A41 Magazine - May 2017

The A41 MAGAZINE

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Hello Lovely Readers Let me wish you a big welcome to our latest magazine. The year is flying by isn’t it? The weather has shown us some kindness and we’ve enjoyed a few nice days. But then it’s also been a bit nippy too! Only in this country can you experience four seasons in one day.

I’ve been thinking (dangerous in the wrong hands or is that head?) about positive and negative people. I believe when you wake up every day, you have two choices. You can either be positive or negative; an optimist or a pessimist. I (generally) choose to be an optimist and I always like to see the best in people. It’s all a matter of perspective, said American businessman Harvey Mackay.

Now you can sit back and think “‘pah’, I can’t help what happens to me during the day. I live with a really grumpy person who just constantly moans”; or “my job is killing me – I’m just so unappreciated” etc. And that’s understandable – things like that can bring you down.

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But what if, every time you wake up in the morning, you make an active choice about how happy you are going to be for the whole day? It might sound nuts but if you jump out of the bed in the morning, envisage a number above the top of your head between one and ten and mentally hold it there, you’ll find it’s much harder for your day to be unpleasant.

You usually find negative people are unhappy & positive people are happy, so why choose a low number? Go on give it a try.

Anyway back to the magazine, as ever we’re chockablocka, with lots of interesting articles, handy what’s on guide and packed full of local suppliers of products and services right on your doorstep. Keep us updated with any local events coming up, we’d love to include them.

Til next time, keep smiling….

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A huge thanks to all of our distribution team who work hard in all weather to make sure the magazine reaches you each month. We are currently looking for a distributor to help us out with some rural distribution (so having a car is vital).

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What’s On

Rural Chester Flower Club Tues 9th – 7.30pm

Teddy Bear Picnic!

Wed 3rd 10.00am to 12.00pm Visit Waverton Pre School for their open day and meet the wonderful staff. Picnic– Story time – Garden Games.

Don’t forget your teddy bear! Picnic boxes just £2.00 a ticket. Bookable in advance by calling 01244 332579.

Rural Touring Arts Thurs 4th – 8.00pm Luke Wright – ‘What I Learned from Johny Bevan’. A hurricane of a performance by this multi award winner.

16+ years. Tickets, Adult £7.50 & Under 18s £5.00 from Tattenhall Post Office and Jill at The Studio. Telephone 01829 771374 or book online www.ticketsource.co.uk.

Held at the Barbour Institute.

National Trust – Chester Centre Thurs 4th & Thurs 25th – 10.00am There will be two car outings to visit the Airbus factory at Broughton. New Members are always welcome for details of Membership please contact Vanessa Stevens on 0151 336 2156 or Carole Walker on 01928 72 3389

Rural Chester Flower Club Tues 9th – 7.30pm “The Beauty of Lines” – A Flower Arranging Demonstration by Susan Bradley.

Held at the Burley Memorial Hall, Common Lane, Waverton CH3 7QN. Visitors and New Members welcome. Enquiries 01244 300185.

Tattenhall Croquet Club Wed 10th – 12.00pm to 4.00pm There will be a ‘Taster’ session held on Wednesday at the club for which there will be a small charge of £3.00.

If participants then wish to join the Club, this will be refunded. Refreshments provided.

Huxley Film Night Fri 12th – 7.30pm “La La Land” at Huxley Village Hall. Entrance is £5.

Wine, beer, tea, coffee and ice cream on sale. For more information 01829 781294 or 781573.

Film Club Fri 5th – 2.00pm (doors open at 1.40pm) Held at the United Reformed Church, Hoole. £2.50 towards refreshments.

Tattenhall Village Market Sat 13th – 11.00am to 12.30pm An array of delicacies and crafts, also being held is the Annual Plant Sale from Tattenhall Garden Society.

Both held in the Barbour Institute, Tattenhall.

Ramblers Club Sat 6th – 9.30 am Held at the United Reformed Church, Hoole. Vacancies for a few more members, please contact Henry Parry on henryparry@talktalk.net.

Luncheon Club Mon 15th – 12.30pm A hot meal served, all welcome, but please book a place by calling: Liz (409414), Janet (325529), or Christine (335562). Held at Christleton Parish Hall.

RSPB Chester Group Sat 6th Full day field trip to the Sandstone Ridge, a pleasant walk along the Sandstone Ridge, on the lookout for redstarts and raptors. Call trip Leaders: Nick Carey & Helen Wilson c/o 07515 143112 for more information.

Chester Flower Club Wed 17th – 1.30pm A Moment in Time’ – Demonstration by Lorena Dyer from Coventry, Preceded by the Club Spring Lunch (Ticket only). Meetings are held in Christleton Parish Hall. Visitors £5.00, everyone is welcome. Arrive about 1pm for light refreshments, the sales table, and to buy raffle tickets. For further information contact Club Secretary: 01745 856126, www.chesterflowerclub.co.uk, or Facebook: Chester Flower Club NAFAS Affiliated.

Christleton Gardening Club Monday 8th – 7.30pm ‘Plant Swap’ – held in the Methodist Church Schoolroom.

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May Guilden Sutton Players Wed 17th – Sat 20th – 7.45pm “One Man Two Guvnors”, a hilarious comedy by Richard Bean. Held at Guilden Sutton Village Hall.

Tickets £10 (concessions £8) available from www. guildensuttonplayers.org, or Tel, 0333 666 3366.

RSPB Chester Group Wed 24th Evening field trip to Chester Meadows, an evening exploration of Chester Meadows, a local jewel. Trip Leader: Andy Ingham c/o, call Roger 01829 782237 for more information.

National Trust – Chester Centre Wed 17th – 8.20am There will be a coach outing leaving Chester Station at 8.20am to the Electric Mountain, Llanberis & The National Slate Museum. New Members are always welcome for details of Membership please contact Vanessa Stevens on 0151 336 2156 or Carole Walker on 01928 72 3389.

Chester Family History Group Thurs 25th – 7.30pm Meeting features a talk entitled “The History of Nursing “with speaker Anne Naylor. Members and non– members very welcome, there will be a small charge at the door. Held at the Church Hall at All Saints Church, 2 Vicarage Road, Hoole, CH2 3HZ.

West Cheshire Rural U3A Thursday 18th – 2.00pm Bill Sergeant will talk about “Liverpool Heroes”. Held at the Barbour Institute in Tattenhall. For further information on membership and forthcoming events please contact either Hilary Scarratt 01829 770516 Hilary@Scarratt.com or visit the website u3asites.org.uk.

Sandstone Ridge Festival 18th – 21st A new arts festival in Cheshire, celebrating art, theatre, literature and poetry is coming to the Barbour Institute, Tattenhall. There will be an art exhibition, a talk on the Sandstone Ridge andplay Whatalife!

For all info, including where to buy you tickets visit www.sandstoneridgefestival.co.uk.

Exhibition of Contemporary Art & Sculpture 19th – 29th – 10.00am to 6.00pm Supporting The Tarporley War Memorial Hospital and Hope For Justice. Held at Sicily Oak Farm, Croxton Green Lane, Cholmondeley, Malpas, SY14 8HG. Simply Cheshire Sat 20th & Sun 21st An event which celebrates and showcases talented creative businesses and producers exclusively from Cheshire. Held at Arley Hall.

Morning Communion Service Sun 21st – 10.30am Held at the United Reformed Church, Hoole by Rev Peter Sharp.

Film Night at the Barbour Institute, Tattenhall Weds 24th – 8.00pm (doors open at 7.30pm) ‘Eye in the Sky’ 2015 cert 15, Drama/Thriller. Pay on the door, £5. Bar available.

Ron Sexsmith & Band Fri 26th Held at the Live Rooms, Chester. Call the Box Office on; 0871 220 0260 for tickets.

Waverton Community Cinema Sat 27th – 7.30pm Showing Lion (PG). Held at Waverton Village Hall at, doors opening at 7:00 pm. Tickets £5 and £4 Indian refreshments will be served in honour of the UK – India Year of Culture.

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Tattenhall Music Society 8th June – 6.30pm The Tattenhall Music Society celebrates the life of their founder, Ken Griffin. If anyone would like any more information don’t hesitate to call 01829 770932 or email, mcgrath.prickleygreen@btopenworld.com.

Christleton Village Show 15th July – 2.00pm Held in the Parish Hall, and open to all ages and abilities.

Schedules and entry forms available from Drakes Hairdressers, Christleton Village Stores, Ring O’ Bells, or download from www.christleton.org.uk.

Tarvin Village Summer Fete 10th June The parade of the Fete King and Queen starts from Lower High Street at 11:30am proceeding up the High Street and along Hockenhull Lane to make its way finally to the community centre. The fete will take place on the King George’s Playing Fields and will start from midday.The Fete will have many attractions for both kids and adults including Stalls, Music, Competitions, Dog show, Tug of War, Rodeo Bull Ride, Fairground, Go Karts, Hog Roast, Bar and much more.

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Recipe

Asparagus Bruschetta

Makes 6 Ready in: 20 minutes Enjoy the wonderful flavour of fresh British asparagus with these deliciously simple topped toasts. To make them more substantial add some flaked smoked mackerel or ruffles of Parma ham.

12 fresh asparagus spears, trimmed 6 thin slices crusty bread (such as sour dough) 6 tbsp good quality olive oil 1 large garlic clove, halved 225g (8oz) goats’ cheese Handful of rocket leaves er Salt and freshly ground black pepp

1. Half fill a large frying pan with water and bring to the boil. Add the asparagus spears and simmer for 3-4 minutes until just tender. Drain well and refresh under cold running water.

2. Brush the slices of bread on both sides with some of the olive oil. Place the slices on a hot cast-iron griddle pan and cook for 1-2 minutes on each side until just crisp and lightly charred in places. If you don’t have a griddle pan then simply grill the toasts.

3. Rub the cut garlic cloves all over the hot toasts (this imparts a mild garlic flavour to the toasts).

Spread the goats’ cheese over the toasts.

4. Arrange the asparagus spears on top of the cheese and add a few rocket leaves to each.

Drizzle over the rest of the olive oil. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper and serve immediately.

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Motoring

BMW M760Li xDrive Those of you hoping this was BMW’s M7 need to look away now. Although this may be the fastest BMW ever made, if you’re after a fire-breathing, full-blooded M car, the M760Li will leave you a little disappointed.

BMW says that’s because this is a car for buyers with something of a split personality. One moment they may be keen on a country road assault so they can enjoy the glorious V12, the next they might want to kick back and relax in the massaging seats and just cruise along.

Looks and image The 7 Series has long been a luxury choice for the type of buyer who still enjoys driving, though – and the M760Li is the epitome of that. With several driving modes to choose from, sporty drivers are well catered for when its sport setting is active. With the comfort setting it’s mellower, more relaxed, it eases over bumps and floats along beautifully.

The looks of the M760Li won’t be for everyone but inside is a wonderful place to spend time. For those who are chauffeured the back seats are arguably more comfortable than up front. There are multimedia screens to enjoy, cushioned headrests and massaging, reclining seat backs.

Space and practicality The 7 Series does feel a little smaller in the rear than rivals from Mercedes and Audi, though. Up front the driving position is a little cosseting too, but it’s easy to get comfortable.

What’s under the bonnet?

BMW made a lot of noise about it being 30 years since they installed a V12 engine in their 7 Series at the launch. Since then, the 12-cylinder lump has doubled in power: the 2017 6.6-litre unit boasts a whopping 601bhp, a staggering 800Nm of torque and is capable of propelling it to 60mph in just 3.6 seconds. That gives

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it the impressive title of the fastest accelerating BMW ever made, but you’ll pay at the pumps; the M760Li will return 22.1mpg and emits 294g/km.

Behind the wheel The BMW is a true Jekyll and Hyde car with distinct personalities behind the wheel. On the track it was incredibly swift and that V12 makes a pleasingly sound and, while there may be some body roll, it’s not too intrusive. It’s all helped by four-wheel drive that has a rear wheel drive bias when needed. The steering is a little light in the comfort setting, though, but flick it into sport and it’s far better.

Value for money For £132,310, you do get some goodies thrown in.

Lightweight 20-inch alloys, a Bowers & Wilkins sound system and Car Play are included, as is an Advanced Parking System, adaptive LED headlights, a head-up display, and massaging seats. There’s even rear-seat entertainment and a panoramic glass sunroof provided too. There’s also an extensive options list, including night vision and BMW laser headlights.

Verdict The fact BMW perseveres with a V12 is a revelation.

With downsizing the current buzzword, it seems hard to believe that a manufacturer would launch a 6.6-litre petrol drinking lump. Although the market for it will be small, we’re still very glad it has. OK, so this might not be the M7 that many performance BMW fans crave, but it’s as close to it as we’re going to get. It’s great fun to drive, sumptuously luxurious and wonderfully relaxing when you want it to be - and all in, a very competent and exciting 7 Series indeed.

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Do you grow, or sew? Can you make, or bake? Whether you cook, or just want to look, the Show needs your support! Classes for flowers, art, crafts, produce, photography, and more. You could win a trophy!

Enjoy delicious home-made refreshments, and enter the raffle for some great prizes, such as tickets to Chester’s Open Air Theatre!

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Letting Your Heir Down?

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Britons are ignoring estate planning tools that could help them to pass on more of their estate to the next generation.

Over recent years, property inflation and rising asset values have combined to push a higher proportion of estates over the nil-rate band for Inheritance Tax (IHT)(1). The new residence nil-rate band, introduced in April, will help to a degree, but with the IHT threshold frozen at £325,000 per individual until at least 2021, and government receipts growing by a fifth in the last year (1), there’s evidence to suggest that IHT is not a tax just for the rich – or even moderately wealthy.

Despite the fact that more estates are paying ‘death duties’, relatively few people understand the rules around IHT and even those who do often forget or ignore ways to prevent their families paying over the odds. For example, the exemption which allows anyone to give away £3,000 worth of gifts each tax year (6 April to 5 April) without them being added to the value of their estate, is being overlooked by the vast majority of people with sufficient assets to trigger an IHT liability when they pass away.(2) According to a recent survey by Canada Life, only a fifth of respondents aged 45 or over with assets worth more than £325,000 said they had gifted money, and almost a third said they had no intention of doing so, which could result in their families paying more IHT than they need to.(2) Another way to minimise the impact of IHT is to take out a ‘whole of life’ insurance policy. This pays a lump sum on death, and when the policy is written in trust, the pay-out can help offset or eliminate an IHT bill. Yet almost half of those with a potential IHT liability said they would never take out life insurance and nearly three quarters said they didn’t see a need to use it, indicating an acute lack of understanding.(2) *Trusts are not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

(1) HMRC, 29 July 2016 (2) Canada Life, September 2016; survey of 1,001 UK consumers aged 45 or over with total assets exceeding the individual Inheritance Tax threshold (nil-rate band) of £325,000.

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Ramblings from a Waverton Dog Walker

Unwanted Gifts and Little Black Bags Jane doesn’t have a dog, she doesn’t own a pet …and yet One morning lying on her path was something squidgy, brown and smelly Reminiscent she said of a case of Delhi Belly She gets on well with neighbours they are generous and kind But she really wasn’t keen on what that dog had left behind So if you have the urge, to leave a gift for Jane Flowers would be welcome or biscuits … must be plain.

While talking of mysteries and strange things we have found Have you seen the black bags scattered all around On the ground, in the hedges, even in a tree The mentality of culprits is a worry, would you agree?

I wonder what else they do while pretending to conform To be so underhanded is surely not the norm Perhaps they are just stupid perhaps they’re just not smart Or maybe what are missing are values and a heart.

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This book has been published by Gill Jones, in memory of Nurse Annie Hughes, her great aunt. Annie died before Gill was born but she always loved her ‘Autograph Album’ and would like to share it with others.

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“We will remember them” Please note that this book is now available at a reduced price of £8.00.

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Astronomy

The Night Sky

May 2017

By Geoff Chamberlain

Jupiter dominates the night sky by being the brightest object apart from the Moon in the evening sky. It can be seen in the stars of Virgo near the bright star Spica in the east after sunset. The moon is very close to Jupiter on May 7th.

Mars, the red planet, is presently in the constellation of Taurus the Bull and sets only about one hour after the Sun in the western sky at the beginning of the month.

Venus is a morning star low down in the eastern sky just before dawn. The waning crescent Moon is close to Venus on May 22nd.

The major meteor shower this month is known as the Eta Aquarids. There can be about 30 meteors per hour. It is produced by dust particles left behind by

Drake’s Haircutters

comet Halley, and has been known and observed since ancient times. The shower runs annually from April 19 to May 28. It peaks this year on the night of May 6 and the morning of the May 7. The waxing moon will block out many of the fainter meteors this year, but if you are patient, you should be able to catch quite a few of the brighter ones. Best viewing will be from a dark location after midnight. Meteors will radiate from the constellation Aquarius (low to the north), but can appear anywhere in the sky.

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Bill Sergeant will talk about Liverpool Heroes Monument in Abercrombie Square Depicting Captain Noel Chavasse and two other soldiers.

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Barrow Bowling Club Apologies! It is slightly surreal to be sipping a glass of wine in the Canaries, to be advised that my April input to Gowy News was corrupted, and slightly too far to pop round with a new version. So what did you miss?

Not a lot, as it was talking about the season still to come, and a continued welcome for any new members.

From now on the games come thick and fast – Tuesday afternoons for the Norley League and Wednesday evenings for the Frodsham League, so do come and watch, practice and hopefully join the team.

However, the Norley League is now underway, and on a warm sunny day we welcomed Hartford to Barrow, some three years since we were in the same league. A successful start too, 149 points to 110, but only time will tell if we can improve on our past away form.

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Childhood Mischief?

Wasn’t it fun?!

Did you ever tie two front doorknockers together, knock loudly and urgently on both doors and then run like mad to a safe hiding place to watch the sport as both householders tried to open their door to see who was so urgently requiring attention?

This was much more fun than simply knocking on the door and running away.

Maybe you were not such wicked children as my friends and I must have been.

Our neighbourhood consisted of row upon row of terraced house, with a cobbled back street running the length of each street.

Some of the women would hang their laundry to dry on washing lines across the back street. It was our idea of a huge joke to swap a few around, so that an elderly spinster lady would find a pair of Long John pants and man’s vest hanging on her line and another laundry doer would find two pristine white sheets hanging where her husband’s greyish un-mentionables should be.

Each street had its own ‘status’. Ours was one of white stoned front steps and net curtains, starched within an inch of their lives, and changed every Friday, ready for washday on Mondays. The street that backed on to ours was very different. Every house seems to have far more children than space to keep them. White stoning of steps did not occur and there were few curtains

of any discernable colour covering windows, which my mother declared had ‘never seen a bucket of water’ My brother and I were not officially sanctioned to play with the children of that street. We had our work cut out to migrate quietly ‘over the border’ in order to fraternise with the enemy, before my mother or an aunt could rumble us and haul us back to decent society and boredom.

These boys and girls had such imaginative ideas of play.

Not for them a skipping rope and merry little songs. No, they would tie the rope around a lamppost to create a Tarzan-like swing, whooping and kicking with glee with perhaps another hanging precariously onto their legs, until that is the local police officer on his beat put an end to the fun. Only, however, until he had left the street on his way to thwart another game.

Constable Rosthorne, this fine, upstanding member of the constabulary, with his round red face and huge hands patrolled with alarming regularity and was not averse to delivering a sharp clip around the ear, if crossed.

He seldom exercised that authority, except on such an occasion when he discovered us smearing dripping over the door handle to the telephone box on the corner of the street. The prank was more likely to upset him, because he did not discover what we were up to until he tried to open the door in order to inspect inside. This, he fancied, probably the area of our misdemeanour since we were so riveted to the spot by our own, doubled up laughter, several greasy swipes at the heads of some of us duly found their mark before we fled.

It may gladden your hearts to know that Constable Rosthorne never grassed on us to our parents, ever!

We, on the other hand would never report his physical admonishments, for we knew we would suffer another from our parents for our sins.

This arrangement worked well for everyone.

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Marvellous Month of May There are many shrubs and trees that give spring colour and this month I recommend some colourful additions to the garden.

Starting with Crab Apple or Malus trees. These can be bought on dwarfing rootstocks and will be suitable for small gardens. The varieties Malus Royalty or Profusion have deep pink flowers and dark purple foliage as shown in the photo although the crab apples are tiny. Easy to grow in sun or part shade on loamy to heavy soils.

For those with lighter soils and sheltered positions then maybe think about a Ceanothus with rich blue or sometimes white and pink flowers. They can be small or tree sized so check how large it will grow.

They often have evergreen foliage but be warned, they have a limited lifespan so after 10 years yours may lose branches, die back and look scraggly.

Acid soils will favour Azaleas and Rhododendrons which generally flower in May. So many types to choose from with small Azaleas suitable for pots to huge tree like Rhododendrons.

Best in slightly shady spot and acidic, moisture retentive well drained soil. Love it in semi shade under mature trees.

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Perennials out in May include the very delicate Dicentra formosa with grey green feathery foliage and little dangling white, pink or red flowers.

Very good for woodland as the foliage lasts a long time.

Aquilegias or Grannies Bonnet flower in May and will self seed easily if you leave the flower heads to dry out.

Jobs to do in the garden in May include planting out your hardened off courgette, tomatoes, and bean seedlings. I also plant seeds of Early Purple Sprouting Broccoli in May for succulent stems of broccoli the next year. Prune back any shrubs that have finished flowering such as Ribes, Pieris and Forsythia.

If you would like to visit gardens for ideas, I suggest you look out for gardens open under the National Gardens Scheme where all proceeds go to charities including Marie Cure Cancer Care and Macmillan Cancer Support.

Tirley Garth, Willington near Tarporley is open on 7th, 14th and 21st May with over 3000 Rhododenrons and Azaleas in the garden. All Fours Farm Aston by Budworth near Nothwich is open on 1st and 28th May if you like traditional country gardens with flowering plants, vegetable garden and pond.

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Linney Cooper have been trading for over fifty years and have an unrivalled reputation for service and quality. Our experienced staff can help with every aspect of your new flooring purchase from choice of material to advice about the correct installation method.

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Home Interiors

The art of display

By Katherine Sorrell

If you want to create displays of your treasured possessions that show them off, our top ten tips will help.

1 Consider what you are displaying, whether it is sturdy or fragile, valuable or everyday. Do you wish to admire it from afar or do you prefer it close to hand and perhaps picked up? You may find you can manage with a display on a mantelpiece, shelf or table top, or you can invest in a specially designed cabinet, case or stand. If you opt for specialist display furniture, choose pieces that complement the style and proportions of your home.

2 Good lighting makes all the difference. Carefully positioned ceiling-mounted spotlights are ideal, but an adjustable lamp may provide a more informal, cheaper fix for a simple domestic display. Think about where the light comes from: directly above, behind (for a dramatic silhouette) or from the front, and how ‘warm’ or ‘cool’ the bulb should be in order to enhance colour and texture.

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3 Group objects together and they can be much more than the sum of their parts. A group display may consist of almost anything: a series of Delftware plates or tiles, a dozen framed silk headscarves, pebbles in graduating sizes, mirrored baubles, wooden shoe lasts, a row of modern chairs in sorbet shades…you can have great fun with almost anything you decide to gather together.

4 Displays of identical pairs of objects are probably the most simple, and often the most visually powerful, of all. There’s something extremely pleasing about this mirroring and doubling, but you must ensure your objects are placed evenly and symmetrically.

5 When choosing a group of different objects to display, look for ways in which they will work together, whether by colour, size, shape, texture or proportion. It is important to have something that creates coherence and some objects may simply not fit well into the group.

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6 Every time you display more than one object, you need to opt for symmetry or asymmetry. Symmetrical displays tend to appear more classical, considered and refined, and suit traditional rooms. Asymmetry, however, is ideal for making an impact in a contemporary space, and can seem more spontaneous and intuitive.

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7 A great way to make an impact with a display is by showing off a single, fabulous, huge object - but ensure there is plenty of space around it in which it can ‘breathe’.

8 Small objects can look lost in most rooms, so be particularly careful about how you display them. Try to ‘frame’ them within their surroundings – maybe in a cabinet or niche, on a side table, or on a plinth rather than a long, wide shelf.

9 If displaying large groups of paintings, prints or flat objects on a wall, start by laying your potential group on the floor.

Choose the piece that you wish to be most prominent, then surround it with pieces that work well alongside it.

10 Finally, stand right back - does your display need tweaking? Don’t be afraid to change things around, and try not to make the finished result overly formal or perfect. This is your home, not a gallery, and the important thing is that you love what’s around you.

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Tattenhall Croquet Club Welcomes new members Do you want to get outside more, feel fitter and meet new people? Then Croquet may be the answer. Croquet requires some skill, but it does not require lots of strength so is ideal for any age or ability Tattenhall Croquet Club meets at the Recreation Club.

It is a friendly club set in beautiful surroundings and welcomes new members of all standards from absolute beginners to more experienced players There will be a ‘Taster’ session held on Wednesday 10th May at the club for which there will be a small charge of £3.00. If participants then wish to join the Club, this will be refunded. The session will run from 12.00pm to 4.00pm. Refreshments provided No previous knowledge of the game is needed and all equipment will be provided. The only requirement is that players must wear flat-soled shoes If you would like to register or would like more information contact our Secretary Ruth Wrigley on 01829 770316 ruth.wrigley@btinternet.com

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Only recently did Rachel Thomas contact me from his holiday to discuss an offer they had received on one of my properties. I couldn’t fault them, they give good feedback from viewers and interested parties and its always in great detail so I know what is required to help sell or rent.

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DRIVEWAYS

The Accounts Centre

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Applegates Antiques

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ANTIQUE SHOP

APPLIANCE REPAIR

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Scott Architecture

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ARCHITECTURE SERVICES Architecture Works

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MB-AT 67 BATHROOMS Kev Burns

Chester Bathrooms & Wetrooms

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GasMarc 68 BEAUTY & HAIR SALON Mode of Chester

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Ron Cooke Repairs

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Annie’s Album

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SM Edwards Builders & Contractors

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Caldy Valley Renovations

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BICYCLE REPAIRS BOOK SHOP

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CAR REPAIRS KMA Motors

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Prospect House

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Clean Living

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Conservatory Roof Solutions

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Perfect Finish

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Cheshire Painting Services

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