March 2017 by David Draper

The voice for local business

Issue 143 - March 2017

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fell up the stairs and plonked themselves noisily behind our seats. The greasy smell I can just about cope with, I just pray they will keep quiet, I said. Those hot dogs don’t smell too bad. I wasn’t talking about the food. The film began, as did the sniggers, the loud whispering and the crunching. The cacophony now unbearable, I decide to meet this egregious flouting of the rules head on. I did what any other polite nglishman would do: I tutted very loudly. Tom, shush I can’t enjoy the

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from my eye and rejoined my wife who, resisting my attempts to link arms, strode off towards the exit. It was only when sat back in the car that the full extent of spousal wrath was unleashed. ell that wasn’t embarrassing at all, was it isten dear, you shouldn’t care what people think. Anyway, it’s not like we knew anyone. Oh really ell look at this on my Facebook: ‘Hi Sarah, hope you enjoyed the film By the way, how are things at home ’ From the look on my Dearly Beloved’s Face the answer was clear - icy

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Should Your Rabbit Live Indoors Or Outside? hen deciding where to house your rabbit, it’s important to balance their sociable nature and preference for company with the need for space to exercise. herever you place them, one of the main aspects to consider is their safety. living inside ith so many potentially dangerous objects in your home, including cables that can be nibbled through and houseplants that are poisonous, you’ll need to give careful thought to where your rabbit will live indoors. They’re very sensitive creatures, but also naturally inquisitive, which can lead them into danger if left unsupervised for too long. A rabbit can live for up to 10 years, so it’s a long-term commitment and not the easy option. an outdoor home An n outdoor hutch should allow enough

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space for them to stand on their hind legs, stretch out whilst lying down, and have a substantial run attached. They will also need a quiet area to rest and sleep, away from view. Rabbits kept in a confined space sometimes develop skeletal problems, so it’s crucial to attach a good-sized exercise area to the hutch. This also allows you to see more of your pet, and makes cleaning easier. Their outdoor home should be sheltered from direct sunlight and strong winds, and offer protection from other pets or animals that roam around at night. Regardless of whether they live indoors or outside, your rabbit will need plenty of space to hop around and play with toys that stimulate their naturally curious and intelligent nature. https: www.bluecross.org.uk pet-advice caringyour-rabbit https: www.rspca.org.uk adviceandwelfare pets rabbits environment By Ann Haldon

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Hobbies A Hobby That Spans 150 Million Years By Kate hen plumber Steve tches began collecting fossils as a young man, he could hardly have imagined that one day he would open the doors to his own fossil museum. Since the 1 80s, when he started hunting for fossils in his spare time, Steve – now aged - has dug up more than ,000 specimens. The 5m tches Collection useum of Jurassic arine ife – to give it its full title – is the pinnacle of this Dorset plumber’s remarkable achievements. A fossil is formed when an animal or plant dies and is rapidly buried by sand, soil or mud. Fossilization occurs when the circumstances for preserving the body are just right, and that’s why an ancient seabed – where bodies are quickly covered up – is one of the best places to look. There are different types of fossil: ‘body fossils’ include the petrified remains of animals, fish and plants and even microscopic organisms such as bacteria. Another type of fossil is the ‘trace fossil’, which shows an imprint of something that has once lived, such as a human footprint.

to live near Dorset’s Jurassic coast, but you don’t need to live near a rich excavation site to make fossil collecting your hobby. Fossil collectors are a diverse group and vary from the casual collector to the dedicated hobbyist, who might even travel the world looking for rare specimens. Some individuals even combine a fossil hobby with collecting crystals and minerals. A sharp pair of eyes is the best tool for finding new specimens, as most fossils are lying in plain sight amongst the stones on the beach although you may need help to identify likely fossils at first). Special geological hammers can be used to gently crack open the rock encasing them if necessary. One of the best sources of information about fossil collecting can be found at www. ukfossils.co.uk. Here you’ll find a list of activities taking place throughout the country, including organised fossil hunts and fossil shows where you can chat to experts and buy specimens. Alternatively, discuss your finds with other fossil hunters at www. discussfossils.com.

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best to stick to recommended sites, as forgers can create spectacular fakes out of resin that are almost impossible to differentiate from the real thing. You can pay anything from under a pound for a fossilized shark’s tooth to hundreds of pounds for a really good specimen, but the sky’s the limit when it comes to the rarest examples. The highest price ever recorded for a fossil was . million, paid for a T-Rex skeleton nicknamed Sue in 1 . As a fossil collector you can scale your hobby exactly as you wish: either keep a few items in a display box at home or make a trailblazing contribution to science like Steve tches, who is now considered a worldwide authority on fossils and has even been awarded an B for his work. As this article began by describing Steve’s extraordinary achievements, it’s only right that he should have the last word: You don’t need to go to university to do this. You can’t learn what I’ve learned from a three or four year degree. You can do it as a hobby and take it from there.

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EASTER SERVICES @ HELSBY METHODIST CHURCH AND ST. PAUL’S CHURCH Lent Lunches – A Joint Service followed by a simple lunch th 12 noon on 15 March and 29th March at Helsby Methodist Church nd th 12 noon on 8th March, 22 March and 5 April at St Paul's Church Hall Good Friday April 14th Joint Service at Helsby Methodist Church at 10am Worship followed by Walk of Witness and Hot Cross Buns at St Paul’s Church Hall Helsby Methodist Church Palm Sunday April 9th 10.30am – Sunday Worship

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The Mayor’s Ceilidh For the Mayor’s charities St Laurence’s Church & Frodsham Community Centre

Palm Sunday April 9th 11am Sung Holy Communion Blessing of the Palms

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Monday April 10th and Tuesday April 11th 7.30pm Compline th Wednesday April 12 7.30pm Holy Communion

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Maundy Thursday April 13th 7.30 pm Sung Holy Communion The Last Supper Holy Saturday April 15th 8pm The Lighting of the New Fire Renewal of Baptismal Vows Easter Day April 16th The Celebration of the Resurrection 8am Holy Communion 11am Sung Holy Communion

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Frodsham Players present Grimm Tales by Philip Pullman adapted for the stage by Philip Wilson 8

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