March 2016

Issue 131 - March 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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Cheshire’s Finest Design Studio www.cbinteriors.co.uk

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Dear Friends, Welcome to the March edition, Spring is on it’s way!

Congratulations to Chris Wilson and his team at Northwest Skip & Plant Hire Ltd, Runcorn who are celebrating 10 years in business this month. If you are in need of a skip, then look no further than contacting Chris, who’ll be happy to help.

They have a wide range of skip hire options for both domestic and commercial requirements, so get in touch to discuss your needs.

Following a beautiful refurbishment the first floor restaurant at Amoré reopened just in time for Valentine’s Day. We went along to the opening night and enjoyed a delicious meal prepared by chef Peter Cunningham Ward.

Peter was the original chef at Amoré when it first opened in 2001 and I’m sure that you will enjoy the new menu of modern European and Italian food.

The next Frack Free Frodsham & Helsby group meeting is Sunday 6th March, 4pm at The Old Bank Tearooms in Helsby. Last months meeting was really well attended and informative, plus we all enjoyed the lovely cakes! Pop along to this one if you can, subsequent meetings will be the first Sunday of each month. There is more information on the community pages as well as many other events and local news.

I hope that you have a lovely Easter, Best Wishes,

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

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Sound Gong Bath / Relaxation Frodsham Parish Hall, Church Street, WA6 6AD Come and join this healing Gong Sound Bath - just relax in a comfortable position lying or sitting, for a one hour immersion in healing sound where gong practitioner Jane plays the gongs to activate their full sonic potential and bathes the listener in waves of golden harmonics. Listeners typically experience a sense of connectedness and peace as the gongs clear blockages and restore the free ow of vital life energy. Listeners often describe seeing beautiful colours behind their eyes, images, and symbols. Gong sound can be used to re-balance and tone the physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects. Excellent for de-stressing, depression, fatigue, loneliness, and good for more balance and harmony.

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:

01244 303055 / 07896 867 024

Or email: paularmitstead.handyman@aol.co.uk

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Fantastic way to start the weekend let all the stress and strains of the week drift away.

Friday 1st April, 29th April and 20th May and the last Friday of the month thereafter, arrive to start at 7pm.

Bring a drink of water, a blanket, cushion, and an open mind! Investment ÂŁ10.

For further information contact: Jane on 07731 380 657

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Recruitment

WHISTLES HAIR & BEAUTY STATION

*** Stylist wanted at Whistles ***

We are looking for hardworking and enthusiastic staff to work with us here at Manley Mere

WHISTLES is an Aveda Gold standard salon based in Mouldsworth, Chester - We are looking for an experienced Stylist and Colourist to join our team.

the art and science of pure flower and plant essence

The Chameleon Café Bar currently has positions for Waiting on staff (age 16yrs +), Bar staff & Kitchen Chef/Assistant

If you are looking for new challenges, ongoing training, the best products and services available please contact Molly or Rachel at the salon on: 01928 740 747.

Qualified Watersports Instructors Adventure Trail & General Site Maintenance, must be able to drive farm machinery, weld etc Please contact Kate on 01928 740243 or email your CV to info@manleymere.co.uk

Hours are negotiable.

Apprenticeship Scheme 2016 Are A Levels not up your street?

Are you more hands on than academic?

Fancy earning money whilst achieving a useful qualification?

In 2015, Forresters employed 3 apprentices who have all proven to be a huge success and look to have a bright future here at Forresters. We are now looking to employ more enthusiastic apprentices to join the team.

Key Benefits

 Progress in your career: surveys show that employers recognise and value apprenticeships, so with hard work you could rise through the ranks quickly.

 Achieve sought-after qualifications: apprenticeships are the gold standard for work based learning.

 Learn job-specific skills: learn from knowledgeable tutors and work alongside experienced staff to gain in-demand skills.

 Earn a salary: we will pay above the national minimum apprentice wage.  Top quality training: get on-the-job experience and training.

For more information and to discuss the job opportunities available please contact Rose Hilditch: Email: rh@forresterschicken.co.uk • Telephone: 01928 788101 To advertise call: 01928 727 165 or email: helsbytohand@btinternet.com 6

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Spin into Spring With Your

Spintroduction To Polerobics

Are you looking for a workout that doesn't feel like a workout, a class that's fun & rewarding, that will change your body & increase your confidence... then Polerobics classes are exactly what you're looking for!

To prove it, we are offering you & a friend, a £24 voucher to come & try it for yourselves.

WARNING: Once you see results it becomes an addiction!!!

Classes at Frodsham Leisure Centre Every Mon, Tue &Wed.

Visit: www.polerobics.co.uk

£24 Voucher

This voucher entitles two people to one Polerobics class worth £12 each. To use this voucher visit www.polerobics.co.uk, click timetable & select the class you wish to attend, complete the booking form & enter code: H2H24. Add the additonal person via your confirmation email.

Polerobics has a no-refund, no-transfer policy.

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Give your colour a pop of personality at Charles John’s Blonde bar.

Change your colour like you change your accessories.

Pink dream, Smokey amethyst and frosted steel are just some of the shades you can choose from to update your blonde. Perfect for blonde and ombré clients.

Just £10 in March with every blow dry or colour.

Call in for a free consultation.

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Hobbies Enjoy Hands-On History With The Detectorists

By Kate McLelland Last year the BBC TV series “Detectorists” (starring MacKenzie Crook and Toby Jones) not only won a BAFTA, but attracted thousands of fans. The series seems to have sparked a fresh interest in metal detecting, despite the fact that its main characters seldom find anything more valuable than the odd bottle top or metal button.

Some detectorists, however, seem to have the magic touch.

1n 2012, 86-year-old Cliff Massey dug up a stash of old coins in a field in Wrexham, North Wales and last summer he returned to the same field to discover a 15th century gold ring together with a 500 year old hoard of gold and silver coins.

If your appetite has been whetted by the many similar stories that have appeared in the media in recent years, here’s some advice to help you get started as a detectorist: What you need How much time will you spend on your new hobby? If it’s just the odd weekend you may not want to invest too much in your detector. A starter model can be purchased from around £140 but a top of the range detector can cost upwards of £1,000.

and depth of the device’s detecting capabilities, battery life, weight and ease of handling. But be warned: the more expensive detectors are often quite complex to use, so unless you are comfortable using new technology, your new gadget may end up unused in the cupboard under the stairs.

As well as a detector, your basic kit should include good quality digging tools such as a strong trowel or spade, waterproof clothing, sturdy boots or Wellingtons, gloves, a water bottle, First Aid equipment, a notepad and pencil, insect repellent and a Finds Bag, to protect those freshly-dug artefacts.

For your own safety, be sure to tell somebody where you are going on every outing and take along a fully charged mobile phone.

Where to search Try gardens, riverbanks, beaches and common land (subject to by-laws) but get permission from the landowner first if you want to dig on private land. Establish a finds sharing agreement (signed by both parties) before you dig to avoid disagreements in the event of a valuable discovery.

interest (you will find lists in local museums or by going to Historic England site www. historicengland.org.uk) and you will need local authority permission to dig in those areas. dealing With finds If you are fortunate enough to find something of value, you will be expected to share any money received from a sale 50%-50% with the owner of the land.

The website www.finds.org.uk gives a full definition of the rules surrounding ‘Treasure Trove’.

All items classed as treasure must be handed over to the state: a committee then decides on the size of the reward to be given to the finder and landowner.

The idea of discovering hidden treasure may be exciting, but metal detecting isn’t just about the money. It’s a popular hobby that is open to all age groups and can be particularly beneficial to older participants as it keeps you physically and mentally fit.

Metal detecting is also a pastime that offers an unrivalled, hands-on approach to history that will expand your knowledge and appreciation of this country’s rich heritage.

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Cheshire Flow

“Get Your FLOW On” at Latin Flow!

An exciting dance experience, which teaches a fusion of Latin, Ballroom and Salsa Dance through fun, energetic fitness dance routines!

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

Passionately believing that EVERYONE can dance – ‘LATIN FLOW’ is welcoming of all ages and abilities, with ‘Strictly’ dance moves expertly adapted to be accessible for all fitness levels and needs!

‘LATIN FLOW’ is superb exercise, offering a total body workout which burns calories, whilst toning and strengthening key muscle groups! Ideal for the absolute beginner to the more experienced dance and with new dances being introduced weekly there is always something new for all!

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!

NEW CLASS VENUE ADDED! Due to increased demand and growing numbers – we are excited to have relocated our Helsby class to Frodsham Parish Hall!

This is an excellent central venue, with a large wooden dance floor and offers greater flexibility between our two Frodsham classes.

Monthly class passes are now available – so why not take advantage of this offer & attend unlimited classes at any of our venues!

DAY/TIME MONDAY 7PM-­‐8PM TUESDAY 8.15PM – 9.15PM WEDNESDAY 7PM-­‐8PM THURSDAY 8PM-­‐9PM

LOCATION/ VENUE FRODSHAM PARISH HALL (next to WH Smith) ELTON COMMUNITY CENTRE KINGSLEY COMMUNITY CENTRE FRODSHAM PARISH HALL (next to WH Smith)

PRICE PER SESSION £5.00 PER SESSION £5.00 PER SESSION £5.00 PER SESSION £5.00 PER SESSION

Do you have a WEDDING on the horizon!?

Bespoke WEDDING DANCE PACKAGES can be booked through Cheshire Flow!

Learn to dance, calm those first dance nerves and surprise your guests with a twist on that awkward fist dance ‘shuffle!’

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Ballards SALES AND LETTINGS AGENT

Thinking of selling or letting your property?

What can Ballards offer you... ● 10 years’ experience and local knowledge ● 7 days a week, evening and weekend appointments available ● Flexible packages to suit your needs ● Accompanied viewings ● Professional help and advice Member of : The Property Ombudsman, NAEA and Property Redress Scheme

Call now for a free, no obligation, market appraisal T: 01928 263083 T: 01244 794084 M:07900 322 966 E: info@ballardsproperties.co.uk www.ballardsproperties.co.uk If you have already instructed another agent, check any contract that you have signed to ensure that you are not liable for more than one fee by instructing Ballards as your agent.

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Most babies learn best when they see, hear, feel, touch, taste and smell.

19 High 19 Street, Frodsham High St

Tel: 01928 731410 Frodsham Tel: 01928 731410

Sneak a peek, it’s all amazing!

Our multi-award winning classes will introduce you and your baby (or babies) to a world of sensory delights, where you can relax, spend quality time with each other and enjoy meeting other new parents.

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We’ve done the research; so you can enjoy the fun...

Cutting Hedge Garden Services Fully Insured Qualified Tree Arborist Regular Visits or 1 Off Garden Tidy-Ups Lawn Mowing, Strimming, Pruning, Hedge Cutting, Tree Felling Fencing - Painting & Repairs

Call Tim: 07980 893585 / 01928 565376

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Address: Mill Lane, Kingsley, Cheshire Post Code: WA6 8HY Telephone: 01928 789217 OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 7 DAYS A WEEK

Come and see the great offers we have in store throughout March including delicious Turkey Crowns, perfect for your Easter Sunday roast dinner at £6.50/kg!

In Store: Chicken Fillets • Sandwich Fillings • Chicken Nuggets • Chicken Goujons • Chicken Burgers • Chicken Kebabs • Chicken Drumsticks • Chicken Wings • Chicken Legs • Chicken Thighs • Prepared Chicken Meals • ALL AT WHOLESALE PRICES! Also available in store are our beautiful Easter Hampers!

Personalised hampers to suit all cost budgets. Please ask a member of staff in store for more details.

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

Happy Mother’s Day! We welcome Gracie to Serenity and to celebrate we are offering 20% off all treatments booked in with her for the month of March!

Receive a FREE Beauty Flash Microdermabrasion with all oxygen and Comcit facials, make your skin glow!

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

MainStreetDental 69A Main Street, Frodsham, Cheshire, WA6 7DF Telephone: 01928 733974 Email: mainstreetdental@hotmail.co.uk

We are currently welcoming new patients to the practice.

Contact a member of the reception team for more information on how to become a registered patient.

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www.lesharrisjewellers.co.uk

90 Main Street, Frodsham, 01928 734223

Caregivers

Looking for rewarding part time work?

Are you tired of having to compromise on service quality… just to cram in more calls for your employer?

Would you like to work in an environment where team members are really valued and it’s recognised that delighted customers are the key to job satisfaction?

Home Instead Senior Care is the world's leading provider of non-medical care and companionship services for older people… and we’re passionate about the quality of the service we deliver.

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.

To find out what it is all about call us on 01928 733020 or alternatively, email your CV to: halton.recruitment@homeinstead.co.uk For more information visit our website at www.homeinstead.co.uk/halton

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Enjoy the Easter Break at the

White Lion at Alvanley

The White Lion is the perfect place to spend time during the Easter break however please book in advance to avoid disappointment.

Our main menu has a fantastic selection of dishes for you to choose from including salads, traditional main courses, grills and if you fancy sharing then why not try one of our mouthwatering platters. During the Easter break there will also be some specials available on our chalkboards that change daily. We also have a great selection of children’s dishes for the youngsters to enjoy.

If you just fancy popping in for a drink we’ve got some really quaffable cask ales to be enjoyed and a comprehensive wine list to suit most tastes and budgets.

Alternatively why not enjoy a great coffee or quality soft drink?

Please call us on 01928 722 949 to reserve your table PS British Summertime starts on Easter Sunday – so don’t forget to put your clocks forward!

We look forward to seeing you!

Darren and the team

Manley Road, Alvanley, Cheshire WA6 9DD | Tel: 01928 722 949 | Web: www.whitelionalvanley.com

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35 Church St, Frodsham, WA6 6PN

Frodsham’s Laser Clinic

Introducing Bio lift RF Facial Therapy RF therapy is used to tighten the skin, promoting new collagen, resulting in a decrease in deep wrinkles.

This painless and non-invasive procedure helps to tone, lift & firm sagging facial muscles, tightening the jowls, neck and eyebrows.

Book a course of 5 for £300 saving £100!

Wh e re B ea u t y, Sk i-l l a nd K now ledge i n fu se Ultrasound Cavitation Ultrasound Cavitation is a relatively new aesthetic treatment to remove stubborn fat from the body. Radio Frequency is then used to help sculpt and contour the body and to tighten the skin Generation of bubbles

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Maddock’s Landscaping & Maintenance Services

BB Construction BRICKWORK SPECIALIST

Soft landscaping services include: 4 Repaired o 4 Rebuilt o 4 Repointed o NO JOB TOO SMALL

Hard Landscaping services include:

01928 722744 Mobile: 07903516986

CB Tiling A specialist in Natural Stone, Porcelain and Ceramic Tiling along with Wooden, Engineered and Laminate Flooring.

All Natural Stone, Porcelain & Ceramic Wall & Floor Tiles: Travertine Marble Slate Limestone Percelain Ceramic Re-grout and Cleaning Service Available

Wooden Effect Flooring: Rustic Oak Bamboo Parquet Engineered Floors Laminate

Complete bathrooms installed 6 years experience as a tiler based in Frodsham.

All work fully insured, No job to small, Call Chris for a fast and friendly quote

Telephone: 01928 731741 Mobile: 07743825118 Web: www.cburgesstiling.co.uk Email: info@cburgesstiling.co.uk

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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 Upstairs Restaurant is NOW open The refurbishment is now complete and we are delighted to have our beautiful first floor restaurant open again.

We welcome back our original chef, Peter Cunningham Ward who has created a wonderful new menu of modern European and Italian food.

Wedding Packages available from £1,000

All Occasions Catered for Weddings, Christenings, Birthdays, Anniversaries, Funerals etc. Dinner or Buffet. Upstairs or downstairs in Amoré or Mojito’s Party Venue.

Mid week offers are available during March. Call for details or check out Amoré facebook.

FREE entry into Mojito’s Every weekend

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

Special offers / band details on facebook

Book your Celebration NOW on

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ANDY’S

LAWN & GARDENING CARE Grass turfing ● Lawns cut ● Hand weeding All levels of strimming ● Jungle clearance Garden tidy ups ● Hedges cut, topped &removed Trees topped, pruned & removed ● Stump grinding All Waste Removed

2 Crown Buildings Latham Avenue Helsby

Tel: 01928 724422

JETWASHING SERVICES DOMESTIC

Open Tues - Sat with late nights Wed & Thurs

Colours • Perms • Bridal Hair Ladies • Gents • Children Over 60’s special rates on Tuesdays Appointments not always necessary

KEN LEACH JOINERY

Why move when you can improve? ✓ ALL JOINERY WORK ✓ WINDOWS / DOORS / STAIRCASES ✓ LOFT CONVERSIONS ✓ GARAGE CONVERSIONS ✓ NEW BUILD 1st & 2nd fix Mobile: 07710976362 Email: kenleachjoinery@live.com Facebook Ken Leach Joinery & Building

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Block paving ● Re-sanding ● Patios ● Re-pointing Tmber/Decking ● Garden furniture Gutters and drains unblocked

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Courtyards and car parks ● Loading bays Leisure areas ● Refuse areas ● Eating areas Chewing gum removal ● Other on request All products used are biodegradable & eco-friendly

FREE QUOTATIONS TEL: 01244 376201 OR 07427 630210

Need building Cheshire Planning Solutions plans?

Planning & Architectural Services High quality plans, planning & building regulation applications

Total service from survey to submission for: • Extensions

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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

4, 6 and 8 Seater Vehicles

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

Airport Transfers

PAINTING AND DECORATING

No “Out of hours� surcharge

Internal and external painting Joinery and woodwork Masonry (brick work)

Contracts Undertaken

24-hour service Tel: 01928 735533 Mob: 07802 929182

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Thomas Davies

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

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And Another Thing...

Where Tom Stops Commuting

by Tom Hughes Follow Tom on Twitter @groomsdaybook

My Dearly Beloved’s face fell as the true horror of my announcement sunk in.

“So what you’re saying is that from now on, you’ll be working from home?”

“Yes. Nigel is cutting costs.

It’s actually great news because they are paying for a broadband upgrade, and I get a desk.”

“You’ve got a desk.”

“And no more commuting - hurrah! I thought I could move into Evan’s old room.”

“Well I’m not getting rid of that divan, it’s never been slept in.”

“Hi Tom, Nigel in Basingstoke here and Marty in Seattle, what’s your take on this? I was just about to launch into my best corporate blather when – MMMMNNNMMNNNNN! “Sorry Tom, there seems to be some interference on the line?”

Apologising, I opened Evan’s bedroom door (sorry, branch office door) and was promptly bashed on the big toe by the Hoover. “Darling - I’m in a meeting!” I hissed. The Henry fell silent.

“Well this house won’t clean itself - darling.

Anyway that’s me done, I’m going out.”

my umpteenth electronic missive of the day when I heard a scratching at the door. It was Ollie, demanding to know what I was doing at home this time of the morning. To stop the whining I relented and in two bounds he was over the desk and onto the window sill, where he settled down for a mid morning snooze. So, with my best friend asleep next to me, I beavered away at my spreadsheets. The new phone buzzed once more and, as Ollie raised an inquisitive eyebrow, I took my second conference call of the day. I was just about to set out in no uncertain terms why Basingstoke couldn’t escape restructuring when next door’s cat decided to run across the porch roof.

Monday morning 7am. I leapt into my work trousers and after slurping my coffee So while Marty droned was on the drive, keys in on about performance hand before I realised. Of indicators, I looked down course, I don’t have to do from the bedroom (branch) this anymore! So, sitting at window as Sarah, Bags my new desk an hour early, “So, Tom what you are for Life in hand, set off for I took the first conference saying is…”

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“Woof! Bark! Woof!”

As Sarah unpacked everything my stomach reminded me that lunch time was almost upon us.

So, nestled on the sofa next to Sarah with my bag of Quavers and my ham bloomer, something told me that turning the TV channel over to check on England’s progress at Trent Bridge was not a good idea. I decided instead to join in with the catch up.

“Tom, is that a dog I can hear?”

I heaved Ollie out onto the landing, nearly strangling myself with my headset in the process.

I coughed. “Sorry guys.

New ring tone.”

After ending the call I spotted Sarah returning from the Big Shop. “I thought you were ‘at work’?”

“And who’s she?”

“That’s the mother, she lives in the garage, and that’s the daughter and she’s pregnant to the drug dealer.”

“I can’t just sit up there watching you struggling.

Here, let me.”

“Look I’m perfectly capable of putting away the shopping - no Tom, the bleach doesn’t live in there!

Just go back upstairs and leave me to it.”

“And which one’s he?”

“The one under the bed.”

“Is he hiding?”

“No, he’s dead.”

“Hasn’t anyone noticed?”

“He’s encased in concrete.”

“I see...”

Finally it was time to return to work. But I shouldn’t have had that second Eccles cake because around three forty five both Olly and I began to flag.

The phone rang, the computer bleeped, my mobile buzzed. Eventually the racket drew Sarah to see what was happening inside Tom Hughes Towers.

“Hello, Tom’s phone? I’m sorry, he can’t come to the phone right now he’s…in a meeting with Oliver. Of course you can’t hear snoring, that’s…his new ring tone.”

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Home & Interiors Make The Most Of A Small Kitchen

Tiny kitchen spaces are often extremely efficient – you can wash, slice and cook almost without moving at all. And you can create a practical and attractive galley kitchen for very little money, writes Katherine Sorrell.

not too long.

Aim for tall cupboards at one end, then the hob, and the maximum amount of worktop between the hob and the sink, with the dishwasher next to the sink at the other end.

Add a rubbish bin under the sink and, if you have room, a pull-out larder.

EATING AND ENTERTAINING It’s always a good idea to fit in somewhere to eat and drink – perhaps a fold-down table, or a small dining table which extends for extra guests. Or, add a breakfast bar by forming an ‘L’ shape at the end of a worktop and tuck a couple of high stools underneath it.

PLANNING THE ROOM In a small kitchen every centimetre counts, and the first principle of design is the ‘work triangle’ – the movement CHOOSING UNITS & between the cooker, sink and WORKTOPS fridge. Each zone should be The trend is for mixing textures self-contained, with its own and colours in the kitchen, storage and worktop space, but including metallics, marble and it should also be easy to move rough, tough industrial accents. between each one. Ensure this Deep worktops and open by drawing a floor plan with shelving will update any sized lines connecting each point on kitchen but quality matters most. the triangle, and avoid placing Cheaper carcasses are made obstructions between them. In from chipboard, sometimes with theory the most efficient length just hardboard backs, which is for each side of the triangle is about two metres, but in practice fine for a budget option. But for a well-used, long-lasting kitchen, the three work centres should opt for plywood or MDF veneer, not be uncomfortably close or the thicker the better. Laminate too far apart. In a double galley, worktops are the budget choice keep the sink and cooker on – choose high-pressure rather the same side, with the fridge than low-pressure ones, as opposite. You can’t create a they’re more durable. Wooden triangle in a single galley, but worktops can be inexpensive, its linear shape makes it easy but avoid ones that are too to use as long as the line is Please mention Helsby to Hand when responding to

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cheap or too thin, especially next to a sink as they’ll just warp and buckle. Splashbacks are often made from the worktop material, though cheaper alternatives are ceramic tiles, tongue and groove painted with tough gloss, or a fashionable sheet of clear or coloured acrylic.

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Dividend Taxation And Other Changes To Tax Laws in 2016/17 By Ann Haldon > 32.5% (for the higher rate band) > 38.1% (in the additional rate band) People with a low dividend income will see a reduction in their tax bill, but the new measures are likely to hit family-run small businesses the hardest.

A change to the dividend taxation laws is to be implemented from April 2016.

Pension and ISA dividends will not be affected by the new regime and will remain free of tax, but the new dividend rules are likely to have an adverse effect on directors and shareholders of small incorporated companies.

The new proposals will reportedly bring in an extra £2.54 billion in revenue for the 2016/17 tax year,�with smaller amounts continuing to bolster the public purse in future years.

The changes are an effort by the government to equalise tax laws for those who run unincorporated businesses.

So why has the Treasury decided to overhaul the current system?

The government is attempting to discourage tax-motivated incorporation, which means setting up a business as a limited company simply to enjoy a lower rate of tax on income.

In the past, directors/ shareholders of a limited company have been able to take a small salary from their business, which attracted enough tax to maintain their entitlement to the state pension.

The government’s objection, however, is that company profits are then used to extract a further dividend taxed at the much lower rate of 10%.

Here’s a summary of the changes to be introduced • A maximum annual Dividend Allowance of £5,000 is to come into force (after taking the personal allowance into account) • The existing 10% notional Dividend Tax Credit will be scrapped • Dividends over the £5,000 annual limit will be taxed at the following rates: > 7.5% on dividend income in the basic rate band

Strong objections from the business community With the inherent difficulties facing small businesses, fears have been expressed that the government is making it much harder for people in business to survive financially. This includes both individual contractors who have incorporated their businesses, and family-run companies.

In fact, an online petition has been started, objecting to these new rules. Company directors/ shareholders say that the

rewards of low dividend taxation compensated for the long hours and risks they took when starting their business, and that their overall contribution to the economy needs to be more widely acknowledged by the government.

Are there any other changes to UK taxation in the forthcoming financial year?

Other announcements made in last year’s Budget include: • Pension tax relief changes - Restrictions on pension tax relief for those with an income of £150,000 or more will come into force from April 2016. A fixed rate of 33% will apply for all in the new tax year, regardless of the rate band.

• Savings interest - Said to be an acknowledgement of recent poor returns for savers, George Osborne also announced in last year’s budget that savings interest of up to £1,000 will no longer be taxed.

• Digital tax accounts - The ‘account’ will be similar to online banking in that details on how much is owed will be available to view at any time, and taxpayers will be able to make payments throughout the financial year rather than meeting a specific deadline.

These are all significant changes to taxation laws in the UK, and are set to bring in considerable sums for the Treasury, but the new dividend tax rules seem to be attracting the most concern and criticism. �http://www.itcontracting.com/ new-dividend-tax-april-2016/

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Life In The Fast Lane: A WakeUp Call For Older Drivers?

by Kate McLelland 81-year-old retired florist Martha Harwood from Lancashire was driving home at night after visiting a friend, when she found that a once-familiar road layout had changed.

Momentarily confused, she took a turning she believed would get her back onto the M65 motorway. Unfortunately she failed to notice the huge ‘No Entry’ sign and drove onto an exit slip road.

Seconds later Martha found herself driving in the fast lane, going the wrong way down the motorway. She continued for over fifteen miles, forcing a number of terrified drivers to swerve out of her way until police officers pulled her over.

Thankfully no one was killed in the incident but accidents caused by elderly car users frequently result in injury and death, and the number is set to rise in future: by the year 2035 the number of older drivers on our roads will have increased to 21 million. The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) is against setting a maximum age for driving, but does suggest that older drivers undergo formal medical checks at each 3-yearly licence renewal after the age of 70.

General Medical Council (GMC) published a public consultation proposing changes to the rules surrounding GP/patient confidentiality. One proposal was that GPs should inform the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) if a patient continues to use a car after having been diagnosed as medically unfit to drive, with the consequence that they will almost certainly lose their licence.

However, short of following patients out of the surgery to see if they drive away, doctors have no way of telling if a patient is still using their car and families and communities should continue to remain vigilant.

The AA offers some simple tips to reduce risk:

• Older people are more easily fatigued so they should avoid long journeys, especially if they are driving after meals or drinking alcohol.

• Encourage them to talk to their GP to see if their medical conditions are likely to affect their driving, either now or in future.

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• Older people are sometimes reluctant to take advice from family members: enlist the help of a mutual friend who shares your concerns.

• Make sure they are driving the right car. One with larger windows, bigger mirrors and higher seats might improve all-round vision.

If you have tried everything and still believe that your elderly friend or relative is driving unsafely, it may be time to sit them down for a serious conversation. If they are heavily dependent on using a car, they may need to consider other lifestyle changes, such as moving to a different area.

Alternatively, offering regular lifts or providing information about public transport may soften the blow.

While it’s hard to tell a person who loves driving that it’s time to stop, it may help to remember that in the event of an accident a frail, older body is more likely to suffer serious injuries. This decision is therefore as much for their own good as it is for those unfortunate, innocent road users who may become their victims.

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Golden Years

Memories of 50 Years Ago by Ted Bruning And that’s why we had decimalisation.

British, and born in the 1950s or earlier? Congratulations! You’re a genius at mental arithmetic!

There are no studies, surveys or statistics to prove this, but it stands to reason: you needed a brain from IBM just to work out your change!

People think, wrongly, that Britain got decimalised on April 15th 1971, or D-Day as the press dubbed it. The real D-Day was March 1st 1966 when the Chancellor, Jim Callaghan, officially announced that the Government had accepted the report of a committee of enquiry (now more than two years old) and that a currency that was, in essence, more than 1,200 years old would be scrapped in five years’ time.

The announcement marked the end of a long, slow march towards decimalisation. When the Decimal Association was founded in 1841 many people saw it as another manifestation of that extreme rationalism that demanded a 13-month year and one universal language. But it at least succeeded in getting a new coin minted from 1849 onwards: the florin, worth two shillings – or 10 to the pound!

The florin, though, failed to our perception of the pound and shilling as the base units of currency. We were used to working with bases 12 and 20, and that’s why Britain was so good at arithmetic. (The above example is simple subtraction: imagine you were a wages clerk making up weekly pay-packets for 100-odd workers all of whom worked different hours at different rates!)

cartwheel pennies, 12-sided threepenny bits, tanners, bobs, florins and half-crowns would wear a hole in it in days.

Still, there was a lot of resistance; and only when South Africa and Australia took the lead did Harold McMillan authorise the committee of enquiry in 1961. Once Mr Callaghan had made the formal announcement, though, things moved fast. The Decimal Coinage Act and the Decimal Currency Board came in 1969 along with the 50p piece.

The new 5p and 10p came in 1970 and were the same size as the shilling and florin they eventually replaced. The only real change on D-Day itself was the introduction of the new 1/2p, 1p and 2p, although even then the old coppers remained in circulation until August.

Here’s a simple test for anyone under 50. On Friday you go out with £1.17.4. You buy a pint of mild for Alf at 1s 2d, a Was it worth it? A lot of old folk bottle of sweet stout for Alf’s got fooled into thinking that 6p missus Mabel (no white wine was the same as 6d when of for the ladies in those days!) course it was closer to 1s 2 at 10 and 1/2d, a pint of bitter and 1/2d; but my 23-year-old for yourself at 1s 5d, a packet daughter is astonished and of crisps at 3d, and a dark rum appalled that we put up with for old Harry at 1s 8d. Later, it’s a system that mixed not only your round again – same again base 12 and base 20 but also but no crisps, and Harry has a fractions of the basic unit for so double (which he never does long. Still, we were brilliant at when it’s his round!). Later still mental arithmetic! the fish man comes and you have a poke of shrimps, 4d; then you give the lass from the Sally Army 2d for a War Cry which you never actually read.

At chucking out time you buy a bottle of Guinness to take home, Another reason why the old Happy 50tH BirtHdays to 1s 9d (1d back on the bottle). money had to go was that it was Alan Davies (6th), So: have you got enough left so damned BIG! Have you ever Nigel Clough (19th), and over to see Rovers at home seen it? You needed a gusset Michael Imperioli (26th) tomorrow and buy a pie and a sewn into your change pocket or Cake and botox to you all!

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Laurence Jones

Funeral Directors Elton & Helsby

Covering all local areas, and just minutes from all addresses * Independent family run firm, priding ourselves on attention to detail, and personal service. * Professional, Dignified Funeral Services at Reasonable Prices * Beautiful, tranquil funeral home with private chapels of rest and free parking * Religious or Non - Religious services arranged * Home visits always available

Cresswell House Funeral Home, Ince Lane, Elton, CH2 4LU For help or advice, please telephone

01928 72 63 64

www.funeraldirectorscheshire.co.uk

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ÂŁ50.00 Donation Made to the Church or charity of your choice, with every prepaid plan purchased through requesting information from this advert. Simply fill in the form and post to the address above or call 01928 726364

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DAVID EDWARDS (Established 1981)

GARDEN & GROUND MAINTENANCE Grass Cutting

Mini JCB for Hire

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

01244 301696 / 07971 359867 WOOD FARM, WIMBOLDS TRAFFORD, CH2 4JP

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RE-ROOFING RUBBER FLAT ROOFING SLATING TILING POINTING email: john@totalroofline.co.uk www.totalroofline.co.uk

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(N.B Full page Community Event adverts do incur a charge) Frodsham Wind Farm Liaison Committee can now confirm that delivery dates of the Towers and blades for the wind farm could begin to arrive on site on 21st March, over a 2 week period - 25th April and 23rd May. The erection of the equipment should be completed in August.

Delivery dates will be confirmed nearer the time as they are weather dependent.

Road disruption will occur as the equipment will be transferred to the site from Liverpool Docks by road. Details of this will be advertised locally.

Anyone interested in following the development of the Wind Farm should view from Helsby or Frodsham Hill. No persons will be allowed near the site for safety reasons.

Letter to the Editor...

“Like most residents of our area, I was delighted when IGas decided to tell us that it was not going to proceed with fracking at its sites at Duttons Lane in Upton and Salters Lane in Mickle Trafford. However, I fear strongly that this is only a temporary reprieve for our land, our food, our air and our water, and what frightens me and many other people is what IGas does not and will not tell us.

It does not tell us what it plans for its sites at Kinnerton, Ellesmere Port and Ince, or whether it has land elsewhere in our area which it intends to exploit.”

Huw Rowlands Mickle Trafford

Are you free on a Monday night ?

Can you get to a pub in Frodsham, Helsby, Elton or Dunham?

The Frodsham & District Domino League needs new players.

If you are interested or for more information please contact Dave Yeo (chairman) (01928) 732039 or Ken Moore (secretary) (01928) 722624 or kenmoore@uwclub.net Page kindly sponsored by YOUR

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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 Join us on 6th March, 4pm @ The Old Bank Tea Rooms, Helsby (near the Post Office)

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Frodsham Players proudly present the timeless classic “The Secret Garden” on 4,5, 7 & 8 April at St Laurence Church, Frodsham.

The play tells the story of Mary, a rich, neglected child, tragically orphaned in India and sent to live with her uncle in the forbidding & unwelcoming Misselthwaite Manor in Yorkshire.

When she arrives, Mary hears strange noises and crying in the night. Will she find out who is crying? Will she uncover the legend of the secret garden?

Tickets (£9), are available at www.frodshamplayers.com, by phone on 01928 732285 or at Dandelion, Church Street, Frodsham.

Windfall for Halton Talking Newspaper Volunteers at Halton Talking Newspaper (HTN) were moved and delighted recently when members of Tony Harding’s family got in touch to say they had a cheque waiting to be collected.

Tony of Bellemonte Road, Frodsham had been a very keen listener to HTN’s recordings since losing his sight in later life. His family decided that they would ask for donations to HTN instead of flowers at his funeral.

They then very generously rounded the sum up to £800.00.

Pictured is HTN Chair, Cath Stone, receiving the cheque from Tony’s widow, Mona.

Halton Talking Newspaper provides a weekly selection of local news about Runcorn, Widnes, Helsby and Frodsham using the Runcorn and the Widnes Weekly News and the Chester Chronicle.

HTN will provide a free player (if required) for the memory stick which will arrive each week post free.

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Alzheimer’s Training and Dementia Family Workshop This free session will provide people with the awareness and information about and on people improving of life for This dementia free session willfocus provide with the the inclusion awarenessand and quality information people dementia. aboutwith dementia and focus on improving the inclusion and quality of life for people with dementia.

The workshop will also include an Introduction to Alzheimer’s disease and Other Dementias; Activities Techniques to The workshop will also include to an Encourage Introduction toEngagement; Alzheimer’s disease and Manage Behaviour and the skills, knowledge and tools to support people to Other Dementias; Activities to Encourage Engagement; Techniques to help individuals, withand dementia, toknowledge live well inand thetools community.

Manage Behaviour the skills, to support people to help individuals, with dementia, to live well in the community.

Date Venue Home Instead, Office 5, Fraser House, Thursday 7th April, 2016 Bridge Lane, Frodsham, WA6 7HD (opposite Chinese Delight Restaurant)

Time 5pm – 7pm

Refreshments will be provided.

Limited spaces available - if you would like to book a place, or have any further questions, please call Eula on 01928 733020 / 07825913168

SPRING MEETING Speaker: Tracy Martin.

‘From Boot-sale Princess to Collectables Queen’.

Frodsham Community Centre.

Wednesday, 18th May 7.30p.m.

Tickets: £5 (incl. refreshments).

Tracy Martin is a highly respected Antiques and Collectables Expert who has been on T.V. in such programmes as ‘Secret Dealers’ and has worked on ‘Flog It’ as one of the off-screen Table Valuation Experts.

Tel: 01928 735646

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Girlguiding Frodsham District Help Required

LITTLE OVERTONS' SPRING FAIR Saturday 19th March 1-3pm Frodsham C of E School Hall/Playground Come and enjoy FUN AND GAMES for little ones of any age.

Easter Bonnet Parade Bouncy Castle Chocolate Tombola Hook a Duck Crafts and Games Wellie Wanging Balloons and Face Painting Cakes and Refeshments And More…

"YogaFlow" - brings children's Yoga to life!

Join our FREE taster sessions as we jump on our magic carpets and travel on an exciting Yoga Adventure through wild forests and tropical seas meeting magical creatures along the way! " Session Times 1.15pm, 1.45pm, 2.15pm

Please come and support our local charity Thank You www.littleovertonpre-school.com

www.cheshireflow.com

Fundraising for Registered Charity No: 1024713

The Guiders of Frodsham are looking for some assistance with setting up a ‘building committee’ to help manage their HQ building in Frodsham allowing those stretched volunteer leaders to concentrate on providing wonderful opportunities to the 120 plus Rainbows, Brownies and Guides in Frodsham rather than trying to manage the building.

If you have ever been part of the guiding family (and perhaps been in a unit that met in Ship Street), have an interest in old buildings or have organisational skills to assist then we would love to hear from you.

Please contact Tilly Patel, Frodsham District Commissioner, by email: tillybemail-guides@yahoo.co.uk.

Roger McGough and Dan Cruickshank lead impressive Weaver Words line up.

Poet Roger McGough and TV historian Dan Cruickshank head up an impressive programme of talks, events, workshops and competitions for Frodsham’s third

Weaver Words Literature Festival (Wednesday 6th April – Sunday 10th April).

Actor Gerald Dickens will be performing a double bill of Victorian stories written by his famous great great grandfather Charles Dickens and former Canal Poet Laureate Jo Bell will be reading her waterwayinspired poetry on a cruise along the River Weaver. £500 prize money is on offer for the writers of the best adult flash fiction story (under 300 words). Deadline 18th March.

A free 28 page Weaver Words brochure is available to collect from Frodsham Community Centre, Dandelion Gifts & Castle Park. For more details see the festival website www.weaverwords.org.uk.

Tickets can be purchased online, through the box office 0845 557 7469 and in person at Frodsham Community Centre or Dandelion Gifts.

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St Paul’s Church Palm Sunday March 20th 11am Sung Holy Communion Blessing of the Palms Maundy Thursday March 24th 7.30 pm Sung Holy Communion The Last Supper Holy Saturday March 26th 8pm The Lighting of the New Fire Renewal of Baptismal Vows Easter Day March 27th 11am Sung Holy Communion Celebration of the Resurrection

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Furniture / Kitchen / Bathroom / Beds Curtains of Frodsham 56 Inspired Bathrooms and Wet rooms 39 Kingsley Carpets - Beds 55 Matt Finish 86 NYK Kitchen, Bedroom, Mirror Doors 76 Panda Blinds 72 The Bathroom Restorers 85 Unique Design Kitchen & Bathroom 79 Garage Doors Pennine Garage Doors 62 Gardening Andy’s Lawn & Garden Care 26 Cutting Hedge Garden Services 14 D & N Garden Products 37 David Edwards - garden & groundwork 90 Frodsham Gardens 70 Frodsham Tree Solutions 53 Hazelwood Landscapes 30 Hillside Garden and Tree 62 Maddocks Landscaping 24 Premier Lawn Care 5 WOW - Design 74 Gift Shop Candles Plus 31 Hairdressing / Barber Charles John 8 Hair by Design 14 Headlines 26 Mobile Hairdresser Jane 12 Health / Care Feet First - foot health care 36 Frodsham Chiropody/Podiatry Clinic 49 Home Instead Senior Care 18 The Happiness Club 22 Interior Design CB Interiors 1 Jewellers Les Harris 18 Odd Jobs / Property repairs Cheshire Handyman 58 James Gribbin 36 JL Moston - Maintenance & Joinery 74 Odd Jobs - John 72 Paul Armitstead 4 The DIY Man 80 Total Home Solutions 38 Painter & Decorator Roy Lamb 48 Steven Bishop 30 Pets Ashcroft Veterinary Surgery 33 Cheshire Pet Sitting 40 K9 BRATS 82 Viv’s Dog Walking 60 Pest Control EEK Pest Control 38 Picture Framing Weaver Gallery 56

Plumbing & Heating Ark Services 66 Cheshire Boiler & Electrical Services 59 Gasmarc 80 Indigo Heating, Plumbing & Gas 87 KDE Ltd 10-11 & 50-51 LPW Plumbing Services - 24HR 76 M.Bunting Plumbing & Heating 52 Plumb Direct 62 RAC Gas 78 Trinergy 34-35 & 64-65 Woodhouse Plumb & Electric 42-43 Recruitment Forresters 6 Manley Mere 6 Whistles Hair Salon 6 Removal Service Here Today Gone Tomorrow 28 Man and Van - Ben Hirst 46 Restaurants / Pub / Function Venue Amoré 25 Eccies Club - Bar 47 Frodsham Golf Club 45 Manley Mere 4 Mill House Café 63 The Bull’s Head 60 The Dunham Arms 40 The Tea Cosy Café 36 The White Lion 19 Roofing All-Mighty Roofing 71 Altitude Roofing 82 Cheshire Building & Roofing Services 7 JNF Roofing 61 P Turner Roofing 72 Total Roofline Solutions 90 Sewing Alterations, lessons, haberdashery Elizabeth Arnold 48 Skip / Scrap Metal NW Skips 58 Solicitors Rowlinsons 17 & 23 Sport & Leisure Cheshire Flow 12 Helsby Community Sports Club 29 Kathryn Smith School of Dance 30 Move it or Lose it!

41 PoleRobics 8 Sound Gong Bath / Relaxation 4 T’Pau in concert 21 Tiling / Tile Showroom CB Tiling 24 Taxis Cheshire Travel Services 70 99 Frodsham and District Taxis Kingsley Travel 48 Turners Travel 28 Windows/Conservatories/Canopies Fairview Windows 68 - 69 Kelsall Windows 75 Wrought Iron Work Dunham Hill Smithy 52

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CHEAPEST IN THE LOCAL AREA Airport run prices fora1-4 seater To From area Manchester Frodsham Runcorn Helsby Widnes Elton

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Airport run prices for a 5-8 seater To From area Manchester Frodsham Runcorn Helsby Widnes Elton

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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

Silver Service for Executive Travel please enquire

All above prices are on a one-way basis, return prices should be doubled and confirmed at time of booking

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