December 2015

The voice for local business

Issue 128 - December 2015

and Frodsham at your fingertips!

Serving The Areas Of: Alvanley // Dunham Hill // Elton // Frodsham Hapsford // Helsby // Kingsley // Manley // Mouldsworth // Norley // Overton

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Kingsley Mill, Mill Lane, Kingsley, Cheshire, WA6 8JA Please mention Helsbyto when responding to adverts Your local magazine - 7100Hand copies FREE every month | tel: 01928 727 1651

105 Main Street, Frodsham, Cheshire, WA6 7AB

Tel: 01928 240 400 Email: frodsham@hunters.com www.huntersnet.co.uk

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Dear Friends, Hello and a great big welcome as usual. This ‘Christmassy’ edition has absolutely wowed me.. it’s a whopper!

the festive spirit.

I certainly had my work cut out getting these 116 pages to print but I’ve loved it and it’s really put me in

I had the delight of talking to Diane, who is the inspiration behind and owner of JTO Vintage and The Old Bank Tea Rooms in Helsby. You can read all about her adventure on pages 8-9 and what a lovely success story it is.

This month in pictures...

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If you are still exasperating on a gift or if you haven’t even started shopping for Christmas then you are sure to find lot’s of idea’s and choice in the many lovely independent shops in our locality.

This weekend, I’m sure that many of you will be putting up your Christmas tree and getting out the decorations, once again, everything that you need is literally on your doorstep. Fresh tree’s are available from Gleave’s Garden Centre, Hales and D & N Garden Products. Gleave’s also have a lovely display of decorations and CB Interiors online shop has some lovely pieces to brighten up your home, there’s even a discount code that you can use on page 39.

If you are looking for social events you won’t be disappointed with so many Christmas fairs, band concerts, church events, services and great night’s out your diary will be soon filled up!

Have a wonderful Christmas.

Best Wishes,

Sarah x

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IS 9TH DEC (COMMUNITY EVENTS 7TH)

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Helsby to Hand - Kerrowmoar, Manley Road, Alvanley, Frodsham, Cheshire WA6 9DE Tel: 01928 727165 Email: helsbytohand@btinternet.com

“Helsby to Hand” is produced by an independent organisation; which is not connected to any other organisations, publications or groups. All material is copyright and no part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, photographic or otherwise, or stored in any retrieval system of any nature, without written permission of the copyright holder. Please note that we do not endorse any product or services of any advertisers. All advertisements and their content are accepted in good faith.

Responsibility for copyright and the accuracy of the information provided lies with the advertiser.

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Tel: 01244 301752 Mob: 077821 62458 PGA Golf Professional

Sandfield Golf Course & Driving Range, Mickle Trafford Christmas Vouchers Available!

A great present for family or friends who already play golf and want to sharpen their skills or for anyone who is considering taking up the game!

1/2 hour lesson £16* 4 x 1/2 hour lessons £56* 6 x 1/2 hour lessons £80* Junior lessons - 6 x 20 mins £50* * Excludes range balls

Email: jamiegarnerprogolfer@hotmail.com Website: www.jamiegarner.myprogolfer.co.uk

Repairs, replacements and installations around the home.

Below are some of the services we provide.

POPULAR JOBS Gutters and fascias replaced, repaired and cleared Hanging shelves, mirrors, curtain poles etc TV mounting Blown off ridge tiles

FIXING, ASSEMBLING AND KITCHENS Kitchen installation and face lifts Furniture assembly (flat packs) Laminate flooring

PLUMBING Bathroom installations Toilets, taps, showers repaired or replaced radiator installation Washing machine and dishwasher fitting Burst pipes and leaks

PAINTING AND DECORATING Internal and external painting Joinery and woodwork Masonry (brick work)

Thomas Davies

07921 808 252 tdavies.home.improvements@gmail.com

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Hairdressing

LATE NIGHT XMAS BLOW BAR Week nights 5pm-8.30pm

Having a good blow dry can transform your entire look, taking you from bedraggled to groomed and glossy in 30 minutes.

Enjoy a glass of prosecco or Christmas coffee and choose a style from our blow bar menu for just ÂŁ25

BLOW BAR MENU Red carpet hair up Super sleek styling Hollywood waves Boho braids 60s beehive hair

SIDE ORDERS Hair Botox treatment

50% of all treatments will be donated to cash for kids this Xmas.

Resurrection hair mask Colour refresh treatment

60, Hillside Road, Frodsham, WA6 6AG

01928 739779

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• 24 HOUR PLUMBING • ALL GENERAL PLUMBING REPAIRS UNDERTAKEN • PLUMBING MAINTENANCE • ALL WORK FULLY INSURED • BATHROOM INSTALLATION WIAPS - Water Industry Approved Plumbing Scheme

Call now to secure your appointment 01928 898446 www.mindbodysolutions.co.uk

Call Lawrence on:

Mind Body Solutions are located in Frodsham Business Centre, next to Texaco Garage. Customer parking available.

01928 898375 (After 6pm)

07738 462315

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Candle Emporium

Bringing Style and Fragrance To Your Home Yankee Candle

Ashleigh & Burwood

Joma Jewellery

Katie Loxton

Join us at Our Christmas Yankee Candle Party Weekend Sat 12th & Sun 13th December Late Night Opening Till 19.00 rd 3 & 17th December For The Perfect Gift This Christmas * Available while stocks last and on selected fragrances.

Must spend ÂŁ30 on Yankee Candle Products

All Your Yankee Candle Needs This Christmas Under One ~Roof Lady Heyes Craft & Antiques Centre Kingsley Road Frodsham WA6 6SU

Follow us on Candles Plus - Yankee Candle Stockist @Candlesplus

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JTO Vintage & The Old Bank Tea Rooms 213 Chester Road, Helsby, WA6 0DA

(next to Helsby Post Office)

01928 724846 Open 7 days a week Monday to Saturday 10am - 5pm Sunday 11am - 4pm

JTO Vintage and The Old Bank Tea Rooms has been open for just over a year and what a massive success this has been for owner Diane and also a huge plus for Helsby.

I arrived early morning just as freshly baked scones were being dropped off, warm and smelling delicious, straight from the oven. Three local bakers provide all of the wonderful cakes, flapjacks, gingerbreads and scones. Popular demand certainly keeps them all extremely busy! One of the bakers specialises in gluten free cakes, which are prepared and cooked in a completely gluten free environment.

could utilise her beautiful collection of vintage cups and saucers that she had collected over the years, by providing a few tables for tea and cake whilst people browsed. Having taken on the premises in Helsby, Diane imagined customising furniture at the rear of the property whilst a customer or two enjoyed the hospitality at the front, the patronage obviously had other ideas as it has now become THE place to meet up and the ‘hub’ of the village. Wow, the tea room has exploded and Diane readily admits that she never envisaged this amount of tables!

Originally drinks and cakes were on offer but due to public demand toasted fruit loaf and crumpets soon followed and then soup, savoury tartlets (also baked locally), and paninis served with salad leaves, dressing and chutneys were greatly received as a lunchtime option.

Prior to JTO Vintage & The Old Bank Tea Rooms, Diane had two units at Lady Heyes Craft Centre. Specialising in up-cycled, shabby chique vintage furniture, which went very well but Diane larger premises where727 she165And so, once again more space was needed.

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Luckily Diane was able to utilise the adjoining outdoor space and garage, which provides a superb area to display more furniture and also the perfect place to call in for refreshments if you are out walking the dog. Cyclists are also regular visitors. A lovely touch is the hot water bottles that are provided for those braving the elements! In addition, the decking and garden area has a sandpit and other toys and Diane is keen to advance this further next summer.

Inside there is also a play corner for children, who can entertain themselves with the wooden farm and colouring while mum enjoys a cuppa.

Many high school and pre-high school pupils regularly meet up here at the end of the day. It’s an ideal place for children who are starting to have a bit of independence; parents often pick them up from JTO Vintage & The Old Bank Tea Rooms rather than school. Diane is quick to point out how well behaved and polite they are.

The staff affectionately call them ‘The Rocky Roaders’ because of their love of a particular cake that also goes by that name. Harry’s Milk Shakes are also very popular, another local producer who was in 2011 Big Brother!

There’s gifts, toys, books and puzzles for children - perfect for birthday parties and Christmas stocking fillers and also party bags.

Silver jewellery which is handmade locally, gem stone and antique pieces are nicely displayed and I just love the Susie Watson Designs collection of handmade pottery and kitchen accessories. Beautiful cushions, aprons, candles and crockery. As a stockist, Diane can order in any specific item from the Susie Watson range and catalogues are available to browse through.

“Little Cotton Frocks’ are delightful dresses for children aged 0-9 years, all created locally by Kath Shingler.

Several local people work in the shop, many of whom have been a friend of Diane’s for years, she also relies on an army of helpers who help out when needed, washing up, clearing the tables and packing up at the end of the day. It’s such a friendly, happy place to work.

Upstairs is Helsby Holistics, a lovely restful room, Emi provides a range of treatments to help improve your physical and mental wellbeing.

The spotless café tables are surrounded with shelves groaning with gorgeous gifts and We are so lucky to have this gem on our doorstep homeware, lots of individual pieces, mostly and as the writing on the wall says... from clever local craft people and any that are bought in wholesale are of a limited number so that the range is forever changing.

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There’s always time for cake!

Colour their lives forever...

We’d like to invite you with open arms to take a look around King’s. Here you’ll uncover a vibrant, academic environment for girls and boys with distinctly separate schools for Infant, Junior and Senior pupils. A nurturing approach and stimulating curriculum will combine to develop and enrich your child’s life forever.

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#KingsChester

A King’s education is just 20 minutes from Helsby. Take the first step with a good look inside.

Ages 7-11

Ages 11-16

Junior Assessment Days

Senior Entrance Exams

Year 3: Saturday 16th January 2016 Years 4, 5 and 6: Friday 22nd January 2016

Year 7: Friday 22nd January 2016

We are proud to show parents and potential students around King’s, any time.

To book a place or register your interest, please call

01244 689 553 or email: admissions@kingschester.co.uk

Financial help is available for Senior School, dependent on parental income.

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Is Mobility a Problem? ● Let us alter your existing bathroom to suit your needs... ● Replace your bath with a shower enclosure for easy access. ● No more struggling into a bath and reduce the risk of a fall. ● No need to replace your whole bathroom, we have a wide range of waterproof wall coverings to match your existing tiles. ● No grout to clean for easy maintenance.

Olanda House, Belvedere Close, Frodsham, WA6 7PJ To advertise call:to 01928 727 165responding or email: helsbytohand@btinternet.com 12Please mention 77 Helsby Hand when to adverts

Unique Design is proud to announce our expansion to include Heating Services

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The Perfect Gift for Christmas

Individual 1 x 30 minute golf lesson £20.00 Par Package 3 x 30 minute golf lessons £50.00 Birdie Package 6 x 30 minute golf lessons £95.00

Graham Tonge - Golf Professional Frodsham Golf Club

www.grahamtonge.co.uk

01928 739 442

KAREN BUSHELL WEALTH MANAGEMENT LTD WEALTH MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS

Mastermind your financial financial future We provide an experienced wealth management service and offer specialist advice in a wide range of areas including: • Investment planning • Retirement planning • Inheritance Tax planning For further details contact Karen Jane Bushell on:

Tel: 01928 723226 Email: karen.bushell@sjpp.co.uk Website: www.karenbushell.co.uk

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From Annie Haak the Sari Personalised hand beaded Silver Charm Bracelet. ÂŁ90

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Have a Healthier, Happier Christmas

By Alison Runham www.alison.runham.co.uk remove fat from meat juices below 5°C and there’s room Christmas is often laden before adding them. for cold air circulation. with expectations, anxieties, overindulgence and family • Keep food in the fridge until • Keep Christmas pudding tensions. It’s no coincidence the last possible moment. portions small and add lowthat divorce lawyers are busiest fat custard, crème fraîche • Make sure nobody skimps in January. or Greek yogurt rather than on washing (and drying) their cream or brandy butter. hands. Germs love damp.

So how can you make • Ensure that meat between the Christmas happier and breast and thigh of your turkey Christmas Party or Tea: healthier?

• Swap traditional mince pies isn’t pink, and that juices are Take The Pressure Off for filo or open-top versions. clear.

• Buy presents throughout the • Swap breaded or battered • Adhere to ‘use by’ dates and year, even on holiday; gift snacks for savouries made check food carefully when shops may stock something with herbs, light dressings and beyond its ‘best before’ date. unique. marinades.

• Don’t leave buffet food out for • Try to resolve family conflicts • Choose tomato-based dips or more than four hours. beforehand. make creamy dips with yogurt • Chill leftovers rapidly and • You can’t please all of the or crème fraîche. reheat them thoroughly (just people all of the time, so ask • Avoid crisps, salted nuts and once). everyone involved (including chocolates; choose plain healThier ChrisTmas yourself) what one or two popcorn, rice cakes, pretzels, eaTing things really makes their unsalted nuts and fruit dipped Start with a healthy, filling Christmas. Agree on a plan in chocolate (preferably dark). breakfast to avoid snacking that includes these things, temptations.

Be drink Wise plus exercise and group • Even small amounts of activities. Allot tasks to dinner: alcohol affect judgement and ensure one person doesn’t do • Avoid fat-laden starters and reactions. Absorption depends everything. the salt shaker. on many factors, so no set • Bake and freeze food in • Keep portion size sensible amount guarantees you’re advance where possible. and stop eating just as you under the legal driving limit start to feel full. avOid fesTive fOOd and Scotland has a lower limit • Poultry fat is predominantly POisOning than the rest of the UK. in the skin, so prick it then Hygiene can slip with extra • Don’t exceed NHS cook it on a rack, above the food, extra cooks and extra time recommended weekly limits: escaping fat. pressure, so: 21 units for men and 14 units • Use vegetarian sausage mix • Store and prepare ALL raw for women. rather than sausage meat in food separately from ready-to• Alcohol and salty snacks stuffing. eat foods. contribute to dehydration, • Forget goose fat roasties. Use • Rub fruit and vegetables making people irritable. a healthy oil spray or cook clean – don’t just rinse them.

Provide jugs of chilled water jacket potatoes.

• Defrost foods thoroughly jazzed up with winter berries • Microwave, steam or boil and then cook or refrigerate or citrus peel. vegetables in minimal water immediately. Large turkeys until just soft. Add herbs or Take time out to relax, and take time - always check lemon juice rather than butter. remember: a burnt turkey isn’t inside for ice crystals. the end of the world.

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Disney Watches... many styles including Time Teacher, Sound Effects, Flashing & Projection watches. A must this Christmas! Only ÂŁ15 - ÂŁ20 25 Church St, Frodsham 01928 731675

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King’s Infant School King

Entrance Assessments Just 20 minutes from Helsby

Join us in January for entrance assessments to Willow Lodge, King’s new Infant School, for girls and boys aged 4-7.

7. For entry into Reception, sessions will comprise 7 nothing more than simple play and games for your child, together with one or two slightly more formal tests for Year 2. In colourful, caring and safe surroundings, Willow Lodge delivers to infants the quality of a King’s education.

Call: 01244 689 553 Email: admissions@kingschester.co.uk www.kingschester.co.uk

Colour their lives forever

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Visit Gleave’s Garden Centre For a Wonderful Shopping Experience this Christmas Visit...

The Little Craft Company ~Gift Shop

With a Stunning range of Natural Christmas Candles & Handmade Cards & Gifts Proud Stockists of...

Pintail Candles ~ JOMA Jewellery ~ Bath House ~ POM Jewellery ~ Earth Squared Bags & Purses

Our beautiful Gift Shop is located at the far end of Gleaves Garden Centre in Frodsham

Opening Times... Mon Tue Thu Fri 1pm ~ 4.30pm (closed Wed) Sat 10am ~ 4.30pm Sun 10am ~ 3.30pm Find us on facebook or visit our website www.thelittlecraftcompany.com

Contact Susan on 07967 444856 ~ See you soon!

Enhanced Beauty Studio Looking for a Great Fun way to spend an evening with the Girls? Look no further!

Book a pamper evening tailor made for you and your friends to enjoy some quality time together.

Thinking of gift ideas? Think no more!

Surprise your loved one with a personal gift voucher from Enhanced Beauty Studio.

OPEN TUE - SAT from 10am (evening appointments available) We are located within the lovely Gleaves Home & Garden Centre, Mill Lane, Frodsham, WA6 7JA Easy access and parking! Call or text for an appointment.

01928 732810 | 07572 694 508 | www.enhancedstudio.co.uk | twitter @enhancedstudio | facebook.com/enhancedstudio

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Robert Gleave & Sons Ltd

Robert Gleave Home & Garden Centre, Mill Lane, Frodsham, Cheshire, WA6 7JA & Sons Ltd

www.robertgleave.co.uk

gleaveshgc

Tel - 01928 735713

❀ FREE PARKING ❀ It’s Christmas at Gleave’s Garden Centre!

Come and join our festive cheer.... ❄ Hundreds of trees to choose from ❄ Lots of help & advice ❄ Free chopping ❄ Free netting ❄ Free local delivery ❄ Delicious festive food and drinks in our café

Our cosy café / restaurant ‘The Willow Tree’ is available for private parties / celebrations, family meal, or a catch up with friends.

OPEN: Mon to Sat 8am - 5pm & Sun until 4pm

Surrounded by Christmas trees, festively decorated and candle lit with a variety of menus available from a hot buffet to a 4 course roast dinner.

Please contact Sal on: 01928 735713 for more information.

Our great selection of handmade wreathes, table centres and tributes are available during December and our full range of decorations are on display NOW! If you’d like to sign up for our monthly newsletter to receive gardening tips and more great discounts email me at salhalpin@hotmail.com and you’ll also get entered in this month’s prize draw.

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The Teacosy Café Lady Heyes Craft Centre, Kingsley Road, Frodsham, WA6 6SU

01928 787718

Open 7 days a week 9am - 4pm Also ‘The Cosy Cod’ brings you our Traditional Fish & Chip Shop Open Fri & Sat 5pm - 8pm

Menu: ‘All Day’ Breakfast Cold Sandwiches Hot Panini’s Café Favourites Cakes & Scones

Winter Special Offer All day English Breakfast including Tea or Coffee Only £5 per person* * Valid Dec ‘15, every day. Max 4 people per voucher

Mayland Ar t

01928 621067

Open Mon - Sat 9am - 5pm

Gifts • Paintings • Antiques

Visit us to find the Perfect Christmas Gift 8 Church Street, Frodsham, WA6 7EB

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FRODSHAM CHIROPODY / PODIATRY CLINIC 103a Main Street, Frodsham, WA6 7AB

Tel: 01928 733 300

email: info@frodshamchiropodyclinic.com

Under New Management Colin Burgess BSc (Hons) MChs HCPC Registered Podiatrist Treatments include: Nails Corns Callus / hard skin Nail Surgery Nail Reconstruction Orthotic Therapy Routine appointments from ÂŁ24 and home visits available

All Aspects Of Your Family Footcare Provided.

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Wishing all of our Lovely Customers a very Open Mon - Sat with late nights Wed & Thurs Happy Christmas and New Year xxx Open Mon - Sat with late nights Wednesdays & Thursdays

Colours ● Perms ● Bridal Colours Bridal Hair Hair Colours ● Perms ● Bridal Hair Ladies ● Gents ● Children Ladies Children Ladies ● Gents ● Children Mondays & Tuesdays over 60’s special rates

Mondays & Tuesdays over 60’s special rates Mondays & Tuesdays over 60’s special rates

Appointments not always necessary Appointments necessary Appointments not always necessary

Christmas Alleluia Bells Camel Cards Carols Chimney Crib Cupid Donkey Donner Elves Family Gifts Gold Happy Holly Inn

Ivy Jolly Joy Manger Merry Mince pie Myrrh Noel

Party Ribbon Sing Star Toys Vixen Winter Xmas

Find the names associated with christmas in the grid and the remaining letters will spell out a related phrase

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Take the stress out of Christmas.

It’s made easy at....

HALES OF FRODSHAM OPEN ON SUNDAY’S DURING DECEMBER

TOP QUALITY Nordman Forest Fresh non drop

All trees opened and available to view

CHRISTMAS TREES Available NOW!

FREE local delivery on all Christmas Trees Quality and value guaranteed, that’s why people return to us each year!

CHRISTMAS ORDERS * Orders now being taken for all your TOP QUALITY fresh fruit, vegetables and salad. * Orders are made up ready for you to collect or we can deliver on Christmas Eve to your home or work. * Simply phone or drop your order off with us.

FOR ALL YOUR CHRISTMAS FLORAL NEEDS COME TO HALES Great Quality, Good Value - Holly Wreathes, Grave Arrangments, Table & Candle Arrangements.

HAMPERS & BASKETS

Fruit / Flowers & Non-Perishable goods - a lovely gift.

Order Line: 01928

732040

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Frazar James Hair Design

Why not book your Christmas party ‘up do’ or a party blow dry?

Introducing Amanda & Gabriella, our very own party hair specialists. You’re more than welcome to bring along your extensions or hair pieces to be included in your chosen style.

Frodsham Handyman Wishing all of our customers a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year Open throughout the festive season for business Local Friendly Service 07761 522720

Every Saturday we invite you to indulge in a complimentary glass of fizz or a warming mug of hot chocolate. Or of course our Frodsham famous coffee with a selection of herbal teas.

We would like to wish all our clients a Happy Xmas and a Peaceful 2016 xxx

1 Station Masters House Church Street Frodsham

01928 732599 / 731490

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Handmade in Cheshire

Indulgence Furniture.com

Helsby Railway Station, Station Avenue, Helsby, Sunday - Monday - By appointment Cheshire, Tuesday - Friday - 7am - 3pm WA6 0AE Saturday - 9am - 5pm

Tea and Coffee only ÂŁ1 Coffee Shop NOW open serving tea, coffee and hot snacks. Take away available - perfect for the train journey.

07737 160 269

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~ Bias binding ~ glitter threads ~

Your Local Haberdasherie ~

Sew Simple

For all your sewing requirements Open 7 days 11 - 4.30pm Tel: 07733 091237 Patchwork & Quilting Lessons

Selection of kits ~

Cross-stitch / Patchwork ~ Ideal present!

Patchwork & Quilting supplies Cross-stitch supplies Large selection of 100% cotton patchwork D.M.C Thread, all colours material always in stock available, Aida Lady Heyes Craft Centre, Kingsley Rd, Frodsham velcro ~ wadding ~ rotary cutters ~ beads ~ elastic (all sizes)

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Bottle Conditioned Beers available in gifts sets – 3, 6 & 12s Frodsham Brewery, Lady Heyes Craft Centre, Kingsley Road, FRODSHAM, WA6 6SU Tel: 01928 787917 Open every day 11am-4pm www.frodshambrewery.co.uk

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Snap fasteners ~ zips ~ cord ~ ribbon

Haberdasherie ~ needles ~ pins ~ buttons ~ Coates Cottons

Short Story Waking up to Wheezy “Daffers, come quick!” Barry called from the front garden.

“It’s happened again.”

“It’s probably teenagers,” she said calmly. “You know how creative they can be.”

Daphne sighed and lifted the cat off her lap. Snow was falling in soft fat flakes and she had no desire to go outside.

Anyway, she could guess what this was all about. Ever since Barry had bought that eight foot inflatable snowman from a car boot sale there’d been nothing but trouble. Why couldn’t he just have put up some festive outdoor lights like everyone else?

Yesterday morning they had found Wheezy perched on the garden wall in the lotus position, and the night before someone had gaffer taped its hands so it looked like it was clinging to the guttering above the lounge window.

She slowly changed out of her slippers and wrapped a thick scarf round her neck. Through the hall window she could see Barry pacing up and down the drive. She could also see that the space next to the cherry tree where the snowman usually stooped - it couldn’t stand upright because it had several slow punctures - was empty.

“Oh good, you’re here,” Barry said, his hot breath turning to clouds of mist in the air, “it’s sabotage, that’s what it is.”

“What is dear?” Daphne asked innocently.

“Just look,” he said, pointing at the garage door. Someone had arranged Wheezy (for that’s what she privately called the snowman) so that it was pinned beneath the garage door, half in and half out of the garage. She covered her mouth quickly with her hand.

“I’ve a good mind to call the police,” Barry said, pulling open the garage door.

“Oh, really?” Daphne had been waiting for this. “And what do you expect them to do about it?

Round the clock surveillance?”

“I could install CCTV,” Barry mumbled.

“It’s hardly worth it dear,” she said quickly, “just for a cheap snowman with a sinister grin, who looks like he’s had a fight with a puncture repair kit.”

Wheezy did have a strange expression. After Barry got it home he attempted to clean it up with white spirit, which had only resulted in smearing the paintwork on the snowman’s face. Now its mouth seemed to grimace. The neighbours had complained that it frightened their kids.

“You’re a light sleeper, didn’t you hear anything?” Barry asked.

“Only the sound of hot air escaping,” Daphne said under her breath.

it awkwardly against the trunk, “I’ve noticed that this neighbourhood has really started to go downhill.”

Daphne bit her cheek and looked away.

“I shall have to pump some more air in him,” Barry said, trying, and failing to make the snowman stand up straight.

“Why don’t we simply move him out of harm’s way?” Daphne said finally.

“Do you mean into the lounge?”

Barry asked. “Looking out of the window?”

Daphne shuddered at the very idea.

“No. I mean in the back garden,” she suggested hopefully, “maybe behind the shed?”

“But no one will see him there,” Barry said, “he’s for the whole street to enjoy.” He ducked into the garage to find the foot pump.

Daphne sighed. It seemed the snowman would be terrifying the local residents for another night. But Daphne was a woman of quiet invention. She had plenty more adventures for Wheezy up her sleeve.

Barry dragged the collapsing “I suppose that’s someone’s snowman back into its position idea of a joke?” Barry said by the cherry tree. angrily. “I mean, how did they “Since we’ve had the even get the garage door said,responding propping to adverts to Hand he when open?” Please mention Helsbysnowman,”

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Have you claimed your FREE energy-efficient LED light bulbs yet?

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FREE LED light bulb offer is available to owner-occupiers switching their Energy, Mobile, Landline and Broadband to Utility Warehouse. Bulb replacement is subject to availability, safety and ease of access. Lifetime Guarantee applies whilst you retain your services with Utility Warehouse; otherwise a three year warranty applies. Estimated 11% saving based on a typical ‘medium’ household with 41 light bulbs replaced each used for an average of 30 minutes per day, some households will achieve significantly greater savings. If you switch a service away from Utility Warehouse within four years, you will need to pay a contribution of between £2 and £8 towards the cost of each LED bulb they have fitted. Offer can be withdrawnPlease at any time. Information correct at 15/10/15. For full T & Cs please refer to Utility Warehouse website.

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A Worrall & Sons Fencing & Paving Established since 1986

We undertake all aspects of your Paving and Garden needs, from relaying old flags to a complete garden makeover.

Also Fencing, Gates and Decking completed to your own requirements.

•Ponds & water features

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Our wide range of services include: Limited Company Accounts, Tax Return, Bookkeeping, Capital Gains Tax, Corporation Tax, Management Accounting, Payroll & VAT “It’s easy to get behind with the accounts when you run your own business.

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For a no obligation consultation, call us today on: Tax Return deadline is 31st January!

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Your Local Private Hire Company Serving the community with a professional and reliable service.

• Seats 1-­‐8 people • Airport Transfers • Race Days / Nights out • Corporate Accounts Fully Licensed, CRB checked, and insured.

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Stonehouse Farm New Pale Road, Manley Common (on The Sandstone Trail)

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Tel: 01928 740586 Mobile: 07561515618 Email: stone_house_farm@yahoo.com

Open daily OUTDOORS (incl. covered area) for teas, coffees and snacks including baked potatoes, soup, bacon & sausage butties, scones etc. tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence 2015

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Book your Christmas appointments NOW to avoid disappointment! https://m.facebook.com/CareLovePamper

12 days of Christmas Beauty Forget the Partridge in the Pear Tree, for 12 whole days in December I’ll be offering you special Daily Beauty Treatments for £12!

Tuesday 1st December - Luxury Pedicure Wednesday 2nd December - Hopi Ear Candles Thursday 3rd December - Gelish on Hands Friday 4th December - Party Eyelash Extensions Saturday 5th December - GHD Curl for Hair Tuesday 8th December - 1/2 Leg Wax Wednesday 9th December - Luxury Manicure Thursday 10th December - Gelish on Toes Friday 11th December - Spray Tan for you and a friend!

Saturday 12th December - Makeup including strip Eyelash extensions Tuesday 15th December - Neck, Back and Shoulder Massage Wednesday 16th December - Eye Package Christmas and New Year Opening Times Mon 21st Dec - 10-5pm Tues 22nd Dec - 9-7pm Wednesday 23rd December - 9-7pm Thurs 24th December - 9-2pm

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CONCEpT HAiR UNISEX SALON All Aspects of Hair Dressing for Ladies, Gents & Children in our Friendly Village Salon.

Free, easy parking!

Leah and Jo would like to wish you a Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year & thank you all for your support x Opening Times Tues 9 - 5 Wed 9 - 5 Thurs 9 - 7 Fri 9 - 5 Sat 9 - 4

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01928 788575 Adjoining Elegance Health & Beauty, (fully ESPA trained). Have your hair done then pop next door - A perfect Pamper Day!

Our friendly professional tradesmen offer a top quality service with 100% customer satisfaction.

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CB Interiors New Online Shop

CB Interiors are now taking Xmas orders for all your curtains/blinds.

Home visits with free interior design advice with new style ideas for your home.

Our new online shop allows you to buy from the comfort of your home. Home accessories and perfect gifts available including all your Xmas home decorations.

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19 HighXMAS St BOOK YOUR Frodsham

APPOINTMENT Tel: 01928 731410 NOW!!

LATE NIGHTS...

Sutton Farm (Currently known as Sutton Fields)

We will be opening on

Friday 11th & Friday 18th December 9.30 - 7pm.

2nd February 2016 under New Management

Saturday 12th December & Saturday 19th December 9.30 - 5.pm.

For any information concerning the Livery please contact Vickie on

07827 259208

Open Mon 9.30 - 3pm Tues 9.30 - 4pm Wed Closed Thurs 9.30 - 3pm Fri 9.30 - 6pm Sat 9.30 - 4pm

For all other enquiries please contact Mike on

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19 High Street, Frodsham

Tel: 01928 731410

County Oil Group Ltd

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Payment terms - A £5.00 Deposit is required per person Part r 165 rt y Nights / New Ye Y ars Eve - All booking fo f r part r y nights or New Ye rt Ya To advertise call: 01928 727 or email: helsbytohand@btinternet.com

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Delamere Logs We are a family run business specialising in the supply of top quality ďŹ rewood for open ďŹ res, log burners and outdoor chimeneas across Cheshire.

Hard & Soft wood logs Kindling available Free local delivery Local sustainable wood Fully seasoned logs Competitive prices

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IT’S ALL HAPPENING AT ....

FREE D.J

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“Had my daughters christening here - fab service, the staff let us in early to decorate, the rooms were huge and plenty to do, pool, music and outside area for bouncy castle, cheap drinks, friendly people and the freedom to decorate with banners etc, will definitely return” Sarah

Our Main Function Room features a large stage and is suitable for any occasion for up to 200 people.

Our Lounge / smaller Function Room features a small stage equipped with microphone and speaker. Suitable for all occasions and functions.

It hosts The Best Blue Grass gathering every Thursday, suitable for all abilities, tuition given.

Just Bring Along Your Instrument Live bands and great events on regularly, check our website for details: www.eccieshelsby.com

The BEST Snooker Room in the area.

Completely dedicated to snooker with two high class, well maintained tables.

SUPERB Dart Room with three permanent dart boards.

TV SHOWING LIVE FOOTBALL POOL TABLE ● REAL ALES DOUBLES BAR ● FRIENDLY STAFF

“I’ve held both my sons christenings here; well recommended. Fantastic staff and big room with cheap drinks too! Will always use this hall for any functions I hold in the future” Lisa

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A NEW LOOK KITCHEN FOR A FRACTION OF THE COST...

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The expansion of our Frodsham & Halton office could be your opportunity to start one of the most personally rewarding roles you have ever had. These part time positions offer: • Competitive rates of pay • Flexible hours (with some evening and weekend work) • Paid holiday and mileage allowance • Opportunities to study for a QCF award Experience is preferred but not essential as industry leading training will be provided. However, you will need to have your own transport and share our commitment to deliver a quality service which improves the lives of our clients.

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Beautifully Re-furbished Special offers / band details on facebook

Amoré and Mojito’s Bar - Restaurant - Party Venue

Our Festive Menu is available until 24th Dec 2 Course £19.95 pp 3 Course £23.95 pp & FREE entry into Mojito’s

Christmas Eve An afternoon with Frank Sinatre plus Hot Turkey Baps 1-5pm to get you into the Christmas spirit

Book your Christmas party NOW!

Christmas Day Enjoy a delicious Carvery £59 pp

New Year’s Eve Extravaganza This New Year’s Eve at Amoré is not to be missed!

We have the amazing Rod Stewart tribute act (as seen on TV ) playing before and beyond midnight Fabulous buffet included Disco and light show in Mojito’s and bar until 4am!

Amazing value at £15 pp. Incl. Entrance, food, entertainment & disco!

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Elizabeth Arnold Sewing Studio

Clothing alterations ● Bridal ● Curtains & Blinds ● Sewing Lessons ●

● Range of fabrics NOW in stock ● Sewing lessons - age 5 upwards ● Bridal, Prom, Gents, Ladies & Children’s alterations

● Curtains & Blinds made from customers own fabrics

● Soft furnishings

Property Maintenance Home & Business Garden tidy ups Garage Clearances General repairs Doors re-hung Sheds re-felted (with quality felt) Fences stained / sheds stained Fences repaired Gutters cleaned & washed Power washing Painting exterior or interior FRIENDLY RELIABLE SERVICE

CONTACT JOHN YOUR LOCAL ODD JOB MAN 0780 3927679 01928 715782

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Christmas Stocking Sewing lesson Sat 5th Dec 1-3pm (Booking is essential) One to one sewing lessons Sewing lesson vouchers - a great Christmas present!

Saturday opening times during December are 10am - 1pm Open Tues - Fri 11am - 4pm, Sat 10am - 1pm Sunday by appointment

Established at Lady Heyes Craft Centre Kingsley Rd, Frodsham Since 2004 Phone Dawn: 07968

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Address: Mill Lane, Kingsley, Cheshire, WA6 8HY Tel: 01928 789217

Fresh British Turkeys

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throughout December

Beautiful custom made Christmas Hampers to suit all budgets Lots of Christmas Gift Ideas including Edinburgh Preserves & Mrs Bridges Gift Sets Tasty Christmas Buffet Food at wholesale prices ‘Fill your freezer for less!’

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Beauty

Beauty Gifts That Won’t Break The Bank by Kate Duggan www.kateduggan.co.uk

Beauty gifts need to be a little bit decadent. the recipient should feel truly pampered, and will appreciate that you haven’t just picked up a run-of-the-mill gift set with your supermarket shopping. however, that doesn’t mean that you have to max the credit card out this Christmas. so, here are our top picks for great value skin and body care gift sets, starting from under a fiver.

A gift for your mum Pai have released a limited edition version of their bestselling rosehip Bioregenerate oil, for £22. This oil is the darling of the beauty media and packs a pretty powerful anti-aging punch. It’s the most concentrated rosehip oil on the market, and has been shown to offer visible skin healing benefits, including improving skin firmness, and minimising the appearance of scars, stretch marks, sun damage and fine lines. It also feels lovely to apply.

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a shower gel and body cream, and is a real bargain at £15. As well as smelling absolutely divine, the products are very nourishing, so are ideal for the cold winter months. Packaged in a pretty gift box, this set is sure to go down a treat. stoCkiNg fillers If stockings are still the best part of your Christmas morning, you’ll love Narynda’s sample pots. Choose between the Body Care Pack at £5, and the Face Care Pack at £7.50, then just wrap each item separately. They both offer great value for money, and are ideal for a weekend away. Narynda’s products are formulated from some of nature’s finest skin soothers, including oat oil, grapefruit oil and beeswax, so they’re a good choice for sensitive skin. seCret sANtA The prettily packaged soaps by Akamuti are 100% natural and handmade. The rose Beauty soap Bar contains shea butter, olive oil and cocoa butter, along with luxurious rose oil. A bar costs £4.75 and is a much more thoughtful choice for a coworker than the usual box of chocolates or gift voucher.

for your sister Neal’s yard uplifting Jasmine & ylang ylang organic Collection includes To advertise call: 01928 727 165 or email: helsbytohand@btinternet.com

for A frieNd Who wouldn’t want to receive the gift of beautiful hair? kms California has released three gift sets this Christmas, each containing a shampoo, conditioner, two styling products and a hair accessory. Choose the desired results from Tame Frizz, Moist Repair and Add Volume. Each set retails at £29.95. for A pArty host If you fancy giving your host something a bit more imaginative than a bottle of wine or bunch of flowers, a gift set from B skincare is a great choice. The lavender scented B relaxed set is particularly

relevant at this hectic time of year, and at £12.50 it won’t break the bank. Handmade in Cornwall by a small family business, B Skincare make seriously luxurious products, at pocket-friendly prices. oNe for the Boys Buying for a man who understands the importance of good skincare?

The elemis perfect man giftset should go down a treat. The set comprises Ice Cool Foaming Gel (for shaving), Pro-Collagen Marine Cream for Men, Aching Muscle Super Soak and two sachets of Pro-Collagen Hydra-Gel Eye Masks. At £49 it isn’t cheap, but as it includes £77.50 worth of products, it is great value for money.

220 Chester Road, Helsby OPEN MON - SAT with late nights Wed - Thurs - Fri ‘til 8pm

Hannah, Charlie and Janine welcome you to Serenity Wishing you all a Happy Christmas and Fabulous New Year!

Gel Fingers and Gel Toes £30 Gift Vouchers and Gift Sets available

Treatments Manicures ~ Pedicures ~ Gel Polish and Nail Extensions ~ Waxing Eyelash Treatments ~ Eyelash Extensions & LVL Lashes ~ Facials Microdermabrasion ~ Comcit Facials ~ Threading ~ Tanning Body Wraps ~ Body Treatments

Tel: 01928 727907 www.serenityforbeauty.com Please mention Helsby to Hand when responding to adverts

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DAVID EDWARDS (Established 1981)

GARDEN & GROUND MAINTENANCE Wishing all my customers ‘A Very Happy Christmas and Best Wishes for the New Year’, David.

Grass Cutting

Mini JCB for Hire

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Hedge Cutting Regular Maintenance 1 Off Tidy Up Tree Pruning Gutters Cleared Power Washing

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Flooring

We’ve got all your flooring needs covered, every step of the way.

Steam cleaning of carpets & suites NOW available Domestic & Commercial Flooring Home Selection Service

Tel: 01928 734774 Mobile: 07831 33 32 51

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01928 733 176

This is also our 24 Hour Emergency Service number

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Thousands o t of samples ! choose from

KINGSLEY

CARPETS & INTERIORS CARPETS l VINYLS l LAMINATES l WOOD SISAL l COIR l BEDS l SOFAS A family run business established in 1977. Our reputation is built on solid recommendations. We care about our customers.

Our services include: 3 Choose @ home service 3 Expert fitting & accessories 3 Free delivery 3 Free measures & planning

3 Quality products 3 Competitive prices 3 No pressure sales 3 All leading makes supplied

Furniture/Uplift old carpets/Doors/Removal of rubbish No problem Visit our website www.kingsleycarpets.com Victoria Hall, Fluin Lane, Frodsham, WA6 7QH

& 01928 788817

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Picture framing

Canvas stretching

BOX framing

weavergallery. galler Established for over 20 years in Northwich...

NOW OPEN within Kingsley Carpets & Interiors

KINGSLEY

CARPETS & INTERIORS

Victoria Hall, Fluin Lane, Frodsham, Cheshire, WA6 7QH Also at 45, Castle Street, Northwich, CW8 1EY

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If you are looking for ideas, style, innovation, quality, competitive prices, backed by an excellent reputation for over 30 years, then give us a call.

CURTAINS l BLINDS l WALLPAPER POLES l TRACKS & ACCESSORIES

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Home & Interiors Make Room for Guests at Christmas box, bag or basket to stow bedding during the day.

Dinner is served

The tree is decorated and the turkey in the freezer, but are you ready to welcome friends and family this Christmas?

Katherine Sorrell outlines some quick and easy ways to create extra space for holiday visitors.

Lounging around

If you’re going to need somewhere for everyone to relax in the living room, bring in beanbags for the kids and pop cushions on top of coffee tables and benches to create a few extra TV-viewing spaces.

A bed for the night

No guest room? No problem. A sofa bed, day bed or futon – or simply a longish sofa – will do the trick. A good quality airbed is a great thing to have, too.

If your living room is acting as a temporary bedroom, clear space for your guests’ luggage and place a small lamp near the head of their ‘bed’ and a spare throw or blanket nearby. Use a

An extendable dining table is perfect for accommodating additional guests; alternatively enlarge your table temporarily by topping it with an overhanging sheet of plywood (you might want to protect the table with a pad or cloth first), covered with a pretty tablecloth. Or, create a separate dining table – maybe just for kids – using anything with a flat surface, from a trestle table to a coffee table, surrounded by cushions on the floor.

Any old china

If you haven’t got enough crockery for all your guests, plan ahead and pick up extras at car boot sales, charity shops or vintage shops; the same goes for glasses and cutlery.

If all else fails, have a stack of paper plates to hand – no one will mind once the turkey is dished out, and at least you’ll save on washing up!

Are you sitting comfortably?

By Katherine Sorrell

Alternatively, a flat-topped stool can double as a seat and as a side table – handy next to that seldom-used guest bed, too – and will slide out of the way under the table when not in use.

Hallway solutions

Extra guests means a proliferation of coats, shoes, boots and umbrellas, so a simple stacking shoe rack will always come in handy, as will a few extra hooks mounted on the wall. How about a free-standing coat rack? Or, for cheap and instant spacesaving, over-door racks, hooks and shoe organisers can be added anywhere in the house.

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Aim to create enough room in your kitchen to store all your festive goodies by clearing out your cupboards and fridge in good time. Add internal racks, shelves, boxes and baskets so you can stack everything neatly (clear plastic makes it easy to see everything at once).

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Clear plenty of space for your guests to store their toiletries before they arrive and look for bath and shower caddies that attach by hook or suction, allowing you to stock all sorts of products out of the way. Provide clean towels on a separate hook or rail from your own – a clothes airer that hooks over a radiator is ideal – and some luxury soaps. Your visitors will never want to go home…

If you have a shortage of dining chairs, consider investing in a few inexpensive folding chairs that you could hide out of the way when not in use. If you’re Main Image: Stella sofa bed in not keen on how they look, try Herringbone, £1,340, covering them with pillowcases sofa.com, 0845 400 2222. and adding a pretty cushion.

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What type of financial help is available for first time buyers?

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The thought of buying your first home can be daunting, but there’s help available from the government that you may not know about. Equity loans and mortgage guarantees combine within the Help to Buy scheme, which has been a popular option for many people wanting to get their foot on the property ladder.

Other possibilities include Shared Ownership schemes and Help to Buy ISA products.

Additionally, choosing a fixed rate mortgage deal will help you to budget effectively and provides peace of mind that you can afford the repayments.

Help to Buy Equity Loan You only need to find a deposit of 5% as the government loans you the remaining 20%.

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Shared Ownership The Shared Ownership scheme enables you to own a proportion of your home - usually between 25% and 75% of the property’s value. You pay rent to a housing association on the remaining proportion, but at a subsidised rate.

Shared Ownership helps people to buy their first home because rents are generally low, and are paid in conjunction with a mortgage. The housing association may allow you to purchase more of your home over time – usually up to its full value.

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Christmas TV 1. A 2008 Christmas special of which TV show saw Dave Coaches get engaged to Nessa Jenkins?

2. Miracle On Evergreen Terrace is the title of a special Christmas episode of which TV show?

3. In an animated TV special that was first broadcast in 1965, who was feeling depressed because Christmas had become too commercialised?

4. Made into TV films broadcast at Christmas in 2012, 2013 and 2014, which comedy star wrote the children’s books Mr Stink, Gangsta Granny and The Boy In The Dress?

5. Diamonds Are For Heather, Miami Twice and To Hull And Back were all titles of Christmas special episodes of which TV sitcom?

6. Who played the title character in The Runaway Bride, the 2006 Doctor Who Christmas special?

7. Who read out the first Royal Christmas Message to be televised?... King George V, King George VI or Queen Elizabeth II? 8. Which EastEnders character was murdered on Christmas Day in 2009?

9. In the 2013 Christmas TV advert for John Lewis, what did the hare get the bear as a Christmas present?

10. Where in London did Elisabeth Beresford take her children for a walk one Boxing Day when one of them pronounced the name of this place wrong, giving her the inspiration for a group of TV characters?

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Stollen This spiced and fruity Continental sweet bread is perfect for serving over the festive season with a glass of warm mulled wine.

Ingredients: • 50g butter • 175ml milk • 3 tbsp caster sugar • 375g strong plain white flour, plus extra for kneading • � tsp salt • 1 tsp ground mixed spice • 2 tsp fast-action dried yeast • Zest of 1 lemon • 1 large egg, beaten • 125g raisins • 25g chopped mixed peel • 50g glace cherries, rinsed, dried and quartered • 175g marzipan • Melted butter, for brushing • Icing sugar, for dusting

1. Put the butter, milk and caster sugar in a small pan and heat gently until the sugar has dissolved and the butter has melted. Leave to cool for 10 minutes.

2. Sift the flour, salt and mixed spice into a large bowl and stir in the dried yeast. Make a well in the centre and stir in the milk mixture, lemon zest and egg. Mix together with a round-bladed knife to form a soft and sticky dough.

3. Turn the dough onto a well floured surface and knead for 5-8 minutes until smooth and elastic. At first the dough will be quite sticky so add more flour as necessary.

4. Flatten out the dough and knead in the raisins, cherries and peel until just combined. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with cling film and leave in a warm place for about 1� hours, or until doubled in size.

5. Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for 1-2 minutes, then roll out to a 25cm square. Shape the marzipan into a sausage shape and place down the centre of the dough. Fold one side over to cover the marzipan then repeat with the other side, overlapping in the centre. Seal the ends. Place seam-side down on a greased baking sheet. Cover with oiled cling film and leave in a warm place until doubled in size. Preheat the oven to 190°C, fan 170°C, gas 5.

6. Bake the stollen for 35-45 minutes until golden and sounds hollow when tapped underneath. Brush the hot stollen all over with melted butter and roll in the icing sugar to coat. Leave to cool.

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Finding Gifts For The “Nothing I Need” Brigade

by Kate McLelland

“Don’t buy me anything. There’s nothing I need.”

Isn’t that the most irritating thing anyone can say to you in the lead-up to Christmas?

Especially after you’ve searched the shops for hours or pored over hundreds of websites, trying to think of a suitable present.

It’s the festive season, and not buying anything just isn’t an option, unless you want to feel like a cross between the Grinch and Ebenezer Scrooge on Christmas morning. But what do you get for those friends or family members who genuinely seem to have everything?

I’m not talking a mansion, a yacht and a Ferrari: just all the things they need for comfortable, everyday living.

narrowing down of tastes and desires.

For example, my older brother used to love experimenting with food and drink: he was never happier than when he was given a jar of some obscure sauce or a bottle of cranberry and basil wine as a present.

However in recent years he has become fairly risk averse when it comes to sampling new things, and now it’s all I can do to get him to try a new brand of coffee. It’s the same with TV box sets, music and even clothes. He’s reached the age when he knows what he likes and no longer wants to try something new.

So what are the options when it comes to buying an original gift for the man or woman who says: “There’s nothing I need”?

Give a goat

to survive in areas affected by war or drought. At Oxfam (www.oxfam.org.uk) it costs just £25 to buy a goat for a needy family, who will use your gift to produce nutritious dairy products such as milk and cheese. Oxfam also supplies a brightly coloured gift card that explains your purchase.

An unforgettable experience

If you’ve run out of gift ideas for your nearest and dearest, why not give them an experience? It could be anything from afternoon tea for two at a choice of 70 hotels and restaurants nationwide (£36 from www. redletterdays.co.uk), to a hot air champagne balloon flight for one (from £109 at www. buyagift.co.uk). This isn’t the kind of gift you can keep in your bottom drawer, but the lucky recipient is unlikely to ever forget the sensation of drifting high over the British countryside with a glass of bubbly in their hand.

There comes a time in If your friend or relative has everyone’s life when it’s likely a kind heart, they may enjoy they will have collected all the knowing that their Christmas knick-knacks, gadgets and gift has been used to help gizmos they could ever want. someone less fortunate.

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clever gift idea for people who like to feel they are helping a good cause. Go to www.wwf. org.uk and buy an “adopt a wild animal” pack as a gift.

This isn’t an actual adoption – your donation won’t be linked to a specific animal – but the adoption pack does include a cuddly toy version of the chosen species.

Go retro

If your recipient has everything he or she needs to live in the 21st century, why not go retro? For a number of years now there has been a trend towards reviving and celebrating the stuff of childhood memories. Treat them to a retro sweet hamper (£36) or a retro chocolate gift box (£12.95) full of Munchies, Curly Wurlies and other nostalgic goodies: both

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Vintage board games are also popular and you can buy old games in “as new” condition from online retailers such as eBay and Amazon.

Buy a gift voucher

It used to be that gift vouchers could only be exchanged at one particular retailer, but those days are long gone.

The “Love2Shop” voucher can be spent in over 20,000 UK locations, including restaurants, hotels, spas and leisure resorts (www. highstreetvouchers. com). You can also buy vouchers that can be redeemed at garden centres and theatres.

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Buy a small gift box and enclose a note promising to do something for the recipient: a couple of hours of gardening; baking a cake every week for a month; decorating the spare room.

These gifts are a far cry from a boring box of toiletries or a shirt and tie set, and at least you’ll win Brownie points for original thinking.

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Great Christmas Gifts Buying a book for someone can be a bit of a minefield…

Will they enjoy it? Do they already have a copy? Will you be able to borrow it?

Hopefully our top picks of recent releases will help you to navigate that minefield and get you on Santa’s good side.

Faber Poetry Diary 2016 – Various This is one of those books that you get given one year, and then find yourself buying as a gift for years to come. A weekto-view diary that offers a poem or illustration for each week, the Faber Poetry Diary makes Monday mornings just that bit more enjoyable. The 2016 version includes a wide variety of poets, from Simon Armitage to Wendy Cope, via Dylan Thomas, Alice Oswald, Sylvia Plath and a whole lot more.

The Jacqueline Wilson Christmas Cracker – Jacqueline Wilson Packed with Christmas tales featuring some of Jacqueline Wilson’s best loved characters, this book is pretty much guaranteed to be a hit with girls aged 7-11. Tracy Beaker takes a starring role, and there are also appearances from identical twins Ruby and Garnet, along with Hetty Feather and other favourites. There are also festive puzzles, recipes, craft ideas, fun facts and more to keep her entertained long after the latest ‘must-have’ toy has been discarded. Ideally, give it as a gift early on in December, so that the recipient can make full use of the present-wrapping tips and Christmas craft ideas.

Everyday Super Food – Jamie Oliver No present list would be complete without at least one cookery book, and Jamie Oliver seems to be a favourite with everyone from wannabee Junior Masterchefs to seasoned bakers. With Everyday Super Food, Jamie is making it his mission to prove that lowcalorie, nutritious meals can still be pretty darn delicious.

Breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks are all covered and there’s something to tempt most taste buds, from spicy ‘Energy Balls’ to ‘Super Tasty Miso Broth’ and ‘Harissa Roasted Aubergine’.

The Lake House – Kate Morton It’s 1933 and a missing child throws the privileged Edevane family into a downward spiral.

Fast forward seventy years and the child’s older sister, Alice, finds herself re-opening old wounds when a police detective starts asking questions about the unsolved case. A real page-turner, this is the kind of book you want to curl up and disappear into on Boxing Day. (It’s also a great one to give as a gift in the understanding that you get to read it once the recipient has finished with it.)

The Three-Year Swim Club – Julie Checkoway Buying for a biography lover?

This inspiring book tells the story of a school teacher in 1930s Maui who wanted to give his under-privileged pupils a brighter future. Soichi Sakamoto set out to transform the children into Olympic swimmers, despite not having any training himself, and the fact that most of the children had never seen a swimming pool. A great read for lovers of tales of triumph over adversity.

The Magical Christmas – Lizzie Mary Cullen Who would have thought that colouring books for adults would have become such a phenomenon? If you know a fan, or are just buying a present for someone who could seriously do with a chance to unwind, The Magical Christmas is a good choice. From traditional gingerbread houses to alternative Christmas days (surfing in Sydney anyone?), each turn of the page reveals a new intricate scene just waiting for pen or pencil to bring it to life. The only difficult part of this gift is resisting the urge to start colouring it in yourself.

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The Tech Trends For 2016 What Will Everybody Be Talking About?

internet and control it from a music and movies are being In many ways 2015 has been phone, somebody will do it. The streamed over the internet, an in-between year, with many automated home might just be usually as part of subscription firms offering slightly updated on its way, a mere 90 years services such as Netflix or versions of products they after it was first predicted.

Amazon Prime. That trend will launched last year – so, for continue in a big way this year, example, Apple replaced the PRIVACY WORRIES with streaming firms investing iPhone 6 with the iPhone 6S, The problem with letting your heavily in new programming Samsung updated the Note 4 digital assistants organise - so for example Amazon is to the Note 5 and so on. Bigger everything is that your digital spending millions to bring the things are coming in 2016 - so assistants end up knowing Top Gear trio back to TV on its what will be hogging the higheverything about you service. You’ll also see some tech headlines? Let’s find out. and possibly sharing that TV channels going streamingWEARABLE COMPUTERS information with marketers or only, and rival channels We’ve seen these already, of other third parties. The more appearing on the BBC’s iPlayer. course, but devices such as we let our devices organise the Apple Watch and Android SMARTER DIGITAL our lives and our homes, the Wear watches were just the first ASSISTANTS more likely a really big privacy steps. Wearables are getting Apple’s Siri, Microsoft’s Cortana scandal is likely to strike. smarter, their batteries better and Google Now are already AD BLOCKING and their apps more useful, and pretty clever, but they’ll get Trouble’s brewing on the increased competition means smarter still this year. Apple, internet over advertising. they should get a lot cheaper Microsoft and Google are Invasive ads and privacytoo. And wearables aren’t just spending big money on hiring invading advertising trackers for showing off or for going to artificial intelligence experts, are making some websites the gym: they can help monitor and the goal is to make Siri unusable, and more and more chronic medical conditions too. and Google Now so familiar of us are blocking those ads with your routine that they’ll WIRELESS CHARGING - which means the websites show you the information you Some smartphones already aren’t making any money. This need before you even need charge wirelessly, as do some issue has been bubbling under it. Their voice recognition will smartwatches, but this year for a few years but now that improve too: it’s already good, should see wireless charging ad-blocking tools are available but if you’ve got a strong accent become more mainstream: on mobile devices - something you’ll know that there’s still a lot Intel’s new PC processors that wasn’t the case until the of room for improvement. support it, and there’s a good end of this year - it’s going to be chance Apple will throw its SMARTER THINGS a really big deal in 2016. weight behind it too. The longThe Internet of Things has promised wire-free world might been massively hyped, but it Images left to right: Netflix not be too far off. should start to deliver on its on a TV; Samsung Gear 2 promises in 2016. Smart plugs, STREAMING EVERYTHING smartwatches; Nest wireless smart lights, smart cameras, If you’re still buying CDs or camera; Cortana digital smart TVs, smart locks… if it’s DVDs you’re in a shrinking assistant on Windows Phone possible to connect it to the minority: 98 more and more TV, To advertise call: 01928 727 165 or email: helsbytohand@btinternet.com

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Thinking of buying a hamster?

Which type should you choose?

As one of the most popular small pets in the UK, hamsters take pride of place in many homes. They can make a great first pet for children, although they do not tolerate rough handling, so you need to make sure that younger ones treat them gently.

Dwarf vs golden hamsters Not many people know that you can buy dwarf hamsters as an alternative to the more commonly known Syrian, or golden hamster. Syrian

hamsters live for 2-3 years on average, and are very solitary in nature. They should be kept on their own in a cage, as they display a strong tendency to fight with other hamsters.

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They look extremely cute, but beware if they escape their cage – they can be very difficult to catch! This type of hamster is not as solitary as its golden counterpart, but even so it is advisable to check with the breeder or pet shop whether two or more hamsters would mix.

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between the ages of four and eight weeks. Care will involve cleaning their cage, providing the correct type of food, as well as making sure they are entertained when you are asleep.

Hamsters love to climb and run around, and these activities are essential for their health.

They’ll need a large cage with a wheel and other toys such as cardboard tubes. Wooden toys are also good for keeping their teeth short. http://www.petsathome.com/shop/en/pets/ advice/small-animal-care-advice/hamstercare-advice/caring-for-your-hamster http://www.petsathome.com/shop/en/pets/ advice/small-animal-care-advice/hamstercare-advice/are-hamsters-the-rightanimal-for-you

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Did you attend Helsby High School in the ‘80’s?

If so this re-union is for you!

At The Mersey View

7:30pm start Feb 6th 2015 Open to all Helsby High attendees who attended the school throughout the 80’s £5 per head Any info required contact Steve: Slpracing41@gmail.com or better still add your name to the list on facebook to book your place & for details how to pay!

Amazing Poppies!

The Poppy Collecting reached the amazing total of over £14,000 Many, many thanks to those who gave a morning or afternoon to collect - and to those who gave so generously.

We know, by the stories we are told, how much the money is needed and how well it used.

Joan (Poppy organiser)

In addition to the defibrillators available in Helsby as per last month PLEASE NOTE that the defibrillator at Loxley Hall, Lower Robin Hood Lane, Helsby, WA6 0BW 01928 723622 is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Charity Concert Friday 11th December 7pm

Helsby Methodist Church

Highfield Male Voice Choir with Hornsmill Primary School £6 adult, £1 children

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TIME TO REMEMBER

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For tickets or information, contact: Heather Oulton: T: 01928 724587 or E: heatherrachael@aol.com Suzanne Robinson: T: 07790 544072 or E: robinson_s@live.co.uk www.kelsborrowchoir.org

WELCOME FROM ST. LUKE’S CATHOLIC CHURCH FRODSHAM Parish Administrator Fr. Isidore Madueke

Christmas Services: Holy Mass Thur. 24th Dec. Vigil of the Nativity 6.00 pm. and 8.00 pm.

Fri.25th Dec. The Nativity 9.00am & 11.00am.

Other Events in December: Sat.12th Dec. Advent preparation for Christmas. Day of Recollection; Theme: “The Incarnation of his Merciful Love.”

10am. - 3.30pm.

Sun. 13th. Dec. Christmas Carol Concert in aid of CAFOD 5pm.

ALL WELCOME See the parish web page for further details: stlukesparish.org.uk

A special service of thanksgiving for those we have loved and lost, at Frodsham Methodist Church, Kingsley Road, Frodsham WA6 6BA, on Saturday 5th December at 3pm.

This service is especially for anyone who may have been bereaved and would welcome the opportunity to share in a special service of remembrance. Everyone is very warmly invited to come along. We will have a number of Christmas gift tags available on which we invite you to write a message of love, or just simply a name, and to put it on the Christmas tree in church, where it will remain throughout the Christmas season.

If you would like further information, or if you are unable to attend the service but would like a gift tag placed on the tree in memory of a loved one, please ring 01928 732616 or 01928 733278.

‘Joy to the World’ Saturday 19th December 2015 at 7.30pm, St Laurence’s Church, Frodsham. Conducted

by Howard Kane and accompanied by Robert Wood A wonderful evening to celebrate Christmas with the singing of Carols from the Home Nations and Carols from Croatia, Poland, Puerto Rica and China. Plus the Christmas Choruses from Messiah, contemporary pieces by Eric Whitacre and Ola Gjeilo and of course Audience Carols. We will also be accompanied by solo Violinist, Daniel Axworthy.

Tickets are Adults £8, Children £5 available from Dandelion Gifts, June Ross: 01928 890736 and Morag Bragger 07845 730061.

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Route for this years Rotary Christmas Float.

Wed 2nd Dec – Helsby - Plovers Lane, Bates Lane, Landscape Dene, Foxhill Grove, Old Chester Road, Portland Place, Hale View Road.

Thu 3rd Dec – Frodsham - Quayside, Bridge Lane, Ellis Lane, Pear Tree Close, Francis Road, Weaver Road/Crescent, Coronation Drive, St Hildas, Hayes Crescent Fri 4th Dec – Frodsham - Howey Lane, Carriage Drive, Howey Rise, Netherton Drive, Hillfield, Church Road, Fieldway Sat 5th Dec – Helsby – Tesco 1000-1700 Sun 6th Dec – Helsby – Tesco 1000-1600 Sun 6th Dec – Frodsham - Ship St, Waterside, Hawthorn Road, Salt Works, Ashton Drive, Clifton Crescent.

Mon 7th Dec – Helsby - Primrose Lane, Latham Avenue, Meliden Grove, Linden Drive, Hillview Avenue, Rydal Grove, Tue 8th Dec – Helsby - Robin Hood Lane, The Rock, Swireford Road, Rockfield Drive, Britannia Gardens, Crossland Terrace.

Wed 9th Dec – Alvanley - Meres Edge (Helsby), The Paddock, Alvanley Road, Arden Lea, Alvanley.

Thu 10th Dec – Frodsham - Fluin Lane, Lime Avenue, The Willows, , Beech Avenue, Langdale Way, Penrith, Thirlmere.

Sat 12th Dec – Frodsham - Sainsburys Eddisbury Square – 1000-1700 Sun 13th Dec – Frodsham - Marsh Lane, Fountain Lane, Park Lane, Queensway, Kingsway, Sandfields, London Road, Churchfield, Red Lane, Ashlands.

Mon 14th Dec – Frodsham - Keswick Drive, Coniston, Grassmere, Ennerdale, Silverdale, Buttermere, Borrowdale.

Tue 15th Dec – Frodsham - School Lane, Bellemonte Road, Hillside Road, Arran Drive.

Wed 16th Dec - Helsby - Vicarage Lane, Smithy Lane, Bank house Lane, Hallastone Road, Rake Lane, Station Avenue, Crescent Drive, Sandringham Avenue.

Thu 17th Dec – Frodsham – Townfield Lane, Doric Avenue, Fairways, Clover, Pollard, Bickerton.

Fri 18th Dec - Helsby - Queens Drive, Kings Drive, Mountain View, Parkfield Drive, Lower Robin Hood Lane, Freshmeadow Lane, Sat 19th Dec – Frodsham – Morrisons 1000-17000 Sat 19th Dec – Kingsley - The Hurst, Top Road, Hunters Hill, Beech View, Westbrook Road.

Sun 20th Dec – Frodsham - Bradley Lane, Springbourne, Roylene Drive, Vicarage ln, Bracken Way, Kingsley Green, Top road.

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Frodsham and Kingsley Transition Initiatives send a big thank-you to all their supporters and wish everyone a joyous and peaceful Xmas and New year.

Nativity Festival at

Weaver Vale Autumn Group Meeting Brace, brace, brace was the order given to the members of the Weaver Vale group of WI’s at their Autumn meeting on October 15th. This order was given by coxswain and pilot Sue Hickman Marsay when she spoke to members of her work now as a captain of a pilot boat on the Humber estuary. She also spoke of her previous work as a trainer of pilots, crew and workers from the North Sea oil rigs. Members were taken through a practice safety routine of what would happen if the helicopter has to make an emergency landing. This was where the scary but necessary brace is used.

Speaking vividly about her voluntary work with the Hornsea Inshore Lifeboat Service members could appreciate how close to her heart that work is.

Helsby Methodist Church Do you have a Nativity Scene that you get out each Christmas?

We would love you to share it with us and the story connected with it if there is one!

Our church will be open for everyone Friday 11th December 2.00pm-4.00pm & Saturday 12th December10.30am-3.00pm Come along and enjoy seeing them and join us for a cuppa and a mince pie too!

Bring them along to church on Thursday 10th December, afternoon or evening between 2.00pm – 4.00pm and 6.00pm- 8.00pm

For further information please contact Chris Critchley (722094)

Sue was thanked by a member from Frodsham WI. This talk followed a delicious lunch of soup and sweet supplied and served by the delegates and helpers from the 7 WI’s in the Weaver Vale group. Guests attending included County Chairwoman Frances Woollam, members of the CFWI board, Village, Forest and North Cheshire Groups.

During the afternoon Helsby Hillside were presented with the Group Bowls Trophy and Norley WI with a cheque for the Group Bursary.

Next meeting is on Wednesday May 18th and is the Spring Evening Meeting.

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Ashton Hayes Primary School

Christmas Fair Friday December 4 5.30pm-7.30pm Ashton Hayes Village Hall (opposite school)  Santa’s Grotto  Refreshments  Crafts and lots more!

 Free entry ·

Calling all Michael Owen fans!

Alvanley Primary School

Christmas Fair

Friday 4th December from 6pm Live auction in the school at approx. 6.45pm including a football and Nike England shirt signed by Michael Owen who kindly donated it.

Raffle, stalls and BBQ etc Proceeds all go to the school.

Rotary Club of Frodsham and Helsby Present

St. Paul’s Church Concert ‘Let It Snow’ An evening of festive songs and carols lead by ‘Come & Sing’ 7.30pm Sat 12th December Plenty of old favourites plus choral highlights from Disney’s animated feature ‘Frozen’ Tickets £6 on the door, children with an adult are free 01928 723327

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Singalong at Christmas with ‘Equinox’

Tuesday, 22nd December 2015, 7.30pm.

Frodsham Methodist Church, Kingsley Rd £8.00 incl tea and mince pies.

Tickets from Dandelion Gifts, Ian Tickle Estate Agents, Or Valarie Ball 01928 735922

Proceeds in aid of Rotary Charities and Frodsham Methodist Church.

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We Warmly Invite You To Our Christmas Celebrations

HELSBY METHODIST CHURCH Friday 11th and Saturday 12th December - Nativity Festival Our church will be open for everyone.

Friday 11th December 2.00pm – 4.00pm & Saturday 12th December 10.30am – 3.00pm

Puzzle Solutions Word Search Hidden phrase: At Christmas, all roads lead home. Marjorie Holmes

Pictograms

1. Iron Man 2. The Hills Have Eyes 3. Carry On Doctor Easy

Sudoku

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Sunday 13th December 6.30pm Carol Service – Revd Steve Santry followed by mince pies and a drink Thursday 24th December – Christmas Eve 4.00pm Christingle Service - The story of the first Christmas - with sweets, candles, oranges!

Start Christmas with the festive fun event.

Followed by drinks and mince pies Friday 25th December – Christmas Day 10.30am Family Celebration - Family Service for ALL Bring a present - share the fun.

ST PAUL’S CHURCH Sunday 20th December 6.30pm Christmas Carol Service Thursday 24th December – Christmas Eve 4.30pm Christingle and Crib Service 11.30pm Midnight Mass Friday 25th December – Christmas Day 10.00am Holy Communion service with Carols Everyone Welcome May you receive the blessings and peace of our Lord and Saviour this Christmas time

Spot The Difference Solution

2 Minute Trial 3 Letters Duh Duo Hod Hop Hup Lop Old Pod Pud

4 Letters Hold Loud Loup Plod Updo

6 Letters Holdup Uphold

1. Tail 2. Nostrils 3. Hand 4. Ear 5. Eye 6. Shell colour 7. Mouth 8. Big eyes 9. Spots missing 10. Foot Hidato

Christmas Quiz 1. Gavin And Stacey 2. The Simpsons 3. Charlie Brown (in A Charlie Brown Christmas) 4. David Walliams 5. Only Fools And Horses 6. Catherine Tate 7. Queen Elizabeth II (in 1957) 8. Archie Mitchell 9. An alarm clock 10. Wimbledon Common (the mispronunciation gave her the inspiration for The Wombles)

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Index of advertisers Accountants / Tax / HR agp 60 Applegate & Co. 34 Accomodation Stonehouse Farm B & B 36 Alarms & Security Complete Security Services 35 Aerial Engineer/Sky TV Latham Aerials 83 Architecture / Design Cheshire Planning Solutions 32 Scott Architecture 36 Beauty / Holistics / Tanning Care Love Pamper 37 Enhanced Beauty Studio 22 Mind Body Solutions - spray tan 6 Serenity 51 Brewery Frodsham Brewery 30 Builder / Merchants /Joiner / Plastering A-Joiner 104 BB Construction 85 Davies Home Improvements 4 Frodsham Plastering Services 90 Ken Leach Building & Joinery 60 Mad Jak Joinery 46 More Than Loft Ladders 74 Tim’s Plastering 102 Butcher / Farm Shop Forresters 49 Car Repairs /MOT/ Tyres/ Valeting Frodsham Tyres 101 JPW Body Repairs 96 O’Neill Dent Repair 78 Cleaning The Carpet & Oven Cleaning Co. 70 Computing Helsby PC’s 52 Dentist Main Street Dental 96 Education Kings School 10,11, 21 Kumon 48 Electrician / Lighting Cheshire Boiler & Electrical Services 53 Electrical Wholesale Supplies 78 Frodsham Electrical Services 76 KDE Ltd 64-65 Trinergy 88-89 Woodhouse Plumb & Electric 18,19,58,59 Estate / Letting Agent / Houses for Sale Ballards Sales & Letting Agent 63 Hunters Estate Agent 2 Your Move Andrew Hayes 110 & 116 Fencing / Paving / Driveways Antony Worrall & Son 34 Financial / Mortgage Advisor Karen Bushell Wealth Management 14 Paul D Clarke FPC 66 Flooring Kingsley Carpets 54 Lee Rodgers 52 The Little Carpet Shop 87

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Fuel County Oil Group 41 Delamere Logs 44 Funeral Directors / Monumental Masons DG Baines 74 DT Turner 60 Laurence Jones 103 Furniture / Kitchen / Bathroom / Beds A-Design Kitchen & Bathrooms 92 A-Z Shutters & Blinds 102 CB Interiors (Interior Design) 39 Curtains of Frodsham 56 Granite Transformations 97 Indulgence Furniture 29 Inspired Bathrooms and Wet rooms 105 Kingsley Carpets - Beds 55 Matt Finish 46 NYK Kitchen, Bedroom, Mirror Doors 76 Panda Blinds 72 The Bathroom Restorers 99 Unique Design Kitchen & Bathroom 12-13 Garage Doors Pennine Garage Doors 82 Gardening Cutting Hedge Garden Services 66 D & N Garden Products 79 David Edwards - garden & groundwork 52 Frodsham Tree Solutions 71 Gleave’s Garden Centre 23 Hillside Garden and Tree 78 WOW - Design 62 Gift Shop Candles Plus 7 JTO Vintage 8-9 Mayland Art 24 The Little Craft Company 22 Greengrocers Hales 27 Hairdressing / Barber Charles John 5 Concept Hair salon 38 Frazar James 28 Hair by Design 41 Headlines 26 Health / Care Feet First - foot health care 32 Frodsham Chiropody/Podiatry Clinic 25 Hillcrest Care Home 92 Home Instead Senior Care 46 Jewellers DRB Jewellers 20 Les Harris 15 Odd Jobs / Property repairs Cheshire Handyman 80 Frodsham Handyman 28 James Gribbin 96 JL Moston - Maintenance & Joinery 82 Odd Jobs - John 48 The DIY Man 100 Total Home Solutions 38 Painter & Decorator Roy Lamb 62 Steven Bishop 86

Pets Ashcroft Veterinary Surgery 94 Cheshire pet Sitting 78 K9 BRATS 94 Sutton Farm Livery Stables 41 Picture Framing Weaver Gallery 56 Plumbing & Heating Ark Services 44 Cheshire Boiler & Electrical Services 53 Gasmarc 80 Indigo Heating, Plumbing & Gas 91 KDE Ltd 64-65 LPW Plumbing Services - 24HR 6 M.Bunting Plumbing & Heating 100 Plumb Direct 62 RAC Gas 102 Trinergy 88-89 Woodhouse Plumb & Electric 18,19,58,59 Removal Service Here Today Gone Tomorrow 4 Man and Van - Ben Hirst 38 Restaurants / Pub / Function Venue Amoré Bar - Restaurant 47 Eccies Club - Bar 45 Frodsham Golf Club 42-43 The Old Bank Tea Rooms 8-9 Mill House Café 1 The Bull’s Head 86 The Dunham Arms 32 The Tea Cosy Café 24 Roofing All-Mighty Roofing 107 Altitude Roofing 82 JNF Roofing 95 P Turner Roofing 85 Total Roofline Solutions 90 Sewing Alterations, lessons, haberdashery Elizabeth Arnold 48 Sew Simple 30 Skip / Scrap Metal NW Skips 80 Solicitors Collaborative Law 17 Sport & Leisure Catton Hall Shooting Range 75 Danash School of Dancing 61 Frodsham Panto 28 Graham Tonge Golf Lessons 14 Jamie Garner Golf Lessons 4 Kathryn Smith School of Dance 20 Los Pacamino’s Live 81 Tiling / Tile Showroom CB Tiling 86 Taxis Cheshire Travel Services 70 Frodsham and District Taxis 115 Kingsley Travel 36 Turners Travel 74 Windows/Conservatories/Canopies Fairview Windows 68 - 69 Kelsall Windows 73 Wrought Iron Work Dunham Hill Smithy 100 Utility Bills @helsbytohand Helsby to Hand note: Deadlinecall: for Advertising in the November edition is 20th October The Utility Warehouse 33 To advertise 01928 727 165 or email: helsbytohand@btinternet.com

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Returns from Manchester Airport will incur a £2.80 Car Park Charge Drop Off and Pick Up for Liverpool Airport will incur a £2.00 Car Park Charge

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