fawn and white, KC registered, wormed, flea’d etc, great with children and other pets, £1,800. Tel: 01606 852865.
CAVALIER KING CHARLES puppies, excellent pedigree and temperament, Blenheim, house reared, health checked, insured, high quality, low price! From £325 01948 880022.
DOBERMANN
PUPPIES
black/tan & brown/tan, dogs & bitches, KC Reg, established breeder, excellent pedigree, many champions, parents superb temperament & can be seen. Wormed to date, puppy pack, 5 generation pedigree & insurance, micro chipped if required, £500. 01978 751169 or 07801 450654 (Wrexham)
ENGLISH SPRINGER SPANIEL puppies, ready now, working parents, both can be seen, excellent pedigree, DDC, KC registered, wormed, insured. 01270 569632 or 07939 263452.
ENGLISH SPRINGER SPANIELS Puppies ready to go, KC reg, all requirements done, 1st/ 2nd vaccinations, microchipped, dogs, £250, bitches, £275. 07918 126381.
EXOTIC HAIRED) KITTENS
(SHORT PERSIAN
Two beautiful healthy red boys, ready now, insured, litter trained and wormed, £175 each. Tel. 01492 513472. Colwyn Bay Area.
GERMAN SHEPHERD beautiful long PUPS haired, excellent pedigree, KC registered, very gentle temperament, vet checked, wormed, vaccinated, £550, ready 6th December. Tel: 01606 884177.
LABRADOR
PUPS KC reg, chocolate, yellow and black, dogs and bitches, both working parents, wormed to date. Tel Ian 07530 238920
PEDIGREE KITTENS Blue
eyed silver long hair, birmans and exotics, from £50. Tel. 01785 851485. Eccleshall Staffs. www.birmans.com
PEDIGREE whippet pups. 2 dogs. Excellent pedigree. £200. Tel. 07841 284508
ROTTWEILERS
Super quality puppies, KC reg, parents can be seen, Grand Sire GR CH NZ/ AUS/GB.CH Rolex rumor has it by fantasa. Suitable for show or companionship. Tel. 01565 777228 / 07803 904527.
SEALPOINT
SIAMESE
pedigree kittens, fully vaccinated, wormed, litter trained, confident, friendly kittens, used to children & dogs, ready now. 01270 524296.
STAFFORDSHIRE BULL TERRIER PUPS 1 white boy, 1 black/brindle boy, KC Registered, £400. Tel. 01270 781227 or 07999 584 630
YORKSHIRE TERRIER PUPPIES reared in the home with children, excellent pets, beautiful type and temperament, good pedigrees, well loved puppies, mother family pet, ready now. Tel: 01630 661740.
Horses/Tack/Equip
Horses/Tack/Equip
FOR LOAN possible sale,
Tel. Georgie 01948 770509 07751 028992.
12.3 Bay, Sec. B Gelding, Pro. schooled, safe xc, would make a great P.C/ Show hunt. Good with traffic. Call Jenny after 6 Tel: 07920 519530
WANTED YARD TO RENT
GOOD HAY £3.20 Wheat
Straw £1.80. Haylage 30kg £6.50. Big Bales £25. Can deliver 01928 715397 or 07721 087341
3−6 Stables, Mid Cheshire area with grazing and possible riding facilities must be secure. All similar options considered. Two respectable and responsible horse owners.
HAY FOR SALE, 60 bales,
July ’08. £120 the lot. 07852 518677 (Whitchurch)
HAY
Tel. 07846 039049. 12
FIELD
SHELTER £550 and 12 by 12 stable; £650 both in good condition, barn stored Tel 07876 201929.
12HH COMPANION,
MARE
sweet natured, easy to do, lives in or out, loving home required as companion or can be ridden. No medication, not lame. Call for more details: 07778 451886 (Tarporley)
FOR SALE grown under Countryside Stewardship Scheme. Quality 2007/8 barn stored hay, from £2 per bale. 01829 720247.
VARIOUS JUMP STANDS, POLES & CUPS £220; DUBLIN LONG BLACK leather boots size 7, £80. Text 07975 865 888 (North Wales).
WANTED
DONKEY
07831 368 562.
Tel.
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Weaverham, Cuddington & Acton Bridge Joint Burial Committee In order to comply with our health and safety commitments to visitors of the burial ground the committee has arranged to have all memorials tested for stability in the week commencing 1st December 2008. Any memorials failing the test will be noted and marked with yellow tape. The owners of unsafe memorials are asked to contact a memorial mason and arrange to have the memorial made safe. The committee apologises for any distress cased to relatives by the testing however we would be failing in our duty of care to all visitors if the testing were not carried out. If you have any questions please contact the clerk on 01606 889042
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Ian Johnson
YOU could almost expect a Batman villain to step out of the Daihatsu Materia because it really is that far out in terms of style.
And that’s no bad thing when you remember the era of committee-designed cars with little or no character. But Materia is a whole mini MPV-ful of individuality and turns on the big smiles from people looking for something completely different. The Beauty of Materia is that it may be cartoon-style boxy in shape but it does not fit into any box in the marketplace. Sizewise it relates to the Renault Modus or Vauxhall Meriva but that’s as far as it goes as when you start talking comparisons. Truth is that there is nothing else quite like it. But Materia is not for everybody. If it was it would look like everything else. No, this is a car for the individual who loves its looks which may be too in your face for many. Materia is one of the latest expressions of modern motoring from Daihatsu which has always been a specialist in smaller cars. Materia is quite big and powerful for
CUTS A DASH: Hemlexwy Qexivme mw sri sj xli qswx mrhmzmhyep glsmgiw mr xli qmrm1QTZ qevoix Daihatsu, featuring a lively 1.5 litre petrol engine that returns a reasonable mpg figure. Materia has four doors and a surprising amount of rear leg room. In fact it can match a large family car for interior space. Like most cars from this manufacturer it is well equipped with power steering, ABS with EBD, driver, passenger and side airbags, air conditioning, four electric
windows , CD tuner with six speakers , remote central locking and much more as standard. Materia has already developed into a cult car in Japan and it is gaining a devoted following in the USA. But in dear old Britain it provokes gasps of astonishment wherever it goes. Its the boxy style with upswept styling line and tapering rear windows that gives Materia its unforgettable visual image. Not
forgetting of course the high bonnet and near vertical drop front. It is marketed to appeal to younger style-conscious families but it is also hoped to appeal to older people who will like its ease of access and deep doors. In terms of price (just under £11,000) it is no bargain and carbon dioxide emissions are not that hot. But a five-year unlimited mileage warranty is a big pull. On the road, the high driving position is a great boon and the seating is very comfortable. Ride, however on this car’s small wheels can be quite harsh on some surfaces. I am also not of fan of positioning the instruments centrally. They would have been much better in front of the driver. The rear seat is both sliding and reclining and features a 60/40 split for easy cargo moving. FAST FACTS n Daihatsu Materia 1.5 5dr n Price: £10,995 n Mechanical: 102bhp, 1,495cc, 4cyl petrol engine driving front wheels via 5spd manual gearbox n Max speed: 106mph n 0-62mph: 10.8 secs n Combined mpg: 39.2 n Insurance group: 8 n CO2 emissions: 169g/km n BiK rating: 20% n Warranty: 5yrs unlimited mileage and UK roadside recovery
Crunch hits used values THINGS are not looking good for three year old petrol cars.
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Ford
Ford
FIESTA ZETEC 1.2 16 VALVE
Hyundai XR2i
HYUNDAI SANTA FE
X reg, 5 door hatch, silver, alloys, air con, power steering, guaranteed 58,000 miles, new MoT and 6 months tax
white, 1991, 40 miles, been stored for 6 years, immac inside/out, MoT’d
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£1,495
£2000
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P reg. 1.6. Metallic paint. MOT. E/W, C/L, power steering. Good condition. Drives well
Tel: 01270 762485 Mob: 07791 853522
£450
FORD GALAXY ZETEC TDI 7 seats, 1896cc diesel, MOT and service record, 53 reg, green, 56,000 miles.
FORD FOCUS CL 2004,
FORD FOCUS 1398 2004 silver VGC. Low Mileage, £3,300 Tel. 01512222454
FORD MONDEO Verona,
MONDEO GHIA
2002, Exc Cond in/out, 6 Mth Tax, 12 Mth Mot, FSH, AB, ABS, Air Cond, PAS, Plus xtrs.
£2,700 Tel. 07939044245
FIESTA zetec
2000, (x reg) 1.2, Blue, 5door, 57000 mls, 12mths mot, 4mths tax, New brakes, suspension, P/steering, c/locking, Alloys
£1650 ono
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FOCUS
zetec
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FORD
FOCUS
1.4
FREELANDER 1.8i SE
54, silver, 6 CD changer, 1/2 leather, 49,000 mls. e/w, e/ parking sensors, 11 mths MoT, good cond
07792 206845
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£6,490 ono
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Honda HONDA CIVIC 1.8 VTi
1998, black, 81,000 miles, FHSH, air con, electric windows, sunroof, alloys, T&T, excellent condition
£1695 ono
Tel: 01606 594301 HONDA
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£9995 Tel. 07905858623
Mercedes MERCEDES A140 ELEGANCE Y reg 2001, metallic silver, air con, electric windows, CD, 4 new tyres, tax and mot June 09, 56k miles, immaculate condition
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Citroen 156 1.9 JTD 115 Veloce 2003, Dark Blue, Saloon, 73,000 miles, FSH, tax and MOT Feb 2009 £3000 ono Tel. 07787 751527
CITROEN SAXO 2002, 3 DR, E/W, C/Locking, CDplayer, TAX March, MOT Feb £1600 Tel. 01514275371
CITROEN C3 LX 5 door, 2003, 53, black, pas, electric windows, remote cl, alarm, one owner, 44,500 miles, Full Service History, 10 months MOT & road tax, trendy little car, in very good condition, genuine sale
£2,950 01270 811318 07960 913737 CITREON SAXO 02, 1.1 Desire, 3 door, dark blue, 11 months mot, VTR Wheels, 57k miles, cheap tax and insurance, £2,200 ono. Tel. 01606 590051 / 07515 264498.
CITREON CITROEN BERLINGO 2004, Desire D Excellent cond. MOT 4/09. £4000 Tel. 0151 733 2353
SAXO Furio, 1.4, 2000 v reg, 45k miles, silver, 6 months tax, mot Jan, 2 previous lady owners, perfect 1st car, £1,200. Tel. 079211 87273.
Citroen CITROEN Picasso 2.0L exclusive blue rare auto. ’53 reg. 12 months MOT, 6 months tax. Full elec pack. Sunroof, alloys, ABS, Esc, R/C/L, climate. Excellent condition. 50,000 miles
£4,000 ono 01270 663771
Fiat FIAT PUNTO DYNAMIQUE 1.2, 2004, black, 38,000 miles, 6 months tax & MOT, 2 door, cd player, good condition, good runner, 1 lady owner from new
£2,300 ONO 01606 42518 07856 687472
Daihatsu DAIHATSU FOURTRACK 1989, black/silver, failed Mot, no tax, good runner, bodywork good; £350 ono Tel 01244 336379.
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Renault
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RENAULT CLIO
01606 47519 Next to Birtwistle Peugeot
PEUGEOT 206 1.1S 5 dr, met blue, history, PAS, c/l, e/w, a/con . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
£3,795
04
VAUXHALL CORSA 1.2 EVERGY 3dr, red, low miles, PS, CL, low insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
£3,695
05
FIAT PUNTO 1.2 ACTIVE 3 dr, in red, 1 owner, low miles, history, pas only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
£3,495
02
RENAULT CLIO 1.2 EXTREME 3 dr, turquoise metallic, alloys, pas, c/l, e/w, very nice . . . . . . . .
£2,995
02
FORD MONDEO 2.0 GHIA 5 door, in green, PAS, alloys, a/con., CD, EW, only . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
£2,995
53
FORD FOCUS 1.8 ZETEC 3 dr, metallic blue, history, alloys, PAS, cdi, very clean . . . . . . . . . . . .
£2,995
03
FIAT PUNTO 1.2 ACTIVE 5dr, met blue, 1 owner, FSH, PAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
£2,495
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VAUXHALL CORSA 1.2 CLUB 5 dr, met blue, history, PAS, c/l, low tax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
£2,495
53
FORD KA 1.3 STYLE 3 dr, met silver, colour keyed bumpers, history, PAS, ideal first car . . . . . .
£2,295
02
DAEWOO MATIZ 0.8 SE 5 door, in red, low miles, PAS, low tax group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
£1,995
Y
FORD FIESTA 1.3 FLIGHT 3 dr, radiant red, pas, cd, low tax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
£1,995
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NISSAN MICRA 1.0S 3 dr in red, low miles, PAS, low tax and insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
£1,795
W
FIAT PUNTO 1.2 5 dr, met silver, low miles, history, PAS, low tax & insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
£1,795
Y
PEUGEOT 106 1.1 INDEPENDENCE 3 dr, met blue, low tax & insurance, ideal first car . . . . . . . .
£1,795
W
FORD FIESTA 1.25 ZETEC 5 dr, met black, alloys, PAS, low tax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
£1,695
T
FORD FIESTA 1.25 ZETEC 5 door, met. silver, alloys, PAS, CL, very clean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
£1,695
W
VAUXHALL CORSA 1.6 SPORT 3dr, alloys, Pas, C/L, a/con, history . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
£1,495
X
FORD MONDEO 2.0 LX 5dr, met black, PAS, c/l, e/w, air con, CD , only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
£1,495
V
FIAT PUNTO 1.2 60 SX 3dr, met silver, 1 owner, PAS, C/K, ideal first car . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
£1,245
03
FORD FOCUS 1.6 ZETEC AUTO 5 dr, met black, PAS, c/l, e/w, alloys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
53
RENAULT LAGUNA 1.9 DCI EXTREME 5 dr, burgundy, 1/2 leather, alloys, a/con, PAS, c/l . . . . .
£3,695
V
PEUGEOT 206 1.9 LD 3 door, in blue, lot’s of history, PAS, very economical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
£1,695
Y
MGF 1.8 3dr, met burgundy, black roof, history, alloys, PAS, clean car . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
AUTOMATICS £3,795
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MERCEDES ML 270 CDI INSPIRATION AUTO met black, alloys, leather, air con - service history . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
£9,695
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CITROEN PICASSO 1.6 SX 5 dr, met silver, low miles, 1 owner, FSH, immaculate, PAS, CD, a/con
£3,995
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RANGE ROVER 2.5 DSE 5dr, met red, cream leather, alloys, CD, PAS, very clean . . . . . . . . . . .
£3,495
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CITROEN PICASSO 1.6 SX 5 dr, metallic beige, low miles, pas, c/l, e/w, air con, cd only . . . . . .
£2,995
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RENAULT SCENIC 2.0 RXE 5 dr, met blue, history, pas, c/l, e/w, air con, alloys, sunroof, cd . . .
£1,495
SPORTS & PRESTIGE
Alize 2000, Metallic red 1400 3 door manual 61k immobiliser c/locking radio cassette taxed mot good condition
£1350 ono Tel. 0151 722 6761
RENAULT CLIO 1.6 16v
£1,350
01270 611638 07969 036717
Rover ROVER 200 W reg, very
good condition, pas, ew, taxed & MOT June 09, VIC 2006, £795 ono. 07931 276849.
ROVER 420 saloon. S reg.
1999. B.R. green, cream leather, alloy wheels, electric windows and mirrors, cruise control, air conditioning, sun roof, fog lights. 82,000 miles. MOT, taxed. £650. Tel. 01270 766529
Suzuki SUZUKI Grand Vitara 2.0 litre 5 door estate. 2001. Silver. Petrol. 59,000 miles. Manual, high/low ratio 2/4 WD, Suzuki detachable tow bar, E/S/R, electric mirrors & windows. Folding rear seats, airbags, CD, mudflaps. Excellent value
BMW 318 ci COUPE 3dr, met silver, history, alloys, air con, PAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
£4,995
02
MG 1.8 ZR+ 3dr, in red, low miles, very clean, PAS, CL, alloys, spoiler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
£2,495
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MG 25 1.8+ 4dr, met green, history, low miles, a/con, alloys, spoiler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
£2,495
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VAUXHALL ASTRA 1.8 SRi 16V 5dr, red, PAS, spoiler, alloys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
£2,495
£2,095 ono
B
PORSCHE 944 2.5 LUX diamond whirte, real head turner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
£2,295
01270 216788
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FIAT PUNTO 1.8 HGT ARBATH 3dr, met black, history, PAS, CD, EW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
£1,995
X
VECTRA 1.8 SRI (130) 5dr, met green, history, alloys, pas, c/l, spoiler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
£1,495
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FORD EXPLORER 4.0 full MOT, only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
£1,295
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SEAT IBIZA 1.4 S 3 door, in blue, good MOT, PAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
£995
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MITSUBISHI PAJERO 2.5 TD SWB goot MOT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
£795
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Mercedes MERCEDES C180 ELEGANCE Auto, S Reg, 61k miles, blue/grey, mot, taxed, superb condition
£2,445 01606 854345
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How they stand RUGBY UNION Rochdale ........... Rossendale........ Altrincham K ...... Northwich........... Wilmslow ........... Broughton Pk..... Liverpool SH ...... Sandbach .......... Leigh.................. New Brighton ..... Lymm................. Blackburn...........
P W 9 7 8 6 8 5 9 5 9 5 9 4 9 4 9 4 9 4 9 3 9 3 9 1
Pts 14 12 11 11 10 8 8 8 8 7 6 3
CHESHIRE/SOUTH LANCS ONE Burnage ............. Widnes............... Wirral ................. Bowdon.............. Sale ................... Ormskirk ............ Hoylake.............. Vagbnds (IOM) .. Wigan ................ Winnington Pk ... Duckinfield .........
P W 9 8 8 7 8 6 8 6 8 5 9 4 8 4 8 3 8 1 8 0 8 0
Pts 17 14 13 12 10 8 8 6 2 0 0
FOOTBALL MID-CHESHIRE SUNDAY LEAGUE Premier Division
Rudheath SC ....... Pockets................ St Joseph ............ Plough ................. Rifleman .............. Coachman ........... Cranford Rngs ..... FC Lion ................
P W D Pts 6 4 1 13 7 4 1 13 4 3 1 10 6 3 0 9 5 2 1 7 5 2 0 6 3 1 0 3 8 1 0 3
Division One
Gate..................... WCC .................... Holmes Chapel .... Oaklands ............. Gladstone Club.... The Salty ............. Forest Road......... The Ark ................ Bowling Green ..... Goostrey ..............
Northwich Vics - Blue Square Premier Division Three
NORTH TWO WEST
P W D Pts 6 5 1 16 9 5 1 16 6 5 0 15 5 4 0 12 5 3 1 10 7 2 1 7 7 2 1 7 5 1 0 3 7 0 2 2 7 1 0 3
P W D Pts TB FC ..................14 13 0 39 EBG .....................14 9 3 30 Mid-Chesh Mort ...13 7 3 24 Dales Diggers ......14 7 3 24 Hormbreys But.....13 6 5 23 FOW FC ..............13 6 3 21 Lacagole ..............13 5 5 20 Amber Lounge .....13 5 4 19 Linpac Allibert ......14 3 6 15 Weaver Vale Utd..14 2 8 14 AD FC..................14 4 2 14 Vale Royal Celt ....13 3 4 13 8 Skins.................13 3 2 11 Able Systems.......14 3 2 11 RJ Signs ..............13 3 1 10 Cheshire Ink ........14 1 5 8 Division Four
P W D Pts Vaseco.................13 12 1 37 Harrisons .............13 9 2 29 Newbury Data......12 6 2 20 WNSS..................13 6 2 20 IMS ......................14 5 3 18 JAC Plumb...........13 5 3 18 MR FC .................14 5 3 18 RA Design ...........13 4 3 15 Wheatsheaf .........12 3 5 14 The Old Bill ..........14 2 6 12 On Site Services..15 3 2 11 AH Electrical ........14 2 4 10 Division Five
PDS FC ............... NFG ..................... Flamecare............ Tarporley Lions .... Tectonics.............. New Era............... John Mill Blds ...... AFC Weaverham . TSS...................... Megamind............ AFC Amanico ......
P W D Pts 8 6 1 19 7 4 1 13 8 4 1 13 6 3 2 11 5 3 1 10 4 2 0 8 7 2 2 8 7 2 2 8 7 1 1 4 7 1 1 4 5 0 1 1
CREWE AND DISTRICT LEAGUE P W D Pts Lostock Gralam R 9 6 1 19 Curshaws............. 8 5 0 15 Cuddington .......... 5 5 0 15 Sandbach United .10 4 0 12 Bentley................. 5 4 0 12 Winnington YC..... 8 3 1 10 Sandbach Town ... 8 3 0 9 Tarporley Vics R .. 6 2 1 7 Winnington YC R . 7 2 1 7 Malpas Res.......... 7 1 2 5 MMU .................... 4 1 0 3
MOSS FARM SEVEN-A-SIDE LEAGUE Premier Division
P W D Pts ID Glass...............12 7 3 24 KB Windows ........12 7 1 22 Thinkprint............. 11 6 4 22 Hartford Golf ........12 6 4 22 Johnnos ...............12 6 2 20 RW Joinery .......... 11 6 1 19 Kelly’s Plumbers .. 11 5 3 18 BRB Builders .......12 4 4 16 Maxton Suspen.... 11 5 0 15 Chapels Wine Bar12 5 0 15 Barnton Travel .....12 4 2 14 Smee Timber .......12 3 0 9 Pakmo Constr...... 11 2 1 7 Powerplace.......... 11 0 5 5 Division One
P W D Pts The Indian ...........12 10 1 31 CSB Constr.......... 11 9 2 29 Franks Paving......12 7 4 25 Cnty Commercial .12 7 1 22 Wozu-Woodside ..12 6 2 20 BM FC ................. 11 6 1 19 Vale Royal ...........12 5 1 16 Sproston’s............12 4 3 15 Midpoint 18 ..........12 2 6 12 RL Supporters .....12 4 0 12 Roberts ................ 11 3 2 11 Thomas Hardie ....12 3 1 10 Wvm Sea Scouts .12 1 2 5 N’wich Police ....... 11 1 2 5 Division Two
P W D Pts Tandoori............... 11 10 0 30 Deepstore ............ 11 9 0 27 Swift.....................12 8 2 26 AJS Engineering.. 11 7 1 22 Real Atmos ..........12 6 1 19 OYB .....................12 6 0 18 EVC .....................10 5 2 17 Motorbodycare..... 11 4 2 14 Roberts Bakery.... 11 4 1 13 Spinner & Berg ....10 3 1 10 Gemini Auto.........12 2 2 8 Rojac ................... 11 2 2 8 Kingfisher............. 11 2 2 8 Lawrences ........... 11 2 0 6
P W D Pts 9 9 0 27 9 5 1 16 8 5 0 15 9 4 3 15 8 4 2 14 8 4 1 13 9 4 1 13 8 2 1 7 9 2 1 7 8 1 3 6 9 0 1 1
SNOOKER MID CHESHIRE LEAGUE Division One
P W Bostock A .......... 9 8 Owley Wood C... 8 7 Utd Servs A ....... 9 7 M/Legion D ........ 9 6 Castle Priv A...... 9 6 Pockets C .......... 90 4 Bostock A .......... 9 5 Owley Wood A... 9 4 M/Legion B ........ 8 3 Hartford B .......... 8 2 Owley Wood D... 8 2 Hartford B .......... 8 2 Utd Servs D ....... 8 2 Winsford A ......... 9 2
Pts 43 41 36 36 36 36 34 28 25 23 22 21 20 19
Division Two
Division Two
Wvrhm Chpls ....... Broadhurst ........... Garage................. Fern Villa ............. Owl Ath ................ Cuddington .......... Lion Moulton ........ Three Greyhnds... Blue Barrel........... Barn Owl.............. FC Bulls Head .....
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Castle Priv B...... Hartford A .......... Cygnet D............ Moulton A .......... Winnington A ..... Winsford B ......... Victoria D ........... Pockets A .......... Winnington C ..... Pockets A .......... Owley Wood B... Pot Bank A ........ Bostock D ..........
P W 8 7 9 6 8 5 8 5 8 6 8 4 9 4 9 3 7 3 7 4 8 3 6 1 7 0
Pts 39 35 33 32 32 31 29 27 25 24 22 14 14
Division Three
Cygnet B............ M/Legion C ........ Utd Servs C ....... Castle Priv C...... Wharton C ......... Victoria C ........... Victoria B ........... Meadow A.......... Wharton A.......... Wharton D ......... Winnington D ..... Castle Priv D...... Meadow B.......... Bostock B .......... Pot Bank B ........
P W 10 8 11 8 10 7 9 7 11 5 10 6 9 7 11 5 10 5 10 4 10 3 9 3 10 3 10 2 10 2
Pts 45 45 44 40 40 40 37 37 33 32 30 28 28 24 22
DOMINOES NORTHWICH & DISTRICT CLUBS AND PUBS P W D Pts Lostock A.............10 8 1 17 Wings B ...............10 4 5 13 Castle Priv A........10 5 2 12 Barnton CC B ......10 4 4 12 Castle Priv B........10 4 3 11 Wings A ...............10 4 3 11 Winn Rec A..........10 4 2 10 Hartford B ............10 3 3 9 Comberbach BC ..10 3 3 9 Rudheath A .........10 3 3 9 Gladstone C.........10 2 4 8 Barn Owl..............10 3 1 7 Barnton CC A ......10 2 2 6 Hartford A ............10 2 2 6
WINSFORD 5X3 LEAGUE Dragon Black ..... Meadow Bank.... Salty................... Winsford Cons ... Dragon White..... WUFC................ Rifleman ............ Feathers ............ Golden Lion .......
P W 4 3 4 3 5 3 4 2 5 2 5 2 4 2 5 2 4 1
Pts 6 6 6 4 4 4 4 4 2
DARTS NORTHWICH AND DISTRICT LEAGUE P W D Pts Weav’ham CC A .. 9 9 0 18 Rudheath A ......... 9 8 1 17 Wings...................10 7 2 16 Rudheath B .........10 6 2 14 Castle Private ......10 6 1 13 Volunteer .............10 5 3 13 RAOB ..................10 6 1 13 Bowling Green .....10 4 2 10 Thatched Tav .......10 4 1 9 Blue Barrell ..........10 3 1 7 Freemasons.........10 1 2 4 Weav’ham CC B ..10 1 2 4 Lion & Railway.....10 1 1 3 Pillar of Salt .........10 1 1 3 Lostock ................10 0 2 2
King’s men hold firm NORTHWICH Vics continued their improvement under new boss Steve King on Saturday with a hard-fought draw at play-off chasing Stevenage Borough. The fact they did it with ten men only bears testament to the team’s desire to show their new manager they are capable of getting Vics out of the trouble. Still searching for his first win in his new role at the Marston’s Arena, King was fuming after the referee sent off goalscorer Darryn Stamp and turned down a strong shout for a penalty. He said: “It was a joke, the referee was a coward. I have never seen a forward sent off for ‘persistent fouling’, it was six of one and half a dozen of the other. I didn’t speak to the ref afterwards because there is
But boss is left fuming over Stamp’s dismissal no point. You can’t talk to them so I don’t bother.” “They threw everything at us but without hurting us. Apart from their goal, our keeper only had to make one routine save.” Vics had taken a 28th-minute lead at Broadhall Way through Stamp’s powerful header but their hosts were level on 64 minutes when Andy Drury smashed home a screamer from 25 yards. And following Stamp’s harsh dismissal, it was all Stevenage. But Vics held firm and King paid tribute to his central defenders young Mark
Roberts and loan signing Will Antwi from Wycombe. He said: “All Mark has to do is concentrate and do the first thing that comes into his head. I have seen him make mistakes in the past but in the two games since I have been here, he has been brilliant. “Antwi is class, he has great experience and he talks to people. There were a few raised eyebrows when we got him because there are a lot of people in for him.” On Saturday, Vics head to Salisbury City without suspended Simon Grand and still have injury doubts over Ritchie Sutton, Paul Barratt and Joel Byrom. King hopes that Lee Steele may finally complete his rehabilitation from injury in time to feature at the Raymond McEnhill Stadium (3pm).
Witton Albion - UniBond League Premier SPOT-ON: Mark Smyth's penalty put Witton Albion back in contention against Worksop Town on Saturday but they still ending up losing the basement battle. Picture by STUART BOGG. SB151108 WITTON-14
Errors ‘spreading’ admits Finley WITTON Albion’s disastrous run in the UniBond Premier continued on Saturday against a side suffering a similar existence at the wrong end of the table. Gary Finley is yet to secure his first league points since returning as manager at Wincham Park and the 3-2 defeat to Worksop Town will have been a bitter pill to swallow. With falling crowds and confidence on and off the pitch at its lowest for many seasons, Saturday was, on paper, the perfect opportunity to kick-start their campaign but going
into half-time 2-0 down gave the men in red and white too much of a mountain to climb. Finley said: “We started sluggish and conceded two soft goals, calamitous goals in fact. We got ourselves back in the game but another horrendous mistake has cost us. “And it is spreading. Basic errors and individual mistakes are creeping in and it’s not the same players. Two or three players will make a mistake that perhaps played well the week before. “But I have told them that we can’t feel sorry for ourselves. We just cannot
afford it. It’s no use saying ‘well, we are bottom of the league’, we have to be positive. “I am a positive person and that’s what I am trying to instil in the players.” A penalty from Mark Smyth and a rare goal from stalwart Brian Pritchard gave the majority of the 250-strong crowd hope that Witton would finally earn their first victory since September. But a Mick Galloway strike six minutes from time broke Albion hearts. Witton had injury doubts over James Olsen and Gary Scott for last night’s Mid Cheshire
Senior Cup tie with Lostock Gralam while keeper Greg Smith and Rod Thornley were unavailable. Philip Bruce, from Eccleshall FC, was brought in as temporary cover for Smith. On Saturday, Albion travel to rejuvenated and play-off chasing Bradford Park Avenue (3pm). Loan signing and fans favourite Mike Moseley is unlikely to feature against his current employers and while Finley will seek an instant response from his players to Saturday’s defeat, the Horsfall Stadium represents one of the league’s toughest destinations.
Sport in detail FOOTBALL
MID CHESHIRE SUNDAY LEAGUE
Premier Division: Plough 3 St Joseph 5, Rudheath 8 FC Lion 0, Coachman 3 Pockets 6. Division One: Bowling Green 0 Goostrey 2, Gate 5 Oaklands 2, Forest Road 2 WCC 4, Holmes Chapel 7 Salty 0. Division Two: Garage 3 Lion Moulton 3, Owl Ath 1 Bulls Head 0, Barn Owl 3 Blue Barrell 1, Three Greyhounds 0 Broadhurst 3, Weaverham Chapels 8 Fern Villa 3.
MCDFA CUP
Gladstone 2 Cuddington 3.
MOSS FARM SEVEN-A-SIDE LEAGUE
Premier Division: Johnnos Hair Shop 1 Smee Timber 0, RW Joinery 1 Thinkprint 2, KB Windows 0 Hartford Golf 2, Barnton Travel 2 Powerplace 1. Division One: County Commercial 0 Midpoint 18 1, RL Supporters 3 Weaverham Sea Scouts 2, Thomas Hardie 1 Sproston’s Snacks 3, Wozu-Woodside 0 Vale Royal 1. Division Two: Lawrences 0 Gemini Automatic Doors 4, OYB 0 Swift 4, Spinner & Bergamot 0 Deepstore 1, Cheshire Tandoori 8 Kingfisher 2.
Division Three: AD FC 1 Linpac Allibert 0, Hormbreys Butchers 1 RJ Signs 2, Able Systems 3 Cheshire Ink 0, EBG 1 Weaver Vale Utd 1, FOW FC 5 Vale Royal Celtic 1, TB FC 3 Dales Diggers 0. Division Four: On Site Services 1 The Old Bill 1, IMS 1 AH Electrical 2. Division Five: NFG 4 AFC Amanico 1, TSS 0 John Mills Builders 2.
MOSS HASELHURST TROPHY
Weaverham Sea Scouts 4 RL Supporters 2, CSB Construction 1 Franks Paving 0, Thomas Hardie 0 Barnton Travel 3, Pakmo Construction 1 County Commercial 7.
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MID CHESHIRE LEAGUE
Division One: Bostock A 1 Victoria A 6, Utd Servs A 2 M/Legion D 5, Hartford B 5 Owley Wood A 2, Owley Wood C 5 Hartford C 2, Pockets C 6 Winsford A 1, Castle Private A 4 Utd Servs D 3. Division Two: Hartford A 5 Pockets A 2, Moulton A 2 Pockets D 5, Moulton A 2 Pockets D 5, Owley Wood B 4 Bostock D 3, Victoria D 2 Winnington A 5, Winsford B 2 Castle Private B 5. Division Three: Bostock B 2, Wharton A 5, Mead-
ow B 2 Winnington D 6, Pot Bank B 2 Utd Servs C 5, Victoria C 3 Castle Private C 4, Wharton B 5 Meadow A 2, Wharton C 3 M/Legion C 4.
DOMINOES
NORTHWICH & DISTRICT CLUBS AND PUBS LEAGUE Castle Priv A 8 Hartford B 4, Barnton CC B 3 Gladstone C 9, Winn Rec A 6 Wings A 6, Comberbach BC 7 Barn Owl 5, Hartford A 6 Rudheath A 6, Lostock A 6 Barnton CC A 6, Wings B 8 Castle Priv B 4.
WINSFORD 5x3 LEAGUE
Winsford Cons 2 Dragon White 3, Feathers 0 WUFC 5, Dragon Bank 5 Rifleman 0, Meadow Bank 2 Salty 3.
DARTS
NORTHWICH AND DISTRICT LEAGUE Rudheath B 5 Blue Barrell 3, Castle Private 2 Weaverham CC A 6, Pillar of Salt 5 Lostock 3, Wings 4 Volunteer 4, RAOB 2 Rudheath A 6, Roebuck 5 Freemasons 3, Bowling Green 5 Lion and Railway 3, Weaverham CC B 1 Thatched Tavern 7.
Joe’s boys proving their point Football round-up WINSFORD United bounced back from last Tuesday’s shock cup exit to claim a creditable draw at Ashton Athletic on Saturday. Goals from Phil Mason and Ross Kennedy earned the point that sees the ninth-placed Blues just three victories off the play-off spots in the Vodkat Premier. Leading 2-1, the Blues conceded on 65 minutes but boss Joe Gibiliru was happy with the result and the performance. He was, however, disappointed with the referee’s decision to send off keeper Jamie Mottershead. He said: “The referee was bad for both sides. He has sent off our keeper, changed his mind about the decision, but still sent him off, that’s how bad he was. “But it was a lot better, the team spirit and passion was back. You would not have thought we were the same team from the one that played midweek. “The next few games will show us exactly where we are and hopefully we’ll put in a run of results before Christmas so we can get back in the mix. I don’t see why we can’t.” Last Tuesday, the Blues crashed out of the league’s Challenge Cup after throwing away a 2-1 lead against Irlam at the Barton Stadium. In front of just 52 supporters, goals from Darren Connell and Mischa Showers were not enough as United capitulated and went down 4-2. On Saturday, Winsford host Colne in the league (3pm). ■ Barnton almost took a surprise point from their Cheshire League Division One clash at Trafford Reserves on Saturday. The Townfield Lane outfit lost 2-1 to their fifth placed hosts in a game marred by Mark Came breaking his leg in the first 15 minutes. Trailing 2-0, Paul Allen gave Barnton hope from the penalty spot and they hit the bar late on. Manager Mick Duckett said: “It was a lot better this week. There’s been a large turnaround of players in the squad and we are a lot more confident going into Saturday’s game.” On Saturday, Barnton host Rylands/Crosfields (2.15pm). ■ Lostock Gralam missed their chance to take maximum points on Saturday after another afternoon of profligacy in front of goal. The Grey Lambs missed early opportunities at Congleton Town Reserves and were made to pay when Aston scored for the hosts from the edge of the area. After the break Lostock continued to create chances and this time Butters skipped through to score. The visitors then went ahead after Birdsey calmly fired home a penalty after the referee spotted a handball in the area. But nerves set in and Congleton capitalised when Bardsley scored a 25-yard screamer with five minutes to go to level the scores at 2-2. Lostock travel to Whitchurch Alport on Saturday (2.15pm).
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Girls win call after cross-country success Athletics WEAVERHAM High School’s reputation for producing some of the best athletes in the county was reinforced after two pupils were selected for Cheshire. Hannah Bishop, 13, and Kate Moulds, 14, earned their call-ups after the school’s inter girls cross country team impressed at the North West Schools Cup event. Weaverham just missed out on qualifying for the national finals, finishing in fourth, at Princethorpe College near Coventry, but the duo’s performance was enough to earn county selection. Hannah and Kate will now compete for Cheshire against seven other counties on Saturday. Also earning representative honours from Weaverham, after their showing in the schools cup, were Alison Street, 14, and Lauren Roberts, 13. The duo were selected alongside Hannah and Kate in the Mid Cheshire squad to compete at the Cheshire Champion- CLASS ACT: Weaverham High School’s Alison Street, Chloe Witney, Lauren Roberts, Kate Moulds and Hannah Bishop impressed in the Regional Schools Cup competition. IC121108run-001 ships in January.
Depleted Park battle in vain Wirral 25 Winnington Park 0
DEPLETED Winnington fought valiantly on Saturday but their efforts went unrewarded for the eighth consecutive time. The scoreline flattered the hosts as a Winnington squad ravaged by injury and absences remarkably held the third-placed hosts at 0-0 for 50 minutes. In a match played in terrible conditions on Wirral’s second-team pitch, Park dominated the early forward exchanges but could not take advantage. Captain Will Burgess and Ali Knowles stood out but flowing rugby was limited due to the wind and rain. Ben Elliott missed a penalty ensuring the sides went into the break level. Using the slope to their advantage, Wirral broke the deadlock with two penalties and forged further ahead when they scored direct from a scrum. The try was harsh on Park as the scrum had clearly rotated 90 degrees before the hosts’ back row broke down the blindside. Tensions began to flare and, following two sin-binnings, Cross and Lamb soon left the pitch through injury. Frustrated player-coach Mark Warr added some desire to proceedings from the substitutes’ bench but hopes of staging a fightback were dashed when the hosts scored two late tries. On Saturday Park take a break from the pressures of league rugby when they host Ormskirk in the third round of the EDF Senior Vase. That is followed by two vital league games at home to Dukinfield and away to Wigan. If Park are to stand any chance of lifting themselves clear of the danger zone then something must be taken from these two fixtures. Other scores: Glossop 2nds 25 Winnington Park 2nds 5 (try: Phoenix), Sale 3rds 41 WP 3rds 17 (tries: Thurlwell 2, Almond; cons: Thurlwell), WP Colts 34 Sandbach Colts 10, Lymm U14s 48 WP U14s 0.
Blacks on the climb Rugby union
Northwich 23 Lymm 13
NORTHWICH moved up to fourth place in North West Two after a deserved home win over Lymm at Moss Farm. The Blacks were pushed all the way by their counterparts from Crouchley Lane in a game that was marred by an injury to flanker Jamie Miritana that forced him to leave the field on a stretcher. The visitors drew first blood on 20 minutes when winger Warren Ayres scored and converted a well-taken try. This jolted the hosts into action and three minutes later Sam Naylor, selected in his preferred wing forward position, set up a break for Chris James who fed back to Naylor for a try under the posts. Matt Bebbington converted to level the scores. The Blacks then took charge of proceedings when flying winger Joel Barber outpaced the Lymm defence to score in the left-hand
TRY TIME: Sam Naylor opened the scoring for Northwich on Saturday. IC181008rugby-005
corner with Bebbington again adding the extras. Bebbington and Ayres then swapped penalties to make the half-time score 17-10 with the hosts looking comfortable.
An Ayres penalty brought Lymm within four shortly after the break and, following Miritana’s serious injury, Northwich were unsettled. But the introduction of Nigel Farrow and Stacey Hosking off the bench steadied the Blacks ship and two penalties from Bebbington’s boot put the game beyond a brave Lymm outfit. On Saturday, Northwich hope to take a step nearer Twickenham when they visit Wakefield-based Sandal in the EDF Intermediate Cup second round (2.15pm ko). Sandal lie in fourth position in what is the eastern equivalent of Northwich’s league and will provide Kevin Greaves’ men with a stern test. Supporters wishing to travel can contact Paul Taylor on 01606 783668. Other scores: Northwich 2nds 10 Macclesfield 3rds 6 (try: Oultram; con: Thompson; pen: Thompson), Stockport Colts 20 Northwich Colts 17 (tries: Holt, Underhill, Turrell; cons: Devaney), Northwich U15s 0 Anselmians U15s 12.
ON THE BALL: Winnington Park Colts on the attack during their 34-10 win over Sandbach Colts at Burrows Hill.
Late blow denies Winnington a deserved point Didsbury Northern 2 Winnington Park 1
A LATE goal broke Winnington hearts in south Manchester on Saturday meaning another good performance went unrewarded. The visitors started sluggishly and soon found themselves behind when a quick free hit was deflected high into the Winnington goal. Man-of-the-match keeper John-Paul Dodd made a number of important interventions to keep Park in it before the visitors started to assert themselves.
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Peter Evans led the line up front and was the star outfield performer but despite his efforts, a goal proved elusive. Steve Campagnaro and Andy Birdsey threatened down the flanks and it was the former who levelled the scores with a neat finish at the far post. It looked like Winnington would claim a valuable point but with minutes to spare Didsbury claimed the win with a flicked finish from the
edge of the circle. Park now lie in eighth position in Division Two West of the Northern League having won two of their opening eight games of the campaign. Back at Sir John Deane’s, Park 2nds put in a five-star display to soundly beat Bramhall 2nds. James Charlton and Steve Pinson each netted a brace while Julian Buckle’s deflected shot completed the 5-1 verdict. Other scores: Bramhall 3rds 3 Winnington Park 3rds 0, WP 4ths 5 Lymm 3rds 3 (Livingstone 3, Sanderson, Sambell).
On Saturday, Park host Northop Hall at SJDs (2pm), the 2nds visit Wrexham 2nds, the 3rds host Bowdon 6ths (3.30pm) and the 4ths head to Llandudno 2nds. Winnington Park Ladies 5 Wrexham Ladies 0: A spirited Park performance saw the hosts destroy their cross-border rivals on Saturday. A hat-trick from Karen Morgan and a brace from Ellie Capstick completed the victory. Other score: Winnington Park Ladies 2nds 1 (Brocklehurst) Buckley Ladies 2nds 1.
ROUNDUp Pride of the pool
ANGLING: Trevor Jones claimed the first honours on offer in a Barnton and Frodsham AC double header last week on Heesom’s Pool. Jones claimed the top payout last Wednesday thanks to a net of 3-2-0 including a perch of around the onepound mark. Second was Terry Middleton with 1-2-0 of skimmers and roach with Peter Moore in third with 1-4-0. Round four of the six-match series for the Brown Cup was held on the same venue on Sunday morning and John Cheetham claimed maximum points. His 3-12-14 was too good for Dave Blears’ 3-3-4 of skimmers and roach and Peter Moore’s 2-13-11 of skimmers and rudd. Also in the money was Arthur Kenney with 2-13-6. Kenney is the current points leader in this series with 88. In second place is Chris Parry with 75 and Calvin Tagg is third with 64.
A prize pairing
GOLF: Ian Bethel and Mark Stanton claimed victory at the Odds and Evens competition at Knight’s Grange GC. Their overall score of 60 was enough to beat Malcolm Perrin and Clayton Danskin, in second, and Mike Jones and Alan Perrin in third. Sandiway GC’s Gareth Jones claimed joint third place at the Hydro Lakes Classic Pro-Am, held at Windermere. His four-under-par round of 63 was just three shots behind the eventual winner and he shared third with four others.
Nicky’s peak form
ATHLETICS: Vale Royal star Nicky Archer helped her University of New Mexico Lobos cross-country team earn Mountain Region honours on Sunday. Former Weaverham High pupil Archer, 22, HOT FORM: Nicky finished 17th Archer. in a time of 21mins six seconds on the Collindale Golf Course for the women’s team that claimed second overall. The result was good enough to earn the Lobos their first appearance at the National College Athletics Association championships since 1985.
Club’s lovely movers
CHESS: Northwich B team had all the right moves to seal a convincing win over visitors Winwick A. Not one defeat was recorded as Martyn Winn, Fred Dawes and Steve Beynon won with Paul Woodfinden, John Beynon and Malcolm Spencer halving their matches to complete the 4½-1½ verdict.
Cuddington’s call
FOOTBALL: A junior football team are on the lookout for boys and girls to bolster their ranks. Cuddington U7s, who field two sides on Saturday mornings, need new faces so anyone interested is asked to get in touch. Training takes place at Rudheath Leisure Centre, and home games are played at Cuddington Primary. Anyone who wants to join up needs to be aged six from September 1 this year. For more information call 01606 889227.
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Sport GROUNDS FOR HOPE
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By Ben Coulbeck
NORTHWICH Vics’ Marston’s Arena home is to be sold within a matter of weeks.
Club owner Jim Rushe has confirmed that he is in talks with various businessmen about mounting a bid to buy the ground, currently owned by a global finance firm. The stadium was seized by Deloitte & Touche after former ground owner Mike Connett’s company Beaconet went into receivership. If a future consortium is successful in bidding for the Marston’s Arena then the town’s biggest football club will have taken a huge step forward in tackling its financial problems. Jim Rushe said: “The bank want to sell the ground as soon as possible to the highest bidder and that is what we are trying to be. “I am talking to a number of people interested and negotiations are continuing. Hopefully we will soon be in a position to make a bid for the ground and then we can take the club forward. “Obviously it is difficult times given the economic climate but we are doing our best. “It will happen in a matter of weeks rather than months.” Northwich Vics Supporters Trust are
Rushe says consortium could buy stadium ‘in a matter of weeks’
keeping their fingers crossed that the new owners of the ground, whoever they turn out to be, will be sympathetic to the football club’s needs. Chairman Peter Grimes said: “Apart from the financial benefits, having the ground back will allow the supporters to have a home they can call their own. We will also be able to use the ground as our base for organising off-the-field initiatives to help take the club forward. “Under the previous ownership, we have been forced to hire out the town’s Floatel for meetings.” On the pitch, Vics travel to the Raymond McEnhill Stadium on Saturday to face a Salisbury City side that have been forced to transfer-list five of their best players due to financial problems.
Northwich manager Steve King is still waiting for his first win since joining the club two weeks ago but he sees the Blue Square Premier clash as the perfect chance. He said: “I don’t fear anyone going into any game. We should have beaten Burton and we got a point at Stevenage and that says a lot. “Salisbury have a few problems at the moment and they have got to get rid of five of their best players but they may well be resolute and dig in. They are a wounded animal so it will be a tough game.” King is hoping to make some more additions to the squad and has stated he would like to bring Salisbury striker and England C international Matt Tubbs to Northwich. King has already managed to lure Will Antwi on a month’s loan from Wycombe Wanderers and Scunthorpe’s Peter Winn has agreed to extend his loan with Vics until the new year. King added: “What we are trying to do won’t happen overnight. What I am all about is playing total football and that takes time. “I have inherited this squad of players so it will take time for us to build, but in the end we will be where I want us to be and hopefully playing pure football.” ■ For a match report of Vics’ trip to Salisbury City, log on to our website www.northwichchronicle.co.uk
Together again on the Weaver Rowing
NORTHWICH’S Olympic hero Matthew Langridge is enjoying home comforts and a familiar figure is back by his side. Paul Rafferty was Langridge’s coach and mentor during his junior years and has kept in touch with the silver medallist while he was living and training at Henley. Now Langridge has returned to Northwich, Rafferty is back to oversee the 25-year-old’s training programme ahead of the final Great Britain team trials in April. And despite Langridge being an Olympic medal-
COACH AND MENTOR: Paul Rafferty
BACK HOME: Matthew Langridge
list, the former Hartford High School pupil says that will count for nothing. “It doesn’t matter that I medalled in Beijing,” he said. “You still have to prove that you are in form and the trials in April is when all the boats are decided. “Paul had kept in touch
with me and has helped me out now and again at Henley. Now I am back we’re putting together a training programme and we will be increasing the number of sessions I do each day on the water.” Langridge has swapped the hustle and bustle of affluent Henley-on-Thames for the
quiet banks of the River Weaver in his home town. “That’s why I have come back really,” he said. “It’s great to get away and just concentrate on what you’re doing. Sometimes you have to find your own motivation to train as there is often only me and Paul out here but the water up north is certainly better than down south. “I’ve heard that it’s flooded down at Henley whereas up here there is hardly a ripple on the water. I am really enjoying being back.” Langridge will compete for the first time since the Olympics at a trials event next month in Boston, Lincolnshire.
BATTLE WEARY: Witton Albion striker Lee Thompson fights for possession during Saturday’s 3-2 defeat to Worksop Town. Inset: Determined, Witton boss Gary Finley. See match report on page 38. SB151108WITTON-05
Mike back to join fray
DESPITE Witton Albion’s precarious position at the bottom of the UniBond Premier League, manager Gary Finley believes he can turn the Wincham Park side’s season around if he is given the time and the players. Already the newly-returned boss has brought in Mark Smyth, James Olsen and Steve Pinson but perhaps his best move so far has been to bring back striker Mike Moseley on loan from Bradford Park Avenue. If Moseley, who scored 147 goals for Witton during his first spell with the club, rediscovers his form and fitness then he could be the man to lead Albion out of the mire. Finley said: “Mike enjoyed Saturday although he is a bit rusty. But we’ll get him firing after a few games. The good thing about Mike is that he gets about the park which enables us to defend from the front.” But rather than pin all hopes onto the shoulders of one man, Finley is eager to lift his under-performing squad and halt their run of 11 consecutive league defeats as soon as possible. He said: “It doesn’t matter whether we are playing Worksop Town at home
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or Bradford Park Avenue away, it’s massively important for us to pick up points and it’s vital that we start winning.” Finley was looking at bringing in at least two more players this week ahead of Saturday’s trip to Park Avenue (3pm ko), whose new assistant manager is former Northwich Vics caretaker boss Mike Marsh, as he continues to reshape the squad he inherited from Nigel Deeley last month. Despite a change of manager and backroom staff, Witton have not enjoyed the upturn in results which often accompanies a shift in football management personnel. And while Finley is determined to make his return to Wincham Park a success, he is under no illusions about the size of the task he has in steering Witton to safety. “It’s been a real eye opener. It’s a massive job and I’ll definitely be looking to add more players to the squad,” he said. ■ For a match report on Witton’s trip to Bradford, log on to www.northwichchronicle.co.uk on Monday.
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