June 2016

Issue 134 - June 2016

The voice for local business

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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Hello and welcome to the June edition.

I’m happy to report of yet another award for a local business... Louis Atkins from Cheshire Boiler and Electrical Services scooped WINNER of The Best Heating & Plumbing Contractor at The Grafters Awards glittering gala dinner which was held on the 19th May at the Mercure Manchester Piccadilly Hotel. An evening which celebrated the NW Construction Industry as well as raising funds for ‘When You Wish Upon A Star’, congratulations!

Is your wedding on the horizon? ‘FIRST DANCE’ wedding packages can be booked through Cheshire Flow (p6). Learn to dance, calm those first dance nerves and surprise your guests with a twist on that awkward fist dance ‘shuffle!’

On 23rd May, fracking was given the go ahead in the UK for the first time in five years....

Despite overwhelming local opposition, Ryedale, a tiny town in one of the most unspoiled parts of rural Yorkshire was approved for drilling by the local council.

If you do not want fracking in this area, NOW is the time to get involved by joining our local Frack Free group (see community pages). You can also display the poster on this month’s back cover to show your support.

Also on this month’s community pages there is an abundance of local events to attend, so pencil them in and have a great month!

Until next time...

Best Wishes,

Sarah x

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“Get Your FLOW On” at Latin Flow!

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Learn to Dance ‘Strictly’ Style – No Partner Needed Dance Yourself Fit whilst having fun!

Contact Name: Amy Richards Email: cheshireflow@gmail.com Phone: 07711249732 ‘LIKE’ us on Facebook: Cheshire Flow Website: www.cheshireflow.com

NEW BEGINNERS CLASS LAUNCHING IN FRODSHAM JUNE 6TH! Due to popular demand – we are excited to announce the launch of a NEW LATIN FLOW BEGINNERS class in Frodsham!

This is an introduction to LATIN & BALLROOM dance, ideal for the absolute beginner & those wanting to increase their fitness!

Our classes are full of fun and laughter & welcoming of all ages and abilities (even those with two left feet!)

Taught by an IDTA qualified dance teacher with over 15 years experience – let Amy guide you through a…

Cheeky Cha-­‐Cha-­‐Cha… Sassy Samba... Whimsical Waltz or Sizzling Salsa!

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Book Bonanza for Frodsham and Helsby Primary Schools – Courtesy of Land of Beds Land of Beds will donate book vouchers to a local primary school of their customers’ choice each time a bed is purchased in-store at Frodsham or Helsby during June.

“Literacy has a significant relationship with a child’s happiness and success,” says Company Director and mum-of-two Caroline Murray. “We want to support our local schools to offer their pupils access to as much reading material as possible.”

Throughout the promotional month, customers can nominate one of the following primary schools to receive a book voucher: Frodsham C of E, Frodsham Manor House, Frodsham Weaver Vale, St Luke’s Catholic, Horns Mill or Helsby Hillside.

Caroline Murray is pictured with her son

“This is the perfect opportunity to shop local at our new George, aged 7.

Church Street store in Frodsham or at 98 Chester Road, Helsby, and to support not only our family-run business, but also your child’s school,” adds Caroline. “Save on mattresses by top UK manufacturers in our Summer Sale.”

Can you spot the 10 differences?

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And Another Thing...

by Tom Hughes Follow Tom on Twitter @groomsdaybook

After working so hard on her GCSEs, Hannah deserved a reward. A slap up meal with some of her mates perhaps?

I decided to consult Sarah for guidance. The look on her face told me that my reasoning was completely off beam. How had I managed to stagger through to my early middle years without exposure to that most terrible of transatlantic imports - The Prom?

“Tom, it’s a very important milestone in a girl’s life.”

“Yes but she didn’t go to Rydell High and her name’s not Sandra Dee.” “Don’t be silly, now jump in, we’re off to chose the dress.”

“I can’t believe my opinion is of any value.”

catering for tastes that were distinctly sophomoric. Upon entering I was immediately overwhelmed by chiffon and silk. Gingerly I fingered a price tag. The figures swam before my eyes.

I was approached by a formidable woman sporting sparkly spectacles secured around her neck by means of a gold chain. Concerned that she might have seen me balk at the price and afraid of appearing a miser I said, “This one looks lovely. That’s my daughter over there; will you have it in her size?” The woman flipped on her specs and gawped at the Apple Of My Eye, then at the dress. “Yes we have her size. Which school is she at?”

“Rydell - sorry, Rainford High.”

without hesitation said, “No.” “No what?” I asked.

“No. You cannot buy that dress for your daughter.”

“Why not?”

“Because of the school she goes to.”

I felt my hackles rise.

“Madam, I cannot believe that in this day and age, what school you attended is any impediment to free choice. Why am I being discriminated against?”

At this point Sarah intervened. “Tom we’ve found the dress. Here, look.”

And then from behind a curtain appeared Hannah - a vision of blossoming beauty. I turned to the proprietress. “Now Madam, I know we are from lowly stock but my Uncle Henry is on first name terms with the Headmaster so I’m sure if he put in a good word…”

The smartly dressed lady motioned for me to follow “It isn’t, but you’re paying.” her to the desk where she Unconvinced, I eased licked her finger and then the Mondeo into town. ran it firmly down a list.

Eventually we arrived Snapping off her gigs she outside a compact boutique “Tom, it’s got nothing to do looked me in the eye and To advertise call: 01928 727 165 or email: helsbytohand@btinternet.com 10

with that. It’s so girls from the same school don’t turn up in the same dress. Now, the shoes. Hannah, go and show him your shoes.”

decided to press on. “I see, so how much would a pair in which you can actually put one foot in front of the other cost?”

I jumped up and ran behind the sofa. From the safety of my temporary redoubt I said, “I don’t have to go back there again do I?”

Hannah disappeared and, after a pause, tottered back into view wearing a strange pair of glittering stilts.

“Oh, they would be much cheaper.”

“No Tom, relax, we’ll sort that out.”

It was at this point that I felt my grip on reality slipping away.

“And then is that it?”

“Now Tom, aren’t they gorgeous!”

“Where’s this prom being held? Billy Smart’s Circus?

And how on earth are you supposed to walk in those?”

My nemesis with the glittering glasses interjected, “Oh, they’re not for walking in sir, they are what is known as a dinner shoe.”

Dinner shoe? Nonplussed, I

“Look Tom, let’s just pay and I can talk you through it all later.” Gently, Sarah extracted the wallet from my jacket and helped me over to the card terminal.

Safely home (after a lie down) I was offered a restorative cup of tea (two sugars). “Right, that’s the Prom Dress sorted. Now we just have to sort out her After Prom dress.”

“Yes. Apart from the After Prom party.”

“Now I’ve heard of them, is that where a load of giggly drunk teenagers descend on some poor parents house and trash it?”

“Come on Dad,” said Hannah, “we won’t trash anything, promise.”

“Now Tom, don’t worry, leave everything to us, and stop crying...”

Relax with a glass of bubbly while choosing the ring of your dreams

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Charity

BEER FESTIVAL and Family Fun Day

TO BE HELD AT THE WHITE LION AT ALVANLEY

IN AID OF THE ALVANLEY CHARITY FUND, WHICH FOR 2016 IS SUPPORTING DEMENTIA UK.

SATURDAY 2ND JULY FROM 1PM ONWARDS Join us for this great charity event and enjoy: A range of fantastic cask ales Music from local bands Food available all day And much more . . .

Tickets only Last year with our customer’s help £5 Can be purcha sed in advance we raised £5,000 in aid of the at The White

Alvanley Charity so please come along and help us raise funds for this great cause

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Dinner and Wine at £45.00 per person Dinner and Wine, Bed & Breakfast at £71.00 per person

£10.50 per Adult for 2 Course Carvery £7.00 per child for 2 Course Carvery or Childrens Menu Call Hilltops Restaurant to make your Reservation Tel: 01928 735255 * Excludes Bank Holidays etc

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Call for a free, no obligation, market appraisal T: 01928 263083 M:07900 322 966 E: kate@ballardsproperties.co.uk www.ballardsproperties.co.uk

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Move it Or Lose it is a Chair Based exercise class for the over 60’s.

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Tue 7.30pm Frodsham Parish Hall

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Nature Notes by local Helsby Resident

“Deja Vu”

It’s mid July 2015 and I’m having late lunch with my daughter, my back to the window. The garden is a junk yard of children’s delights (some made by me) sandpit in the shape of a boat, trampoline, wooden house on stilts with a slide back down, 3 guinea pig runs and hutches, sometimes fresh horse poo when my daughter has brought her horse in, long grass, over grown bushes. But there are birds all the time. Suddenly she put her finger to her lips and pointed behind me and there on the window feeder, not more than eight feet from my back are two goldfinches feeding on the seeds she’d put out.

I’d been looking out at my front lawn that had gone to seed and there was a goldfinch enjoying a feast of grass seed.

I quietly opened the front door and set up my telescope with a 40x lens and told her to come quietly and take a look, leaving her homework. Twice she refused to be disturbed but the third time it was a demand to do as she was told. She came reluctantly but as soon as she saw it in all it’s beauty she excitedly ran to fetch her mother from upstairs and insisted she came also. 33 years later the roles are reversed, but she couldn’t remember the incident!

My daughter is now giving her 81 year old dad booklets of walks in wales and reserves to visit. I’ve recently taken my friend John to one of those reserves at Gronant, near Prestatyn. There were little terns and arctic terns everywhere bringing back sand eels for their mates and young.

Outside the reserve were ringed plovers on the shingle calling to their tiny chicks to hide. To an unpractised eye decades ago I thought these were tiny balls of wool blowing along the sand, no larger than one’s thumb nail. How can such a tiny thing give one such a thrill and make your day?

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Paul Armitstead Handyman Service Building, Decorating and Gardening.

No job to small Over 20 years experience an honest, reliable and skilled workman

Please contact Paul on:

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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:

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Beautifully Re-furbished

Amoré and Mojito’s Bar - Restaurant - Party Venue 4-8 High Street, Frodsham WA6 7HE

01928 734884

Restaurant is open until 10pm

Our Beautiful Upstairs Restaurant is OPEN Following the refurbishment. The feedback and comments that we have received have been fantastic, thanks to chef, Peter.

Special offer during June. (with this voucher)

All Occasions Catered for Weddings, Christenings, Birthdays, Anniversaries, Funerals etc. Dinner or Buffet. First floor restaurant / downstairs in Amoré or Mojito’s

Come and try our new restaurant Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and take advantage of 2 courses for the price of one!!

Yes, chefs home made desert or starter for Free!!!

To use the offer please pre-book & bring this voucher.

(exclusive upstairs restaurant hire not available in the evening)

FREE ROOM HIRE (2016) if booked in June (Children’s parties not included)

Wedding Packages available from £1,000

FREE entry into Mojito’s Every weekend

Use of our restaurant for your wedding breakfast then exclusive use of Mojito’s to dance the night away - perfect!

Special offers / band details on facebook

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2 Crown Buildings Latham Avenue Helsby

Tel: 01928 724422

Open Tues - Sat with late nights Wed & Thurs

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May is National Walking which is all about and newbies for novices session - AMonth, SESSIONS TASTER encouraging people to walk more throughout May to Nordic walking.

– a great excuse to go out Nordic walking in the Spring it is howsunshine.

Learn about the benefits of Nordic Walking and Nordic Walking UK have set up a series of sessions than just walking with poles. more much all over the UK for the weekend of 14th & 15th May and 9.30am at Saturdays Most up DELAMERE offering you a FOREST: chance to catch on the latest techniques at noon.

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WALK LEARN TO NORDIC TECHNIQUE REFRESHER – if COURSES you completed a Learn to Nordic at Moore June FRI 3RD Start walk course a while back1pm but feel like youNature need aReserve refresher on Forest benefit at Delamere your to ensure are getting the maximum 1.30pm June you WED 1ST Starttechnique from – aJune refresher is for you.

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Learn about over the of and Nordic walking pace. distance concerns with for those Ideal and how it’s farway moretothan with poles.

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LEARN TO NORDIC WALK COURSES mobility. increase 1pm at Moore, start Fridayjoint 29thApril Easy at Delamere Forest start Wed 4th May 1.30pm Find Us in PARK CASTLE in TASTERS Sun 8th May 9am at Delamere Forest Frodsham and Helsby start are Free for Frodsham Residents Smart Local App For more information about regular walks and wellbeing sessions vist and Book online now at www.kerleysnordicwalking.co.uk

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Books for Dad Struggling for inspiration this Father’s Day? Perhaps books are the way to go. Whether dad likes escaping into a thriller, getting creative with the kids, or cooking up a storm in the kitchen, there’s sure to be something in our selection to keep him happy.

The Den Book – Fiona Danks Hairy Bikers Blood, Conspiracy – Iain Gale The Den Book – Fiona Danks TheThe Hairy Bikers Blood, Conspiracy – Iain Gale and Schofield Sweat Tyres: The and JoJo Schofield Bernard Cornwell Sweat andand Tyres: The Bernard Cornwell fansfans willwill Packed with creative inspiration, with creative inspiration, Autobiography – Dave Myers Packed thank for introducing them Autobiography – Dave Myers thank youyou for introducing them The Den Book is full ideas The Den Book is full of of ideas to to Si King to Iain Gale’s series about andand Si King to Iain Gale’s series about encourage Dad outside Dad to to getget outside If Dad enjoys autobiography, encourage a maverick soldier in the If Dad enjoys an an autobiography, a maverick soldier in the and have with kids have funfun with thethe kids (or(or is the perfect book to wrap and Peninsular War. James Keane thisthis is the perfect book to wrap Peninsular War. James Keane grandkids).

Whether they want grandkids).

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Hobbies Why You’ll Be Bowled Over By This Popular Game

By Kate McLelland A team of uniformed players lined up to bowl on a perfectly manicured green is one of the most evocative sights of the summer. Lawn Bowls is a gently-paced team game that – like cricket matches on the village green – seems to reflect a British way of life that has barely changed in hundreds of years.

Bowling is popular for two main reasons: it’s a highly social game, offering a strong sense of camaraderie within the club itself and the potential to develop wider networks through inter-club matches. It is also accessible to new members, being one of the easiest team sports to pick up (although regulars will tell you it takes time and skill to perfect the techniques required).

takes responsibility for directing the team’s shots and tactics.

Despite its status as one of Great Britain’s most popular sports, up to now Lawn Bowls has had the reputation of being more suitable for the older generation. That view has recently been challenged by an upsurge of interest in Barefoot Bowls, a relatively new Australian variant of the game that has attracted more young people to play. Barefoot Bowls uses four players per team with a game length of between 3060 minutes, although the main objective – to get your bowls as close to the jack as possible – remains the same.

Another more traditional variant of Lawn Bowls is Crown Green Bowls, which adds an additional level of challenge Lawn Bowls is played in singles, as it is played on an uneven pairs, triples and four player surface. In France the game of teams. Players use weighted Pétanque is played on a hard bowls known as ‘woods’ that dirt or gravel surface, either in are heavier on one side, giving public parks or dedicated areas them a bias. The bowls are called boulodromes. Hollow rolled along a flat grass bowling metal balls are bowled towards green towards a smaller ball, a ‘cochonnet’ (which translates or jack, with points scored for as ‘piglet’), which is the Gallic version of the English jack. the woods that stop closest to Pétanque is surprisingly popular the jack. The team captain (or in the UK too, andresponding the English to ‘skipper’) alwaysmention plays lastHelsby and Please to Hand when

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“Think about it, love,” Terry “It’ll save money,” Terry said. said, “we’re on a tight budget.”

“It’s my big day.” Gina stuck “I’m not getting married in a out her bottom lip. “I don’t want pigsty.” Gina folded her arms. anything dodgy.”

“Alright, keep your chandeliers.” “You’re quite right, love,” Terry Dufty chewed the end of his nodded. “Got any other ideas, pencil. “We’ll just make our mate?” savings elsewhere.”

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“Thanks but no thanks. I can handle this wedding, and bring it in on budget.” She sighed. “Perhaps I don’t need chandeliers after all.”

Before Dufty could interrupt she added, “You can forget about the pigsty though.”

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“Sorry mate, looks like you won’t be needed after all.” Terry faked an apologetic smile.

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Longer days mean it’s time to head out to the garden.

However large or small your outside space, some careful planning will ensure that it is flexible enough for playing games, entertaining or simply putting your feet up and relaxing, writes Katherine Sorrell Today’s gardens are more like an outdoor room, used for playing, cooking, socialising and resting; they are multifunctional spaces that look good but also work hard for every member of the family.

In a large garden, the ideal layout includes separate areas for dining, relaxing and playing – perhaps with a ‘secret’ children’s area at the far end, including structures such as a swing, trampoline, climbing frame or tepee. A peaceful area away from both the house and the kids is ideal for a hammock or a deck chair – perhaps near some scented flowers or under a tree for shade. And the dining area is best closest to the house, with space nearby for a barbecue or even an outdoor kitchen.

Consider changes in levels – they add interest and are easier to deal with than slopes, but avoid lots of steps between the door and the dining table.

Flooring is key, too - will you choose stone slabs, gravel, bricks, decking, wood chips or perhaps tiles that complement your kitchen flooring for an inside-outside look? Just like indoors, your choice of garden flooring can signal a change from one area to another. It is also a question of practicality and cost: specify stone slabs for the dining area, for example, and save money with woodchips in the children’s play area.

interest and offering places for climbers to grow. Think about fences, hedges, walls, arches, arbours and pergolas – a simple metal archway over a path entwined with fragrant honeysuckle makes a lovely focal point, while a small wooden pergola can link two different areas of the garden and offer a shady spot to sit in.

Finally, furniture. Consider waterproof upholstery, outdoor sofas and all-weather rattan, choosing designs and colourways that link with the whole space. You can even accessorise outdoor sofas with scatter cushions and interior throws or blankets for when it gets chilly. If space is restricted, opt for folding furniture and play equipment that can be put away, or build seating into your hard landscaping – an extra-wide low wall makes a great bench seat and you can even build in hinged storage for cushions.

The time is right to start planning your stunning summer garden, and creating more useable space outdoors is far more economical than a new basement or roof conversion – in fact, turning outdoor space into an extra outdoor room may add value to your property.

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Finance

By Ann Haldon

Staying In Or Leaving The EU

What are the implications for your personal finances?

With so much speculation about the economic implications of leaving the EU, you are probably wondering what the effect will be on your personal finances, whether we stay or go.

The problem is there’s a lack of hard data or previous experience on which to model financial predictions for leaving the EU, so clear judgement is already hampered. David Cameron’s negotiations at the summit earlier this year mean that we retain the pound if we stay in Europe, and won’t be forced into adopting the euro at any future point.

Many top business people and political figures are campaigning strongly to leave, and envision a more stable UK having regained our independence - negotiating trade deals on our own terms, and taking back the control we once had.

providing some of the expert opinions aired in the media over the last few months on: • The value of the pound.

• The state of the property market.

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• Data roaming charges. a majority vote to leave the eu the value of sterling At the start of 2016, sterling fell to its lowest level for 10 years against the dollar, largely due to the uncertainty surrounding our membership of the European Union. In general, a weaker sterling brings higher inflation and reduced purchasing power for consumers, but low value might only be an issue during the transition period rather than in the long-term.

Ratings agency, Moody’s, have also suggested the UK’s strong credit rating could be put at risk if we leave the EU, but as we mentioned earlier, opinions aren’t based on hard evidence as there’s no data on which to model an outcome.

Others have suggested that being independent of Europe would allow us to forge our own way without impedance, taking more control over how sterling fares in the markets. In fact, former CBI leader, John Longworth, recently expressed his personal view that the UK’s future would be “brighter” if we left Europe.

agents eMoov surveyed 1,000 homeowners about the impact of an exit on property prices.

55% of people thought an exit would affect the price of their property with 34% of this number suggesting that it could increase the value of their home.¹ eMoov say that, rather than an exit from Europe directly affecting the UK property market, the accompanying general economic uncertainty might dissuade would-be purchasers from making such a huge financial decision, which could then reduce overall demand.

Fuel prices The Automobile Association claims that petrol prices would rise by nearly 19p per litre soon after an exit vote.2 Their calculation was based on a report by Goldman Sachs, which estimated a 20% fall in the value of the pound, and a tripling of oil prices.

If this sounds like a huge increase you might be right; however, the RAC suggests that even if sterling did fall in value, fuel prices would not be dramatically affected by the drop.

Cost of travel So what iSSueS Should Dame Carolyn McCall, CEO of we be thinking about? easyJet, has warned that the To provide a clearer picture cost of travel would rise steeply of the issues involved when if we exit the EU, and it would thinking about the pound in mean the end of cheap flights. your pocket, we’ve covered Others suggest a less severe a few of the areas that would impact for holidaymakers, experience the biggest impact the property market saying that a fall in local prices should 64 we exit, as well as this year, estate To advertise call:Earlier 01928 727 165online or email: helsbytohand@btinternet.com within many countries would

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Again, even if a drop in the value of the pound does occur, there’s no reason to believe that it would be a long-term problem. data roaming charges The cost of using mobile phones and other devices abroad could increase significantly if we leave the EU. This is because the arrangement to reduce extortionate data roaming fees once charged by UK providers may no longer be valid if we are not part of the European Union. It is thought unlikely that a similar agreement could be reached by an independent UK. voting to Stay At the EU summit in February, David Cameron secured ‘special status’ for the UK in Europe. This includes

exemption from the ‘ever closer union’ which would involve greater political integration of member states - one of the original intentions of the EU’s founders.

The Prime Minister also attained specific recognition that the euro was not the sole currency within the Union, protecting the existence of sterling now and in the future.

Financial regulation by Europe is expected to continue, however, and this is one of the major issues for those wanting to exit.

Author and property expert, Kate Faulkner, believes that growth of the property market would continue if we were to stay in Europe, but this would be at a reasonable level rather than a return of the unsustainable price rises that we’ve seen in the past.

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Summertime 1. Which group had a number one hit single in 1970 with In The Summertime?

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3. In Australia, the summer solstice occurs during which month of the year?

4. Which soap opera is set in Summer Bay? 5. In what year did a dachshund called Waldi become the first official mascot for the Summer Olympics?

6. Which city is closest to Balmoral Castle, a popular summer retreat of the Queen?

7. In the Cliff Richard film Summer Holiday, what do the main characters convert into a holiday caravan as they set out on a drive across Europe?

8. The William Shakespeare play A Midsummer Night’s Dream is set in and around which European capital city?

9. The song Summertime by George Gershwin was composed for which opera?

10. Which 1958 novella by H.E. Bates has a title that is taken from William Shakespeare’s Sonnet 18 that begins “Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day?” where it follows the phrase “Rough winds do shake”?

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Phone Home

Are you ready to control everything in your house with a smartphone app?

In the 1930s, magazines predicted a really exciting thing called the smart home - a home where everything was automated and easy to control.

It’s taken its time to turn up, but smart home technology is finally here. From your boiler to your light bulbs, there’s an app for almost everything.

Most smart home technology is designed to connect to your Wi-Fi network, either directly or via a little box called a hub.

Once it’s connected you can then control it from your phone.

There are smart thermostats, such as Google’s Nest and British Gas’s Hive, that can automate your heating and even turn the heater up and down when you’re away from home. There are smart bulbs, such as Philips’ Hue, that can completely change the colour of your room with a single tap of your phone’s screen. There are smart baby monitors such as BabyPing that stream video of your (hopefully!) sleeping child to your phone, and there is a whole selection of smart cameras that you can use to monitor your house.

make even more smart devices - although inevitably, Apple and Google’s systems aren’t compatible with one another so you need to pick sides. That’ll change in the longer term, because it’s in nobody’s interest to have rival, incompatible systems for such basics as light switches and heating controls, but at the moment it’s really important to check compatibility - so for example if you want to control smart home technology via an Apple iPhone or Apple Watch, you should look for devices that support Apple’s HomeKit. If you don’t, you could end up in a situation where you need a different app for each smart home product you buy, which is hardly making things simple.

home from work and make sure the house is nice and toasty for your arrival. Sky’s latest Sky Q system can send video including your recordings - from your Sky box to any other room in the house, or to your phone or tablet when you’re far from home.

There’s a catch, of course.

Because this is all brand new technology, it’s quite expensive - so if you fancy a Bluetooth-enabled DeLonghi coffee machine that you can command from the sofa, it’ll cost £1,500. Even relatively simple devices can be expensive, so for example smart plugs for remotely turning things on and off cost around £40, while a starter kit of three Philips Hue bulbs and a hub will set you back £149.

Upgrading from Sky+HD to Sky Q costs from £99 to £249 and then comes in at £56 per month. As ever, being first on the block with new technology doesn’t come cheap - so maybe the really smart homes will wait until the technology gets cheaper before taking the plunge.

If you’re wondering what’s so smart about smart home technology, the answer is that by connecting different things together you can make interesting things happen. For example, Philips’ Hue bulbs work with Apple’s Siri voice recognition, so you can say “Hey Siri! Set scene to movie!” and the lights will change.

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Tackling Troublesome Weeds

by Pippa Greenwood strongly makes weeding easier and cuts down on the amount of competition the weeds cause. A hoe is one of the quickest ways to effectively kill off most annual weeds, but it needs to be a good one.

• Disturb the soil as little as possible when you weed to prevent dormant weed seeds from germinating.

• Some people avoid anything other than an early weeding and a late weeding, as they find that regular weeding seems to bring more seeds to the surface and encourages So what makes weeds such a germination. nuisance?

• Remove your weeds before • They feed and take up they set seed. moisture in great quantities • Avoid composting any weeds and sometimes compete which are setting seed, have actively with nearby garden set seed or have particularly plants. pernicious and resilient roots • They can create shade and (dock and dandelion are stunt the growth of nearby classic examples of these). plants.

• When removing deep-rooted • Those with a ground-cover weeds such as dock and like effect can cause the dandelion, always make growth of garden plants to be sure that you take out every distorted or held back. fragment of root, as each • Weeds may harbour pests or piece left behind has the diseases. potential to form a new plant.

So what can you do to try to The best tool I know for minimise the problems they removing dandelion roots is cause without spending hours my little red-handled weeder, with a hoe or sprayer? see www.pippagreenwood. com/products/good-growing • Get on top of weeds early for more information. in the year - removing as many as possible before your • Don’t take a short cut by garden plants mention start to grow ground which is to Please Helsby torotovating Hand when responding Why is it that weeds always seem to grow faster and more vigorously than pretty well anything you actually choose to plant in your garden? Top of my weed hate list is hairy bittercress (Cardamine hirsuta), which produces a little rosette of leaves topped with a short spike with tiny white flowers, and I despise it because it spreads so quickly. Weeds are typically described as ‘any plant which is growing in the wrong place’ such as your flowerbeds, your vegetable garden, your shrubbery or your lawn.

heavily infested with weeds such as dandelions, docks, nettles or couch grass, as you’ll be chopping up their roots and helping to create more plants!

• If you want to sow annuals or vegetable crops directly and minimise later problems with weeds, then try the stale seedbed technique. Prepare the area you intend to sow well in advance of your proposed seed sowing date, which allows dormant weed seeds to germinate; remove the weed seedlings and then sow or plant up as you wish.

This should give you fewer problems later on.

• Many weeds can be kept at bay if you cover the soil surface with two to three inches (5 – 7.5 cm) of mulch.

• Use weedkillers with caution and ensure you choose one appropriate for the problem you have. Weedkillers are designed to kill off plants and they can do a lot of damage if allowed to contaminate your garden. ood’ Visit Pippa’s website www. eeding tool, pippagreenwood.com for ks a really useful selection of Pippa’s favourite gardening items includingenSpeedHoes, SpeedWeeders, to endsladybirds & or Nemaslug, control greenfly, Visit Pippa’s biological controls, pop-up website: crop covers, signed books and www.pippagreenwood.com lots more besides.

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Health

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World Blood Donor Day

However, some things can antiseptic before the needle, affect your eligibility, such connected to a blood bag with as organ transplantation, your unique donor number, is travel to certain countries and inserted. existing medical conditions.

A special scale constantly You can check your eligibility measures your donated on the NHS webpage www. blood until the 470ml mark is blood.co.uk/who-can-givereached, which usually takes blood.

5-10 minutes. You shouldn’t Preparing To Give Blood feel any pain. Once the You can register online at needle is removed, a sterile www.blood.co.uk, by calling dressing is applied to your World Blood Donor Day 0300 123 2323, or at a blood arm. on 14th June is an annual donation session. To donate, After Your Donation World Health Organisation book an appointment or drop You should keep the pressure event. This year’s campaign in at your next local session. roll on for 30 minutes and the celebrates blood donors, To make your donation as dressing on for 6 hours. You’ll highlighting the idea that comfortable as possible, be sent to the refreshment blood connects us all. It ensure that beforehand you: area to relax and encouraged seeks to raise awareness of • Eat regularly. to have a snack and at least 2 the need for regular blood drinks before you leave.

• Get a good night’s sleep. donation, inspiring more You should avoid having a hot • Drink plenty of fluids (but people to become blood bath and using your donation avoid alcohol for 24 hours). donors. arm for anything strenuous • Wear loose, comfortable Why Should You Give for the rest of the day. Most clothing.

Blood? people feel fine, but if you • Avoid unusually strenuous It’s easy to find reasons feel dizzy, sick, hot or shaky, exercise. not to donate, but also drink plenty of fluid and lie • Know your medical and easy to assume blood will down until you feel better. travel history. be available if we need it.

If bleeding recurs, sit down, What Happens When You However, in the UK we need raise your arm and press on Donate Blood over 6,000 people to give the area until it stops. If you Pre-booked appointments blood every day to meet our become unwell (other than shouldn’t take over an hour; needs; around 67% is used a cold or cold sore) within 2 take a friend or book to to treat medical conditions, weeks, or believe there’s a distract you if you’re nervous.

27% in surgery (including reason your blood shouldn’t emergencies) and 6% to treat You’ll be given a drink to keep be used, you should call 0300 blood loss after childbirth.

123 2323. you hydrated. Your identity and health check details will Become a Lifesaver Who Can Give Blood? be confirmed, and your iron Think of saving a life and you If you’re fit, healthy, aged 16 levels will be checked by probably imagine rescuing to 66 and weigh over 7 stone testing blood from your finger. someone from an accident 12lbs or 50kg, you should be or a fire. But by becoming a A small cuff is placed on able to start donating blood. blood donor, you could save a your arm to maintain a light Men can give blood every 3 life every time you donate. So pressure and the donation months and women, every 4 87 to Hand responding to adverts why not register today? will be when cleaned with months. Please mention Helsby site

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Summer Pudding Serves 6-8

Ready in 1 hour plus overnight chilling time This is a classic summer British dessert made with just a few simple ingredients. Make the day before serving to allow plenty of time for the sweet berry juices to soften the bread. Serve with softly whipped cream, Greek style yoghurt or tangy crème fraiche.

Place all the fruit in a large saucepan with the sugar and 3 tbsp cold water. Heat gently, stirring Ingredients: occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved.

Simmer gently for 2-3 minutes until the juices begin to run. Remove the pan from the heat and • 275g small strawberries, set aside. hulled and halved Cut away the crusts from the slices of bread. Cut • 275g raspberries a round of bread from one slice to fit the base of a 1.2 litre pudding basin. Cut the rest of the slices in • 175g blueberries half lengthways.

Strain off some of the juice from the fruit into a • 100g black or red shallow dish. Line the pudding basin with cling currants, removed from film, allowing it to overhang the sides. Dip the stalks round of bread in the strained juice and use to line the base of the basin. Use most of the slices to • 175g caster sugar line around the sides of the basin, dipping each one in the juice and overlapping the slices as you • 10 large slices mediumgo, so there are no gaps. sliced white bread Use a slotted spoon to spoon all the fruits into (preferably one day old) the bread-lined basin, pressing down gently.

Cover completely with the rest of the bread slices, • 1 whole strawberry, to trimming them to fit as necessary. decorate 5 Spoon over a little of the remaining juice then cover with a saucer that fits just inside the top of TIP the basin and weigh down with weights or food Take care not to overcook cans. Chill in the fridge overnight. Reserve the remaining juice. the fruit in step one. All the berries should be just 6 To serve, remove the weights and invert the pudding onto a lipped plate. Remove the cling softened but still holding film. Pour over the reserved juices and decorate their shape. a fresh strawberry.

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Coast to Coast - in a day?

Two local lads, Jonny Lewis of Elton and Paul Porter of Helsby, have signed up for Open Cycling’s Coast to Coast In a Day event on June 25th supported by local company Mad Jak Joinery. This tough event requires entrants to cover an iconic 150 mile road ride, usually cycled over 4 or 5 days, in just 1 day. The stunning route begins in Seascale and the mountainous Western Lake District, before going through the Yorkshire Dales, across the Vale of York and finally the Valleys of the North York Moors, finishing by the sea in Whitby. Sam Sterling of Mad Jak Joinery has been only too happy to supply official CTC cycling kit for this event.

Through their efforts, Jonny and Paul are hoping to raise money for Arthritis Research UK and have set up a JustGiving page at: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/boys-love-lycra We have set a target of £500 – any contributions gladly received!

The Third Alvanley Cricket Club

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Charity

BEER FESTIVAL and Family Fun Day

TO BE HELD AT THE WHITE LION AT ALVANLEY

IN AID OF THE ALVANLEY CHARITY FUND, WHICH FOR 2016 IS SUPPORTING DEMENTIA UK.

SATURDAY 2ND JULY FROM 1PM ONWARDS Join us for this great charity event and enjoy: A range of fantastic cask ales Music from local bands Food available all day And much more . . .

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SUMMER FAIR

Helsby Community Centre Saturday 4th June 10am -12 noon Prize tombola, bottle tombola, fancy goods, cakes, books, handcrafted cards, raffle, bathroom & kitchen stall.

Refreshments will be available FREE admission - all welcome.

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“To be ‘IN’, or not to be ‘IN’ ?”

“That is the Question”

The most important decision of a generation

7.30pm Tuesday 7th June Frodsham Community Centre SPEAKERS INCLUDE NW MEP SAJJAD KARIM AND OTHERS FROM ‘BRITAIN STRONGER IN EUROPE’ AND ‘VOTE LEAVE’ Free Ticket entry. Apply to Sara Wakefield at lswswake@googlemail.com or ring or text 07785 341361 Donations at door, £2 suggested. Bar available A joint project between local councillors and FTI members.

ROTARY LOCAL COMMUNITY GRANTS SCHEME The Rotary Club of Frodsham and Helsby is launching a Local Community Grants Scheme. This is a scheme designed to offer individuals and groups within Frodsham, Helsby and the surrounding area the opportunity to apply for a grant to support a specific project or activity.

The Club has a long history of being active and supportive in the local community and decided to trial this scheme as a way of furthering this support.

In the application process, the applicant(s) will need to demonstrate that there is a benefit to them and/or the local community, which is derived from the activity or project for which funds are being sought. However, the application cannot be part of on-going funding for a project.

Closing date for applications is 30th June 2016. Applicants under the age of 18 will require parental consent.

For further details regarding the application process and to download an application form, please go to http://www.frodshamhelsbyrotary.org.uk Application forms are also available from Ian Tickle Estate Agents, 108 Main Street, Frodsham.

Contact grants@fhrotary.org.uk with any questions or queries regarding the application process.

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“and that’s how I came up with my bright idea” Pam wanted to do something about the growing problem of loneliness amongst older people. So she got in touch with us here at Brightlife and we helped her bring her bright idea to life.

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KINGSLEY PARISH CHURCH Saturday July 2nd 2016 Saturday 11th June 2pm-5pm

OPEN GARDEN

AT GREENBANK HOUSE, THE CROSS, KINGSLEY by kind permission of Jean and Phil in aid of Church Funds

from 1.30 to 4.30pm Admission £5 inc. Tea and Cakes Tickets from Church members, 01928 788314 or at the Garden

Manley Open Garden Trail

Several gardens in Manley will be open to view.

Tickets are £5 per adult, giving access to all gardens that are open.

Tickets / afternoon teas & gardening related stalls at Manley Village Hall.

Sunday 12th June Manley Parish Field 10-12 noon 5 A-Side football match for local schools followed by a Thanksgiving Service at 12.30pm for the life of her Majesty the Queen - all are welcome. This will be followed at 1pm by an Inter-Village Cricket Match between teams from Manley, Alvanley, Mouldsworth & Ashton Hayes.

Free tutored tennis and bowling sessions available.

Afternoon Teas will be served on the field.

“Festival In The Park” – 3rd July 2016 Frodsham’s annual “Festival in the Park” will once again be staged by Rotary in Frodsham & Helsby working closely with Castle Park Arts Centre, Frodsham Town Council and Cheshire West and Chester Council on Sunday 3rd July. This wonderful community project will officially be opened at 12.30 pm by Cllr. Mallie Poulton, Frodsham’s next Town Mayor and, as with previous years, the event will have several focal points: Firstly, the festival will incorporate the finish of the “Frodsham Downhill Run”, which starts at 12.30 pm from the Memorial on Frodsham Hill. We expect this will involve well over two hundred competitors comprising young, old and family runners.

Secondly, the galleries and shops in Castle Park Art’s Centre will be open with arts and craft displays, and live entertainment from those performing on the main stage will be featured.

The main stage along with the stalls and displays from some forty organisations, societies, clubs, and groups will be directly in front of Castle Park House. As usual, children and the young will be entertained throughout the day with rides and attractions in the fun fair along with shows and features designed for older children of the family.

Additionally, former Town Mayor and Rotarian Allen Wales will be giving a talk on the Battle of the Somme in Castle Park House at 2.00pm and 3pm.

With all this in prospect, we anticipate a great day will be had by residents and visitors alike, so please come along. Admission is free, but donations at the gates to Rotary charities and good causes will be welcomed.

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DON’T LET THE DRILLING RIGS TURN UP ON YOUR DOORSTEP WITHOUT KNOWING THE FACTS Come along to Frack Free Frodsham & Helsby meetings the FIRST SUNDAY of each month at The Old Bank Tea Rooms, Helsby at 4pm. Everyone welcome. website - http://frackfreefandh.wix.com/frackfreefandh Email: frackfreefrodshamandhelsby@hotmail.com https://www.facebook.com/FrackFreeFrodshamHelsby/?fref=ts

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Index of advertisers Accountants / Tax / HR agp 76 Applegate & Co. 58 Accomodation Stonehouse Farm B & B 46 Waldeck Holiday Let 6 Alarms & Security Complete Security Services 44 Aerial Engineer/Sky TV Latham Aerials 81 Architecture / Design Cheshire Planning Solutions 26 Scott Architecture 88 Beauty / Holistics / Tanning Serenity 32 Builder / Merchants /Joiner / Plastering BB Construction 22 Frodsham Plastering Services 80 Ken Leach Building & Joinery 87 Mad Jak Joinery 68 Tim’s Plastering 70 Butcher / Farm Shop Forresters 47 Car Repairs /MOT/ Tyres/ Valeting JPW Body Repairs 68 O’Neill Dent Repair 24 Cleaning The Carpet & Oven Cleaning Co. 82 Computing Helsby PC’s 36 Dentist Main Street Dental 70 Education Kumon 58 Electrician / Lighting Cheshire Boiler & Electrical Services 2 Electrical Wholesale Supplies 52 Frodsham Electrical Services 38 KDE Ltd 18-19 & 78-79 Trinergy 34-35 & 66-67 Woodhouse Plumb & Electric 28,29,50,51 Estate / Letting Agent / Houses for Sale Ballards Sales & Letting Agent 17 Hunters Estate Agent 1 Sales & Lettings 4U 4 Your Move Andrew Hayes 93 Financial / Mortgage Advisor Karen Bushell Wealth Management 24 Paul D Clarke FPC 65 Flooring Floorstyle 5 Kingsley Carpets 54 Lee Rodgers 80 Oakley’s Joinery - Floor Sanding 14 The Little Carpet Shop 59

Funeral Directors / Monumental Masons DT Turner 68 Laurence Jones 73 Furniture / Kitchen / Bathroom / Beds Curtains of Frodsham 56 Granite Transformations 85 Inspired Bathrooms and Wet rooms 39 Kingsley Carpets - Beds 55 Land of Beds 8-9 Matt Finish 86 More Than Loft Ladders 20 NYK Kitchen, Bedroom, Mirror Doors 76 Panda Blinds 74 Unique Design Kitchen & Bathroom 63 Garage Doors Pennine Garage Doors 62 Gardening Andy’s Lawn & Garden Care 44 Cutting Hedge Garden Services 42 D & N Garden Products 33 David Edwards - garden & groundwork 80 Frodsham Gardens 70 Frodsham Tree Solutions 53 Hazelwood Landscapes 30 Hillside Garden and Tree 62 WOW - Design 74 Gift Shop Candles Plus 41 Hairdressing / Barber Hair by Design 22 Headlines 26 Health / Care Feet First - foot health care 30 Frodsham Chiropody/Podiatry Clinic 49 Jewellers Les Harris 11 Odd Jobs / Property repairs Cheshire Handyman 82 James Gribbin 14 JL Moston - Maintenance & Joinery 74 Odd Jobs - John 72 Paul Armitstead 24 The DIY Man 84 Total Home Solutions 38 Painter & Decorator Roy Lamb 46 Steven Bishop 68 Pets Ashcroft Veterinary Surgery 32 K9 BRATS 40 Pest Control EEK Pest Control 38 Target One Pest Solutions 4 Picture Framing Weaver Gallery 56

Plumbing & Heating Ark Services 36 Cheshire Boiler & Electrical Services 2 Gasmarc 86 Indigo Heating, Plumbing & Gas 75 KDE Ltd 18-19 & 78-79 LPW Plumbing Services - 24HR 4 M.Bunting Plumbing & Heating 16 Plumb Direct 62 RAC Gas 16 Trinergy 34-35 & 66-67 Woodhouse Plumb & Electric 28,29,50,51 Removal Service Here Today Gone Tomorrow 58 Man and Van - Ben Hirst 90 Restaurants / Pub / Function Venue Amoré 25 Best Western Forest Hills 14 Eccies Club - Bar 44 The Dunham Arms 48 The Netherton Hall 12 The White Lion 13 Roofing All-Mighty Roofing 43 Altitude Roofing 88 Cheshire Building & Roofing Services 15 JNF Roofing 69 P Turner Roofing 72 Total Roofline Solutions 22 Sewing Alterations, lessons, haberdashery Elizabeth Arnold 46 Skip / Scrap Metal NW Skips 82 Solicitors Rowlinsons 7 Sport & Leisure Cambridge Diet 6 Cheshire Flow 6 Clubbercise 20 Helsby Community Sports Club 23 Helsby Golf Club 48 Kathryn Smith School of Dance 30 Move It or Lose It 20 Nordic Walking 26 Slimming World 16 Tiling / Tile Showroom CB Tiling 90 Taxis Cheshire Travel Services 42 Frodsham and District Taxis 99 Kingsley Travel 36 Turners Travel 84 Windows/Conservatories/Canopies Fairview Windows 60 - 61 Kelsall Windows 71 Wrought Iron Work Dunham Hill Smithy 84

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