May 20015

Issue 121 - May 2015

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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Dear Friends, Wow! This month I’m celebrating 10 years of Helsby to Hand.... We first hit the streets in May 2005.

That seems like a long time ago, our sons Charlie and Will were then 8 and 6 years and now we have big strapping 6 foot plus 18 and 16 year olds!!

Richard, account manager at my printers congratulated me last week via Linked In: “Congratulations Sarah. 10 good years doesn’t happen by accident, it takes a lot of blood, sweat and tears (and a good printer.... :-)” That’s so true, thanks Richard; yes, there has been a lot of blood, sweat and tears along the way especially when my computer crashed last October and I lost 6 months of work due to a back up error! However, I wouldn’t have changed the last ten years for anything.

Many of the businesses that advertise with me have now become great friends; I love my job and the flexibility it gives me around our family life. Thank you to all involved, I won’t go in to details because I did that when I celebrated my 100th edition last August but you all know who you are and without you Helsby to Hand wouldn’t be what it is today, so all I can say is MASSIVE THANKS! However saying that I do need to give one special mention to my fab husband Chris, who has a demanding job and yet, still on print week he rallies round when he’s home, washing and cooking! Thank you x I hope that you’ve enjoyed the last ten years also, so until next time...

Best Wishes,

Sarah x

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

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

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New centre now open Kumon’s maths and English study programmes work to build your child’s confidence and inspire a passion for learning.

To unlock your child’s potential, contact your local Instructor for a free assessment.

Helsby and Frodsham Study Centre Karen Whitling 01565 734478 kumon.co.uk Fees vary. Please refer to your local study centre.

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FRODSHAM’S LATEST LADIES FASHION BOUTIQUE

Do you have a ‘PASSION FOR FASHION’?

Then come and visit Frodsham’s newest ladies fashion boutique ‘ORO’. We sell a wide range @ oro clothing of designer fashion for all ages and occasions.

Come and browse our latest @ oro clothing collection of clothing.

Stockists include French Connection, Ichi, Gift vouchers Red Royal, Closet and Numph.

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ENJOY £ OFF YOUR BILL WHEN YOU SPEND £25 DINING AT THE HORNSMILL

N A ME EMA I L A D D RES S MOBI LE Hydes Brewery would like to keep you informed of events, special offers and promotions taking place at the Hornsmill.

If you do not wish to receive these updates then please tick here Terms & Conditions: 1. Offer available all day, every day for a maximum table size of 6 people all ordering main courses. (excluding Bank Holidays).

2. £5 will be deducted from your bill providing a minimum value of £25 is spent on our standard menu.

3. The voucher cannot be claimed in conjunction with any other offer, discount or promotional menus, (Themed, Early Diner or Fixed Price menus). No photocopies.

4. Management reserve the right to withdraw this promotion at any given time.

5. Promoter: Hydes Brewery Ltd, The Beer Studio, 30 Kansas Avenue, Salford, M50 2GL.

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BIG SAVINGS ON ALL WINES, BEERS & SPIRITS! Blossom Hill & Echo Falls (red, white & rosé) 3 bottles for £9.50

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Blackleaf Any 2 for £6.50 Prosecco Only £7.00 Glens Vodka 70cl £10.99

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Short Story Gertie’s Lunch ear to the ground.

Harry sighed, pulling down his cap. For the third time today “I can hear it but I someone had left his pasture can’t see it”. gate open and a couple of ewes were already eyeing up the exit. “It’s as I feared”, Harry said.

He dreaded this time of year.

The first warm weekend and all “What is?” She the fair-weather walkers came looked up. out in their posh boots, without “Gertie here, she’s partial to a thought that this was working technology”. land.

“I beg your pardon?”

As he was about to shut the “This season she’s swallowed gate he spotted a lady stood three mobile phones, an MP3 on the other side, frantically player and a DVD remote searching through her bag. control”.

“Are you the farmer?”. Her face “Aren’t sheep vegetarians?” she was flushed with annoyance. asked suspiciously.

“I’m in a dreadful hurry and I need assistance”.

“Try telling her that”. Harry scratched behind Gertie’s ear.

“How can I help?” Harry said “Mind you, they always come calmly. out good as new”, he smiled, “I’ve misplaced my mobile. It’s “my phone’s working alright rather expensive”. isn’t it?”

“When did you last have it?”

The woman turned pale and Harry asked patiently. quickly handed the phone back “I was photographing this to Harry. sheep”. She pointed at a ewe “You just have to wait for who was sitting down chewing nature to take its course”, Harry thoughtfully. warmed to his subject, “sheep “Old Gertie here”, Harry don’t have fast metabolisms, smirked, “yep, she’s a pretty but they’re regular”. girl”.

“I have to wait for her to digest “I don’t suppose someone like it?”. She pulled a face, “how you owns a mobile?” she said long will that take?” dismissively. “If I could only call Harry looked at his watch, “I’d mine I might find it”. say it will put in an appearance Harry did have a mobile phone, at precisely midday tomorrow”. old and battered, but it did the She gulped. job. He smiled courteously and handed over. She took the “Then there’s the unpleasant phone with an expression of job of sorting through the distaste. Gingerly she tapped in business”, Harry added the number. cheerfully. “it’s not for the squeamish”.

Sure enough, a ringing phone could be heard, muffled, as The woman buried her face in though wrapped in a thick her well-manicured hands and duvet. sobbed. Harry took pity.

The woman searched with her suppose could responding always do to Please mention Helsby“Ito Hand Iwhen

that bit”. She looked up with relief, but Harry raised his hand before she could speak, “on one condition”.

“Anything, just name it”, she pleaded.

“You’re to promise never to leave a farm gate open again”.

Harry pointed to the offending gate.

“I promise”, she said guiltily, “I’m sorry about that”.

“We’ll call it a deal”, Harry said, holding out his hand to shake on it. She glanced at his grubby nails, and backed away.

“Here’s my work number”, she said, cautiously passing him a business card with her fingertips, “call me when it’s over”. Then she hurried through the gate, making a big show of closing it behind her.

Harry watched her go while stroking Gertie. Finally he leaned over and whispered, “Up you get old girl”.

Slowly the sheep clambered to her feet. Harry picked up the warm phone from the flattened grass beneath her.

It was a fine phone, very expensive. Yet, even without a handshake Harry considered himself an honourable man. He contemplated the number on the business card. He would phone it tomorrow, just after midday.

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Little India

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Hobbies The fast growing ‘cult’ of small things

By Kate McLelland When 89-year-old Nora Boll recently sold her collection of over 30 dolls’ houses, the auction sale sparked huge interest in the national media, bringing together collectors and dealers from all over the country.

Nora, whose mother started the collection in 1925, had amassed hundreds of items over the years, including miniature chandeliers, little curtains made from parachute silk and even tiny rolls of toilet paper.

John Anderson of auctioneers Anderson and Garland, who managed the sale, commented: “There is something of a cult hobby based on dolls’ houses and furniture”. He went on to add that in his experience a piece of miniature furniture such as a chest of drawers can sell at auction for more than its full-size counterpart.

All grown up Collecting dolls’ houses, furniture and accessories is clearly no longer just a children’s pastime. For serious hobbyists it’s an activity that allows for different specialties and interests, from kitting out period dolls’ houses in accurate historical detail to creating chic, contemporary interiors.

houses. In fact the original purpose of these miniature properties was to teach young women about the art of domestic management and many dolls’ houses created for children of the gentry were modelled on the family home.

Sources of inspiration The Museum of Childhood at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London is currently hosting an exhibition of dolls houses called ‘Small Stories’, due to run until 6th September 2015.

If you want to begin your own dolls’ house collection, this fascinating exhibition is a good place to start. Admission is free and further details can be found at www.vam.ac.uk.

Additionally, the National Trust’s website (www.nationaltrust.org. uk) carries information about inspirational dolls’ houses on display throughout the country or you can visit The Kensington Dolls’ House Festival in May (www.dollshousefestival.com).

Alternatively the Sue Ryder charity shops carry stocks of dolls houses and dolls’ house furniture. Find a local shop by calling 0800 917 8123 (free of charge), or visit www.sueryder. org.

The Dolls’ House Emporium (www.dollshouse.com) is one of many online retailers offering an astonishing range of furniture and accessories.

These miniature curiosities range from Victorian shop counters and sweet jars to tiny shower cubicles and jacuzzis.

The magic of small things Whatever your reasons for collecting, there’s undoubtedly something magical about seeing the stuff of our everyday lives reduced to miniature scale. There’s an added sense of wonder when you consider the skill and patience that has gone into creating these small but perfectly formed items.

Children’s author Lewis Carroll understood the childish fascination with shrinking down in size and used it to great effect in ‘Alice in Wonderland’.

It’s a happy coincidence that the Victoria and Albert’s ‘Small Stories’ exhibition -sparking a renewed interest in dolls’ house history - has been staged in the 150th anniversary year of Carroll’s famous book.

Your miniature property search Collectors starting from scratch may be able to find their dream house by searching Ebay or through the listings ads in their local newspaper. The Dolls’ House Exchange site (www. dollshouseexchange.co.uk) lets collectors buy and sell second Little lessons learned hand items online, giving you Like Nora Boll, many women Image Credit: Hopkinson House an opportunity to pick up a have gone on to become - bedroom detail set in 1940s, England. more unusual, custom-built collectors after their mothers Victoria and Albert Museum, at an accessible price. to adverts 17 London Please Helsby house to Hand when responding first inspired theirmention love of dolls’

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White Lion Village Pub & Dining at Alvanley

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Going Potty for Summer Plants

by Pippa Greenwood Summer bedding plants are everywhere at this time of year and as soon as conditions are reliable enough, you can plant them out in your garden to create a wonderful, colourful display to last the whole summer long. I am a great fan of hanging baskets, window boxes and patio containers, but this year why not ring the changes and also include some unusual containers and planters to bring a different look or even a bit of humour to your garden?

make sure that the drainage hole does not become blocked.

But if you don’t like the idea of bringing your loo or bathroom out into the garden, there are plenty of other normal household objects which can be used as useful planters without necessarily making your neighbours think you have gone completely crazy. How about that old watering can that’s sprung a leak or has a loose handle? Whether you have a traditional galvanised can or a more modern plastic one, you can have great fun planting it up with bedding, particularly if you choose something like trailing blue lobelia to come spurting out of the top and perhaps even the end.

character can be turned into planting with real flair. If you use old gardening boots or a pair of shoes, you are unlikely to need to add extra drainage as they invariably drain well. But if you are going to recycle a pair of wellies, then you may need to add a bit of extra drainage unless they have quite a lot of damage on their soles.

Again, cascading plants can look particularly dramatic, but a bunch of bright red geraniums or the spiky hedgehog-like foliage of a bright green or variegated grass can look particularly handsome appearing out of some discarded footwear.

What about a beaten up old handbag? If you choose one with several compartments, you can even have sectional planting and if you have one with a handle, it too can be suspended from a pergola or wall and used rather like a hanging basket.

You can use almost anything as a planter, so keep an open mind before you chuck anything in the bin or skip. I have seen some really crazy plantings in disused hand basins, loo cisterns or even the lavatory itself! Provided there is adequate drainage Buckets, too, can look really in the base of the container, good fun and if you have it should work well. If you one which still has its handle are using something like a firmly attached, then you hand basin which only has could use it as a hanging See if there’s anything in one plug hole in the bottom, basket. Plastic buckets can your kitchen cupboards that make sure that you cover it have holes drilled or melted could be recycled and put with pieces of broken crock in the base and similarly you to better use in the garden. and then perhaps put an inch can use a sturdy nail to make An old saucepan, casserole or two of coarse gravel in holes in the base of a metal pot or even a mixing bowl or the bottom of the container bucket. jug can make an attractive before you put the compost footwear withora email: bit of helsbytohand@btinternet.com To advertise call:Old 01928 727 165 planter, but again you will 28 should help in as this to

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If the container is large and there are no drainage holes in it, then the other option is to plant it up as a mini bog garden and use moisture-loving plants in it such as hostas or pond-side irises. Colanders or sieves also make interesting and unusual hanging baskets and have the advantage of holes that are generally so small that you need not even use a liner. You can simply concentrate on planting one or two upright specimens in the centre of the colander and then using plenty of trailing plants around the edge and allowing them to cascade down. Provided you have time to keep them well watered, you could even create your own living tea set

with an old sizeable teapot and some large mugs full of favourite summer bedding.

Larger items such as old wheelbarrows or chimney pots may not be the sort of thing you have lying around your own garden, but you can often pick these up very cheaply from a local salvage or junk yard or perhaps even from a friend’s garden. Something like a wheelbarrow gives a huge planting area and because it holds such a large volume of compost, it will also mean that you need not be quite so concerned about watering, as it will be less inclined to dry out.

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And Another Thing...

by Tom Hughes

Waiting to board the plane for our weekend in Nice, my breathing became shallow, my hands felt clammy and my heart began to race. But it wasn’t the terror of being entombed in a silver tube burning gallons of kerosene in an illogical attempt to defy gravity, rather it was my other flying phobia - a brat sat in the seat behind.

After our furious dash across the tarmac elbowing nonpriority boarders out of the way (we’d paid three quid extra to be treated like VIPs you see), we stored our luggage and settled into our seats. As Sarah began debating which variety of microwaved toasty to scald her mouth with, I commenced my nervous fidgeting. I craned my neck, scanning for infants.

“It’s not Mum and Dad I’m worried about, it’s that red faced urchin I don’t like the look of.”

The smug thirty-something parents scanned the row numbers as they squeezed themselves inexorably nearer.

Thirty one, thirty two, thirty.... three - there, perfect. And where do you think they ended up? You know it brother.

The smiling cabin crew snapped the overheads shut and fussed everyone into their places as the Irish lilt of the pilot’s voice reassuringly purred our route over the PA system.

It isn’t the actual kick that drives you insane, it’s the anticipation of the tiny toes tapping the back of your seat that’s so unbearable.

“Tom, just ignore the little chap, we’ll be there before you know it, read your guide to Nice.”

“I am trying to ignore it (thump), but it’s not easy when you have parents who can’t control their blasted kid (thump).”

“Tom! Shush, they’ll hear you!”

“Good!”(Thump).

As the big tin bird eased herself into the stratosphere, the blonde terror behind succumbed to fatigue and fell into a fitful slumber. I closed my eyes and tried to join the little darling. Unfortunately, my attempt at a cat nap was shattered by the racket from the well-padded lady in the seat next to mine.

I closed my eyes. Maybe the kid with E numbers smeared over his sticky intemperate mush would be perfectly behaved, maybe he would just nod off in his Mummy’s “Tom, just relax. We will be off arms? What did it matter that in a minute.” he was directly behind my “Look, there’s one coming head? The flight was short, now, and it’s getting nearer.”

Her vast paw swirled inside it didn’t… thump! Oh no, we her plastic cashew tub, like hadn’t even taken off and it “They seem a perfectly nice Trevor Brooking choosing had started.

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Finally content with her haul, she pulled yet another catch of nuts from her bucket.

Her powerful elbow, nudging me with each swirl, was like a JCB digger excavating a drain. As she daintily tossed nuts into her pie hole with all the skill of a serial grazer, I leaned over to Sarah and whispered, “Do you think she’s coming to Nice to sample the gastronomy? (Nudge).

“Shush Tom, she’ll hear you.”

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This terrible cacophony, apart from deafening me, roused the little cherub sitting behind.

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“Right, that’s it, I’m going to say something!”

“Tom! Please, we’re nearly there!”

“I’m sorry Sarah but this is ridiculous (thump). Excuse me, I’m sorry to bother you, but can you not control you child? I’m not bothered but my wife is getting very angry.”

“Tom!”

from the brat’s Mother was enough to make her retreat.

Sat back in her seat, Sarah’s weapon of choice (elbow) was immediately deployed to painful effect.

“How dare you bring me into it.” (Dig) “Ow! I...wanted to present a united front?” (Thump, Zzzzz) “In future Tom, leave me out of your squabbles please.”

“Whatever you say dear and by the way, this is going to bruise.”

“Good! And so will this one, hopefully!” (Dig).

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Should It Be Home Or Away For Grandparents?

by Kate McLelland If you’ve ever watched TV programmes such as “Escape to the Country” or “A Place in the Sun: Home or Away”, you’ll appreciate the dilemma. Each week these shows focus on couples who dream of making a new start in life, either by moving to a different part of Britain or emigrating to a new country altogether.

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the kids up from school. If your son or daughter has relied on you to provide regular, unpaid childcare services while they work, then your move away may have significant economic implications for the family.

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Wild Food: A Complete Guide for Foragers - Roger Phillips A leading expert on food foraging, Philips hasn’t managed to kill himself with a dodgy mushroom yet (and he’s been doing it for decades) so it’s a safe bet that what he says, goes. In this easy-to-identify guide to the edible plants found in our woodlands and hedgerows, he even throws in some recipes for good measure. If you’re just thinking, ‘nettle soup’ then you’ll be disappointed, because Roger’s recipes are delicious. You’ll never need to buy a bag of salad again.

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Fully Insured Free No Obligation Quote 01928 732038 or 07730458511 fearn.landscapesandtreesurgery@outlook.com

“Hostelry for the Astute”

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

● 6 Ever Changing Cask real Ales ● 1 Real Organic Cider ● Superb Restaurant - Quality Food at Pub Food Prices (See Website for this Month’s Menu). Specials Board Booking essential Jimmy’s Quiz every Sunday 9pm Play-your-cards-right jackpot £250.

ALL Premier League games available live (phone to see which ones are showing) BELLEMONTE ROAD, OVERTON, FRODSHAM, WA6 6BS

TEL: 01928 733761

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www.stonehousefarmbandb.co.uk Tel: 740586 Tel:01928 01928740586 Mobile: 07561515618 Mobile:07561515618 Email: stone_house_farm@yahoo.com Email:bushell@stonehousefarm.plus.com Open daily OpenOUTDOORS daily (incl.for covered area) forsoft teas, coffees, teas, coffees, drinks soft drinks and bottled water. and bottled water.

Snacks including baked potatoes, Snacks including andbutties, sausage soup, bacon andbacon sausage butties, scones, crisps and chocolates. scones, crisps and chocolate.

To advertise call: 01928 727 165 or email: helsbytohand@btinternet.com

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Your Local Private Hire Company NEW BEER

Serving the community with a professional and reliable service.

• Seats 1-­‐8 people • Airport Transfers • Race Days / Nights out • Corporate Accounts

Fancy a pint? Beer on draught 11am & 4pm

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Now available BEER IN A BOX 5 LITRE & 10 LITRE BOXES

Perfect Gifts for birthdays, Christmas etc

Fully Licensed, CRB checked, and insured.

Pre-­‐bookings only

NEW BEER

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Frodsham Brewery, Lady Heyes Craft Centre, Kingsley Road, Frodsham, WA6 6SU. Tel: 01928 787917

www.frodshambrewery.co.uk

The DIY Man No Job too Big or too Small Gardening / garden maintenance Grass cutting lawn feeding Block Paving ,flagging, decorative brickwork, garden walls, arches Brickwork repointing Pressure washing drives footpaths etc

Internal Work Decorating, coving Flooring [wood / laminate] Flat pack furniture assembled Full quote given before any work is started & fully insured

Phone Gary 07908607979 Email garyhill01961@gmail.com

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Email: Peter@kingsleytravel.co.uk www.kingsleytravel.co.uk Call Peter : 07803 125 338

STEVEN BISHOP Time Served

PAINTER & DECORATOR INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

TEL: 01928 731833 MOB: 07960 214260

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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

Please send me more information about Prepaid Funeral Plans Name .................................................

Address ................................................. ................................................. .................................................

Telephone No ........................................

any time day or night

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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KEN LEACH JOINERY & BUILDING

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

When You Can’t Be There

WE CAN!

FULLY INSURED PET SITTING DOG WALKING PET TAXI

01928 890052 07745 390029 www.cheshirepetsitting.co.uk

Maddock’s Landscaping & Maintenance Services

Soft landscaping services include:

Hard Landscaping services include:

01928 722744 Mobile: 07903516986

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The Best Car Gadgets For 2015 How to hang onto your licence and keep the kids happy too

about damage occurring when We’ve come a long way from you’re parked, such as people the days when the most shunting you in a supermarket interesting accessory you and fleeing the scene while could get for your car was a you’re still shopping, look for set of fluffy dice. There are all one with a Park Mode to catch kinds of useful accessories the culprits. for in-car entertainment, navigation and safety, and If entertainment is your thing you can even get gadgets that you’ll be spoilt for choice. You can help you hang on to your can pick up an in-car DVD driving licence. player for £70 or a twin pack If you’ve ever worried that for £120, or you could invest in you might be over the drink a cheap Android tablet and let driving limit (which has just the kids watch movies on that: been lowered in Scotland), a headrest holders are widely portable breathalyser is a good available. investment. The well regarded If your car stereo is showing its Alcosense range starts at £25 age, you can replace it with an and rises to £60 for the Elite all-singing, all-dancing model model, which knows about the lower limits in Scotland, Ireland for as little as £43, although if you want the ultimate in audio and much of Europe. If that’s you’ll pay a bit more than too pricey Alcosense makes that: for example, Pioneer’s disposable tubes at £4.99 for SPH-DA120 car stereo, two. which uses Apple’s CarPlay Garmin’s £120 Dash Cam technology to work with an 10HD also has safety on its iPhone, is currently £339. You mind. It is a video camera that don’t need to spend that much sits on your windscreen and for a smartphone connection, continually records what’s in though: there is a wide range front of you, eliminating any of good quality car stereos doubt about who’s to blame in for around £50 to £70 with the event of an accident. The connections for smartphones camera uses microSD memory and/or USB flash drives. cards and it does everything If you’d rather go wireless, automatically so you don’t gadgets can help with that even need to remember to Parrot’s MKi9200 adds to turn it on.Please If you’re worriedHelsby too. mention to Hand when responding

Bluetooth wireless technology to your existing car stereo, enabling you to stream music (or audiobooks, or podcasts) from your phone. It also adds hands-free calling and voice control, meaning you can navigate your music library without taking your eyes off the road. It’s currently £139.99, and (optional) installation is around £50.

One of the most useful incar gadgets may be EE’s Buzzard 2, which provides a Wi-Fi hotspot in your car via the magic of 4G mobile broadband. That’s brilliant if you tend to have a carful of smartphone or tablet-wielding children, or if you need to get online with your laptop when you’re out and about. You can pick one up for free if you sign up for a two-year, £10 per month contract, but keep an eye on the data limits: that £10 gets you 1GB of data transfer per month, so it’s not a great idea to let the kids stream endless Netflix programs when you’re on the road.

Images left to right: Alcosense portable breathalyser; Pioneer CarPlay stereo; Parrot MKi9200 hands-free kit; EE Buzzard 2 portable Wi-Fi.

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D.T. Turner

Independent Funeral Directors of Frodsham

Sympathetic and friendly approach 24 hours service, 365 days a year

Our Family Helping Yours 11 High Street, Frodsham, Cheshire, WA6 7AH

Telephone: 01928 735533

NORTHWEST SKIP HIRE LTD (RUNCORN BASED)

All sizes of skips - 4yd to 40yd roro Fast friendly service

WANTED - COPPER WIRE, PIPE, CABLE, PLATES, TANKS ETC All scrap metal wanted TOP PRICES PAID All types of waste removed including asbestos, p/board, Haz. waste SITE CLEARANCE & DEMOLITION

ANDY’S LAWN & CARE GARDEN CARE

JET WASHING

● Hedge Cutting ● Patios ● Garden Walls ● Driveways etc. ● Scarifying & Aerating ● Jungle clearance Grit Salt ● Bushes/shrubs removed Service ● Tree felling & removal ● Stump Grinding Telephone: ● All garden waste removed 01244 376201 ● Fully insured.

Mobile: ● Free quotations.

07427630210 ● Friendly reliable staff.

Tel: 01928 580166 Mob: 07792 244820

Email: info@northwestskips.co.uk www.northwestskips.co.uk

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Andys Lawn and Care

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There is no need to replace your bathroom...

THE BATHROOM RESTORERS Let us restore your bathroom. Let us make it brand new & save your money!

We can offer!

If in your bathroom:

Highest quality for affordable price

Silicone seal is mouldy…

No more mould in your bathroom

Grout is discoloured and mouldy…

Bathroom gets dirty with limescale…

Tiles are loose...

BEFORE

Shower leaks…

Give us a call on 07851095702

Now better price for vinyl flooring Our Services

What we can install?

Silicone Replacement

Shower Trays / Cubicles

Grout Renewal

Baths / Bath Screens

Locating / Fixing Leaks

Bath Panels

Chemical Grout Clean

Vanity Units

Pipework Boxing

Wet Walls

Fixing / Replacing Broken or Loose Tiles, Tiling

Blinds, Bath / Shower Accessories

Why choose us? We are professional team with a number of years of experience. Every job gets a guarantee as we use only the highest quality materials. Our team is happy to work with both domestic and industrial clients. No more leaks, cracked grout or mouldy silicone. Treat yourself to a perfect bathroom!

THE BATHROOM RESTORERS LTD team.

AFTER

Contact us now!

Find us on Facebook

Tel. 01512445418 Mob. 07851095702 thebathroomrestorers@gmail.com

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Garden & Grounds Maintenance Grass Cutting / Hedge Cutting Complete Maintenance Programs, including Lawn Treatments, Weed Control and Light Tree Work Landscaping Turfing / Fencing / Decking / Patios Brickwork Garden Walls, Re-pointing etc Paths / Gravel work Full Soft Landscaping

WHOLESALE SUPPLIES, NORTHWICH

Indoor, Outdoor and LED Lighting Specialists Duchess 8 Light Pendant Code:2088-8CC

PREMIER LIGHTING SHOWROOM OPEN SIX DAYS A WEEK! Monday to Friday 8.00am - 5.30pm Saturday 8.30am - 4.00pm

Dorchester Chandelier Code: 3497-7CC

Riverside Trading Estate Navigation Road Northwich, CW8 1BE

01606 781811 Marquette 5 Light Chandelier Code: 2095-5AB

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(Fax 01606 781642) alan@electricalwholesalesupplies.co.uk www.electricalwholesalesupplies.co.uk

Open to the trade and public

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0800 191 0490 / 07747 087 156 Regus House, Herons Way, Chester Business Park, Chester, CH4 9QR www.jnfroofing.co.uk Email: jnfroofing@yahoo.com Specialising in all aspects of roofing including: New roofs - Rubber flat roofs - Wall coatings - Fascias - Guttering - Repairs

• 10 year Insurance backed guarantee on materials and workmanship

• • • • • • •

We have & install own scaffolding Our own cherry picker for tall jobs 0% Finance (T’s & C’s apply) Fully insured (Public liability) Home Insurance Protection (HIP) Member of Roofing Federations We accept all major credit/debit cards

10%

Discount with this advert

Company Registration Number: 8722645 Vat Number: 187797822 87 7 Please mention Helsby to Hand when responding to adverts

Your local chartered accountants Free no obligation consultation, For all your accountancy needs AGP provide a full range of services for all business types and sizes.

Our services include: • Accounts • Bookkeeping • Registered auditor

• VAT returns • Payroll • Advising family companies

• Tax returns & repayment claims • Tax planning and advice • Tax enquiries

call: 01928 707 370 visit: www.agp-accountants.co.uk email: enquiries@agp-accountants.co.uk Sycamore House, Sutton Quays Business Park Sutton Weaver, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 3EH Offices also at Warrington and Chester

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

DON’T REPLACE, re Kitchen Befo

RESPRAY! CALL TODAY

for a no obligation quote

Kitchen After

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Can you spot the 10 differences?

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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Digital Aerials supplied and tted Aerial repairs Multi - room installations Satellite TV links Moving home installations Digital Repairs No call out charge Free quotations

Call Martin:

01928 589766 or 07917 724475 90

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Each row, column and 3x3 box must contain the numbers 1 to 9 just once. This can be done by applying logic you don’t have to guess!

Using only the letters in the Wordwheel, you have ten minutes to find as many words as possible, none of which may be plurals, foreign words or proper nouns. Each word must be of three letters or more, all must contain the central letter and letters can only be used once in every word. There is at least one word that uses all of the letters in the wheel.

Hidato Starting at 1 and finishing at 49, track your way from one square to another, either horizontally, vertically or diagonally, placing consecutive numbers into the empty squares as you go. Some numbers are already given.

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LITTLE PRINCESS TRUST PROVIDES 3,000 REAL HAIR WIGS www.littleprincesses.org.uk/donate-hair/

This Hereford-based charity has reached this significant milestone at the end of March 2015 by supplying real hair wigs to boys and girls across the UK and Ireland, who have lost their own hair through cancer treatment or other illnesses.

Hair by Design, in Frodsham is proudly supporting this wonderful charity (see advert on p37) following a visit from Erin Youd who wanted to donate her hair.

Well done Erin, I love your new hair style x

Before

During

After

Donated hair

St Luke’s Church, Dunham-on-the-Hill A Church for All A Church at the Heart of the Community Book sale and Coffee morning 10-12 Saturday 9th May In the Church Room (behind the Church) All are welcome to browse the books, enjoy scones and tea/coffee and chat with friends.

Clatterbridge Cancer Research, Kelsall Branch Charity Number 519357 Saturday 9th May 2015 at Kelsall Community Centre commencing at 1.00pm All are welcome To donate items please contact 01928 740415

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FRODSHAMCHARITYMUSIC FESTIVAL

5 1 0 2 H T 3 1 E N U J Y A D R pm U SAT 2pm until 110.15PM Frodsh Mersey View

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ASSOCIATE SPONSORS

BEST WESTERN HOTELS, Forest Hills KDE Electrical

R BACKWATE Tickets £10 Available from, INDIGO YES SIR

Dandelion - Church St, Frodsham BEST WESTERN Forest Hills Hotel

or Call 07855 562594

or from any Band member

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All profits to LOCAL Charities.

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Frodsham Summer Festival 2015 10th, 11th and 12th July The event raises funds for local projects in the town.

10th July 6pm onwards live music night with Liverpool’s China Crisis headlining the event. Tickets £10.

11th July Vets football tournament, live music, Silcock’s Funfair and much more.

12th July Community Day which will bring all aspects of the community together including a walking football tournament, Its a Knockout, Frodsham sings community choir and more!

Securing a band as high profile as China Crisis is a great addition and shows how the festival is growing year on year. The music event on the Friday will be ticketed at £10 and the rest of the weekend is free for all the family.

Get your tickets early for China Crisis so that you don’t miss out!

For further information and tickets contact Mark Rowland Tel: 07868733148 Email: frodshamfestival@outlook.com

A cup of tea and a laugh

Community Benefit Fund (CBF)

At Best Western Forest Hills

On 18th March 2015 Frodsham Transition Initiative held an Energy debate at which Peel Energy gave a presentation. Peel are commencing the installation of 19 wind turbines on Frodsham marshes and announced that a Community Benefit fund (CBF) would be set up to give rise to at least £100k per annum for 25 years. Peel Energy are keen that local communities should decide how they want this money to be spent for community benefit.

Live music from “Bobby the Crooner”, singing all the old favourites from Bing Crosby, Nat King Cole, Sinatra, Dean Martin.

A chance to get out of the house, make new friends, have a laugh and of course enjoy a scone!

The FTI event was filmed and will be available on social media shortly. FTI continue to look for ways to keep local communities informed about energy supply, energy conservation and progress of the wind farm and the community benefit fund.

Just £2 per person - pay on the day To book call Tina or Charlotte 01928 735255

If this project is of interest to you please contact Allan Arthur on 07785 341361

Sunday 31st May 3pm - 5pm

Simply tea parties with a great chance for the older generation to make new friends.

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WI Weaver Vale Group Wednesday 20th May at Frodsham Community Centre 7.30pm Guest speaker Angela Oldham perfume Tickets are £5 including refreshments - 01928 724464 All welcome.

Living the 40’s dream!

Miss Pitchy Patchy aka Hen Johnson arrived to talk to Frodsham W.I. on Thursday 2nd April clad from head to toe in vintage forties clothing.

Miss Pitchy Patchy doesn’t just dress this way to talk about the period, she lives this way! She over-rides the embarrassment of her teenage sons and declares that this style suits her way of life.

She kept the W.I. ladies fascinated describing clothing and lifestyle in the nineteen forties.

Particularly amusing them when describing the problems of obtaining setting lotion these days and the difficulty of persuading a modern hairdresser to cut a style which looks just dreadful before it has been curled and set!

The winner of this month’s competition which was for wartime tips and hints was the President, Vivien Shaw who had brought along “ mock crab” made to her mother’s wartime recipe.

Next month’s meeting is on 7th May at Frodsham Community Centre.

Frodsham’s *Make It *Bake It * Grow It *Show It *Show Frodsham Community Centre Saturday 12th September 1.00pm Open for anyone to enter.

Closing date 9th September • • • • • • •

Produce Handicraft Floral Art Fruit and Vegetables Photography Art Children’s Section

Entry forms available from: Gleave’s Garden Centre * Dandelion Gifts * Community Centre * Best in Show Competition Enquires Vivien Shaw 01928 732761

STORY TELLING @ HELSBY QUARRY SATURDAY 9th MAY 3-­‐4 PM Free For accompanied children of all ages

Part of the 25 year anniversary celebrations Meet at the Quarry Car Park, Alvanley Road.

N.B. No toilet facilities on site

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Kindly sponsored by YOUR

MOVE Andrew Hayes

Make your move with Frodsham’s local property experts Call 01928 739777 for a FREE valuation

Elton Community Centre presents a second play in association with the Cheshire Rural Touring Arts.

“Those Magnificent Men”

by Brian Mitchell and Joseph Nixon.

A nail-biting, side-splitting true story of the first ever non-stop transatlantic flight.

ON SATURDAY 9TH MAY. Tickets £7.50 on sale at Elton’s Jack’s D.I.Y Store and Elton Post Office, or contact Christine on 07543868278

SPRING FAIR

Saturday 23rd May 10 - 12 Helsby Community Centre In aid of St. Pauls Church funds Book stall, cakes, tombola,kitchen & bathroom, fancy goods, craft, raffle etc etc Refreshments available and FREE admission

Halton Horticultural Society Annual plant and Craft Sale HALTON BRITISH LEGION, Main Street, Halton on SATURDAY 23RD MAY from 12NOON UNTIL 2PM. There will be a variety of shrubs, perennials and bedding plants for sale at reasonable prices.

The majority grown by members.

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V.E. DAY 70th Anniversary May 8th NATIONAL BEACONS EVENT FLAMES OF PEACE Frodsham is to light it’s beacon on Frodsham Hill at 9.30pm on Friday May 8th Helsby residents are invited to meet at the Parish Field next to the children’s play area in Helsby at 9.15pm on Friday 8th May and to bring with them a small tee light candle to be lit at 9.30pm as Flames of Peace to remember those who fought abroad and on the home front and gave their lives.

For further details please contact 01928 722832 (No responsibility for personal injury caused to participants at this event).

WELCOME FROM ST. LUKE’S CATHOLIC CHURCH FRODSHAM

Parish Administrator Fr. Isidore Madueke Feasts in May Mon.4th. The English Martyrs Thurs.14th. St. Matthias, Apostle Sun.17th. The Ascension Sat.23rd. Our Lady, Help of Christians Sun.24th. Pentecost Sunday Sun. 31st. The Most Holy Trinity See the parish web page for further details: stlukesparish.org.uk

To advertise call: 01928 727 165 or email: helsbytohand@btinternet.com

SUCCESS: Graham Evans Secures Review of Tolls On Mersey Gateway & Silver Jubilee Bridge Following persistent and effective campaigning by Graham Evans, the Chancellor George Osborne is to re-examine tolls on the Silver Jubilee and Mersey Gateway Bridge for residents in the Cheshire West and Chester area. Work began on the Mersey Gateway Project in May 2014 with a completion date of autumn 2017 for a brand new six lane bridge over the Mersey from Runcorn to Widnes.

The decision to toll both the Mersey Gateway bridge and the existing Silver Jubilee bridge was originally made in 2008. But Graham Evans, MP for Weaver Vale since 2010, has been campaigning for the Government to allow toll free access to both bridges. In 2014, it was announced that Halton residents will not have to pay the toll - and now Graham Evans has secured a re-examination of the toll to be completed this year. Mr Evans has said he will continue to campaign passionately throughout this process to make sure that residents in Cheshire West & Chester - including Frodsham, Helsby and Northwich - do not have to pay the toll.

Commenting, he said: “This is great news for hardworking commuters and residents. In July 2014 I helped secure toll free access to the bridges for Halton residents, and I’ve been lobbying hard for Cheshire West residents. This brings us one step closer, I’ll the continue the campaign!”

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Index of advertisers Accountants / Tax / HR agp 88 Applegate & Co. 52 Accomodation Stonehouse Farm B & B 78 Alarms & Security Complete Security 8 Aerial Engineer/Sky TV Latham Aerials 90 Weston Aerials & Security Systems 4 Architecture / Design Cheshire Planning Solutions 48 Scott Architecture 76 Beauty / Holistics / Tanning A Touch of Blush 5 Serenity 44 Brewery Frodsham Brewery 80 Builder / Merchants /Joiner / Plastering BB Construction 46 Direct Joinery 4 Elton Joinery 60 Frodsham Plastering Services 76 Ken Leach Building & Joinery 82 Lee Carrington Joinery 86 Mad Jak Joinery 70 More Than Loft Ladders 14 MP Building & Joinery 30 Oakley’s Joinery 18 Tim’s Plastering 82 Butcher / Farm Shop Forresters 35 Car Repairs /MOT/ Tyres/ Valeting Frodsham Tyres 61 JPW Body Repairs 72 O’Neil Dent Repair 22 Cleaning 4 Ever Clean 70 CJD Window Cleaner 34 Sparklean 84 The Carpet & Oven Cleaning Co. 6 Walmsley & Co. Window Cleaning 30 Computing / Website & Graphic Design Riley IT 18 Dentist Main Street Dental 24 Education Kumon 4 Electrician Cheshire Boiler & Electrical Services 15 Electrical Wholesale Supplies 86 Frodsham Electrical Services 74 KDE Ltd 42-43 Trinergy 69 Woodhouse Plumb & Electric 50,51,64&65 Estate / Letting Agent / Houses for Sale Bizzi Bee Lettings 37 Your Move Andrew Hayes 96 Fencing / Paving / Driveways Antony Worrall & Son 26 Financial / Mortgage Advisor Karen Bushell Wealth Management 14 Paul D Clarke FPC 63

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Flooring Kingsley Carpets 56 The Little Carpet Shop 79 Funeral Directors / Monumental Masons DG Baines 74 DT Turner 84 Laurence Jones 81 Furniture / Kitchen / Bathroom / Beds A - Design Kitchen & Bathrooms 22 Bridge Timber 1 Curtains of Frodsham 58 Kingsley Carpets - Beds 57 Matt Finish 88 Niagara Adjustable Beds & Chairs 19 NYK Kitchen, Bedroom, Mirror Doors 26 Panda Blinds 72 The Bathroom Restorers 85 Unique Design Kitchen & Bathroom 75 Garage Doors Pennine Garage Doors 72 Gardening Andy’s Lawn and Care 84 Cutting Hedge Garden Services 89 D & N Garden Products 25 David Edwards - garden & groundwork 67 Fearn Landscapes 78 Frodsham Gardens 68 Hazelwood Landscapes 86 Hillside Garden and Tree 46 Maddocks Landscaping 82 Stonyford Cottage Gardens 29 Townfield Allotments 18 WOW - Design 30 Hairdressing / Barber Concept Hair 10 Hair by Design 37 Headlines 44 Jane - mobile Hairdresser 60 Health / Care Feet First - foot health care 66 Home Instead Senior Care 26 Loud and Clear - ear syringing 6 Jewellers Les Harris 27 Ladies Fashion Oro 5 MP Graham Evans 100 Odd Jobs / Property repairs Cheshire Handyman 24 Frodsham Handyman 76 James Gribbin 16 JL Moston - Maintenance & Joinery 22 Odd Jobs - John 34 The DIY Man 80 Total Home Solutions 12 Off-license Elton Booze 8 Painter & Decorator Roy Lamb 68 Steven Bishop 80 Pest Control EEK Pest Control 12

Pets Ashcroft Veterinary Surgery 55 Cheshire Pet Sitting 82 K9 BRATS 54 Pharmacy Holland Pharmacy 32 Picture Framing and Art Weaver Gallery 58 Plumbing & Heating Ark Services 34 Cheshire Boiler & Electrical Services 15 Gasmarc 46 Indigo Heating, Plumbing & Gas 59 KDE Ltd 42-43 LPW Plumbing Services - 24HR 24 M.Bunting Plumbing & Heating 66 Plumb Direct 60 Trinergy 69 Woodhouse Plumb & Electric 50,51,64&65 Removal Service All the Moves 8 Man and Van - Ben Hirst 48 Restaurants / Pub / Function Venue Amoré Bar - Restaurant 33 Best Western Forest Hills 16 Eccies Club - Bar 47 Frodsham Golf Club 38-39 Little India 16 Mill House Café 53 The Bull’s Head 78 The Hornsmill 7 The White Lion 20-21 Roofing All-Mighty Roofing 49 Altitude Roofing 10 JNF Roofing 87 P Turner Roofing 18 Total Roofline Solutions 70 Sewing Alterations & Lessons Elizabeth Arnold 11 Skip / Scrap Metal NW Skips 84 Solicitors Rowlinsons 13 Sport & Leisure Cambridge Diet 2 Kathryn Smith School of Dance 52 Nordic Walking 48 Taxis Cheshire Travel Services 68 Frodsham and District Taxis 99 Kingsley Travel 80 Turners Travel 74 Tiling / Tile Showroom CB Tiling 32 Clay & Rock 31 Windows/Conservatories/Canopies Fairview Windows 40 - 41 Kelsall Windows 73 Wrought Iron Work Dunham Hill Smithy 12

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WHAT LOCAL RESIDENTS SAY...

Frodsham resident I’d like to thank you for helping me and my family, you showed genuine concern and kindness and sorted the matter out quickly and efficiently, thank you for all you do my views.

Joan, Kingsley I’d just like to tell you how very impressed I am with all you do for our area of Cheshire. You give total commitment and for this reason I will be voting Conservative.

Don, Helsby In the 35 years I have lived here you are, to the best of my knowledge, the first MP who has visited me and I’d like to thank you for doing so and giving me the opportunity to share some of my views.

CAN I BE OF HELP? If there is anything that I can help you with, ple please contact me with as many details as possible: possible Graham’s Campaign HQ: 16 Plovers Lane Helsby, Cheshire WA6 OQA 01928 790547 graham@weavervaleconservatives.co.uk www.grahamevans.org.uk

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