May 2016

Issue 133 - May 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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If you’re thinking of moving call today for a free, no obligation market appraisal Hunters Frodsham, 105 Main Street, Frodsham WA6 7AB HuntersFrodsham 2

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Hello and welcome to the May edition.

This month in pictures...

April certainly was a busy month of awards for local businesses...

Valued Land of Beds staff and sub-contractors were treated to a gala awards evening in honour of what was a record-breaking turnover year for the sleep specialists.

Congratulations to the award winners Rising Star Marcus Lightfoot, Outstanding Contributor Tony Coward and joint Employees of the Year, Hannah Rushton-McGregor and Lauren Large.

KDE are proud to announce that Matthew Darlington; one of their Directors has won the title of Young Business Development Professional in the prestigious Insider’s Young Professionals Awards 2016. His win was announced at a black tie event at the Lowry Hotel in Manchester. You can read all about this on page 17, congratulations Matthew.

Simon and Josh from All-Mighty Roofing are delighted to be accredited to Checkatrade, a directory that runs strict background checks on tradesmen before they can become a member and then continuously monitor the business to ensure a high standard of workmanship.

Nature Notes on page 21 is the start of a new series of articles that have been written by a Helsby resident, I hope that you enjoy reading them as much as me.

Have a great month, until next time...

Best Wishes,

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35 Church St, Frodsham, WA6 6PN

FRODSHAMPANTOGROUP Are to present in January 2017

Frodsham’s Laser Clinic

We offer a safe, long term solution to unwanted, excess hair for both men & women.

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We are very pleased to announce the introduction of our new Ultrasound Cavitation treatment.

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All to be held at Frodsham Community Centre For further details phone 07793462407 or 07974560640

Sound Gong Bath / Relaxation Frodsham Parish Hall, Church Street, WA6 6AD

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Come and join this healing Gong Sound Bath relax in a comfortable position lying or sitting, for a one hour immersion in healing sound. Excellent for de-stressing, depression, fatigue, loneliness, and good for more balance and harmony.

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

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Protect Your Home from Property Fraudsters

By Tom Parkinson, Solicitor and Director of Rowlinsons You may never have heard of Property Fraud – but not knowing about it means that you are vulnerable. This devastating crime is on the rise, and the Land Registry claim to have prevented over £66 million of fraud in the last five years.

Property Fraud explained There are many different kinds of Property Fraud and it is important that you understand some of the risks in order to avoid becoming a victim of fraud.

Imposters can obtain forged documents and pretend to be you - the property owner. They then raise money by applying for a mortgage in your name and disappear, leaving you with repayment obligations for a loan which you didn’t take out.

Fraudsters can also transfer the ownership of your property into their name, sell the property and disappear with the money. Sadly, the arrival of a removal van can be the first sign that a crime has been committed.

Property Fraud scams out there and anyone who owns a property can be vulnerable. By following our two simple steps you can protect yourself from becoming a victim: 1. Immediately register with the Land Registry’s Property Alert Service via the website (https://propertyalert. landregistry.gov.uk).

You can register up to ten properties so this service is ideally suited to Landlords of properties and property investors, as well as home owners. Once registered, you will be immediately informed by post or email whenever searches or applications are made against a monitored property. Alerts are free and the service is easy to use. You will receive early warnings of any suspicious activity relating to your property, keeping you firmly in control of your property affairs.

This however is a small price to pay for peace of mind and could end up saving you thousands of pounds.

Protecting yourself in this manner from unscrupulous fraudsters is easy - simply ask Rowlinsons to register the restriction for you. It only needs to be done once.

To find out how you could protect your home from property fraud, contact our Property Department on 01928 735333 and book a FREE 30 minute consultation.

For instructions received on or before 31st May 2016 get 10% off the legal costs of registering an anti-fraud restriction. Simply quote H2H05.

2. Appoint Rowlinsons to act on your behalf and register Rowlinsons Solicitors are an anti-fraud restriction based in Frodsham and against the title to your offer a wide range of property.

This restriction legal services including will prevent any sale or Wills, Lasting Powers of mortgage of the property Attorney and Probate, taking place unless a Conveyancing, Family Law Tenants of rental properties qualified conveyancer or and Business Law. have also been known solicitor certifies that the to transfer their landlord’s transaction was authorised Contact us on 01928 735333 property into their name by you. This work can be or visit: and sell it fraudulently. It carried out quickly and www.rowlinsons.co.uk. cheaply by us after we can happen to anyone. have followed a few simple There are many other steps to verify your identity.

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THE GUTTER MAN

Frodsham Plastering Services

No job too small!

Professional, Friendly, Reliable Service

All aspects of roofing jobs undertaken.

Internal Damage Repair, Ceilings Re-plastered, Skimming, Dry Lining, Rendering

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STONYFORD COTTAGE

G AR D E N S-N U R SE R Y - T E A R O O M Stonyford Lane, Oakmere, Northwich. Cheshire. CW8 2TF Tel: 01606 888970 www.stonyfordcottagenursery.co.uk Open – Tuesday to Sunday 10am to 5.00pm

Bank Holiday Monday 30th May

Plant Fair

A great event for the plant enthusiasts and keen gardeners. A good selection of plants from some of the best Nurseries. Starts 10am. FREE ENTRY.

Visit our nursery – Good selection of Perennials, Shrubs, Alpines and Bedding plants.

See our website for all events we are holding in 2016 15th May & 31st July NGS Open Day Open Air Theatre - 3rd & 4th August - “The Smartest Giant in Town” (Charity event) 17th & 18th August - Shakespeare “As you like it”

NEW Willow Weaving and Stone Carving Workshops. (See website for Dates) To book for Workshops / Theatre tickets, please Call or Email: info@stonyfordcottagegardens.co.uk

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Laurence Jones 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

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Gala Awards Night for Sleep Indie after Record-Breaking Year VALUED Land of Beds staff and sub-contractors were treated to a gala awards evening this month in honour of what was a record-breaking turnover year for the sleep specialists.

End-of-year figures revealed the Customer Service, Sales and Ecommerce teams had not only met their projected turnover target of £5million for 2015 but had smashed it by more than £400,000. The Logistics team were also credited with facilitating thousands of UKwide deliveries.

“It’s been an amazing year - opening our new Frodsham showroom and distribution centre Pictured left to right are: Marcus Lightfoot, Hannah in Runcorn, and winning the High Sheriff’s Rushton-McGregor, Lauren Large and Tony Coward Family Business Award of Excellence,” said Managing Director Mike Murray, addressing 30 employees who enjoyed a free bar and supper, karaoke and a disco at Kash 22 in Frodsham.

“Congratulations to our annual staff award winners - Rising Star Marcus Lightfoot, Outstanding Contributor Tony Coward and our joint Employees of the Year Hannah Rushton-McGregor and Lauren Large!”

Can you spot the 10 differences?

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And Another Thing...

Tom Makes A New Friend

by Tom Hughes Follow Tom on Twitter @groomsdaybook

Snuggled up on the sofa with her iPad, My Dearly Beloved sat giggling to herself. I lowered my copy of What Camper Van to ask what was tickling her so.

“Oh it’s Steph, she’s just so funny.”

The mention of that woman’s name gave my heart cause to sink, for Stephanie was Sarah’s N.B.F. (New Best Friend) - a position to be treated with great caution. Cue eye rolling from yours truly.

“Listen you big snob, just because you don’t go on Facebook, don’t sneer at those who do. It’s a great way to stay in touch with people. It’s not shallow at all.”

shall I?”

“I want to go home.”

“Up to you, anyway don’t make any plans for Friday, we’re going out for dinner with Steph and Dave.” The idea of Steph invading our lives I had resigned myself to. But now Sarah was adding a Dave. I knew nothing of this ‘Dave’ person. I gave a little involuntary shudder. “Tom, what is the matter with you?

He’s a nice guy. You and him could become friends.”

Sarah pressed on. “Just relax, and whatever you do, don’t crack that ‘You’d be out by now’ joke.”

“I’ve already got friends thank you. We won’t get on, trust me. What does he do?”

“I think he’s a Management Consultant.”

“I’m not going.”

“But darling, that’s my default gag.”

“Let’s just go in.”

Greeted by a handsome young man pretending to be from Sicily, we were shown to our table, at which the dreaded love birds where already ensconced.

Noting that Dave (tall, trendy haircut, polo neck) had a micro check of his watch as we approached, I was greeted with a dreaded ‘man hug’. “Tom! So glad you could make it! (obviously a dig) Tom, I’d like you to meet the gorgeous Steph.”

Sat in the car park of the restaurant, Sarah had some strong words for me. “Listen Highlights, fake tan, white Tom, I let you wear that teeth, gym figure. “Tom! I Sarah flipped her tablet old shirt as a compromise. feel as if we already know round to show me a video Steph and Dave have each other, Sarah’s told me of a cat on a skateboard. been married for nineteen so much about you.”

“Isn’t that hysterical?” years and she says a “Yes, and I’ve seen the “I’ll throw all my Laurel and good marriage is all about pictures on the internet.”

Hardy DVDs in the bin then, compromise.”

To advertise call: 01928 727 165 or email: helsbytohand@btinternet.com 10 “And what snippet of whimsy is she imparting tonight?”

Cue frozen grin from Steph and icy stare from Sarah. “...on Facebook, obviously.” Minor crisis averted, Sarah, noting that the lovebirds were holding hands, grabbed at my wrist, thereby disabling my left arm.

and proudly declared - “We haven’t got one. Dave, I believe you’ve been married nearly twenty years?” Dave beamed uxoriously at his wife.

Ignoring the kick from Sarah I pressed on. “You’d be out by now.”

acting like teenagers?”

Appalling muzak filled the restaurant. Dave gasped and, eyes swimming cooed, “Steph listen, this is our song - Because You Loved Me by Celine Dion!” Cue muffled sobs and double hand holding. I yanked away my arm and reached for the wine list.

Dave’s innocent smile heralded the tumble weed.

“Out from where?”

“That’s going to be difficult, she’s unfriended everyone on Facebook!”

Steph, smiling but with eyes narrowed asked, “So, what’s your song Tom?” I slapped down the menu

My throat tightened.

“Prison, because if, instead of marrying her, you’d murdered her with say, an…axe?”

Sat in the car afterwards Sarah was justifiably furious. “Thanks for ruining yet another night.”

“Well they made me sick.

Who are they trying to kid,

Sat on the couch three weeks later, in an attempt to thaw relations I decided to offer an olive branch.

“Sarah, why don’t you ask Steph and Dave over for dinner. I’ll cook. Really I don’t mind.”

“Why?” “She’s run off with her personal trainer. I never liked her anyway. Now make yourself useful darling and put the kettle on.” Sarah’s warm smile sent me to the kitchen, safe in the knowledge that no matter what, there would only ever be one girl for me.

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White Lion Village Pub & Dining at Alvanley

• Summer is on its way! • With lighter nights and better weather now is the perfect time to enjoy some alfresco drinking and dining at the White Lion.

We’ve got fabulous gardens and outdoor patio areas for you to enjoy some of our great food and drink with your friends, family and work colleagues.

Our extensive food and drink menus offer you a wide selection of mouthwatering dishes and quality drinks which can be enjoyed inside or outside.

So please come down and enjoy a warm welcome at The White Lion – you could even use one of the vouchers below!

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

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• Netherton Hall • Darren and his team are delighted to announce that the Netherton Hall in Frodsham has now become part of the Broad Oak Pub Company.

Situated just 2½ miles from the White Lion on the Chester Road, Netherton Hall is a charming pub that offers the same levels of service, quality and choice that you’ll find in our three other pubs and we hope you’ll give it a try!

Fabulous food, great drink and welcoming atmosphere – plus 3 more great reasons below for you to visit us at Netherton Hall!

Darren and the team.

Chester Road, Frodsham, Cheshire WA6 6UL | Tel: 01928 732 342 | www.nethertonhallpub.co.uk

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KDE Director scoops prestigious business award.

KDE are proud to announce that Matthew Darlington; one of our Directors has won a highly coveted Young Professionals Business Award. KDE are a trusted regional firm that provides Electrical, Fire Alarm and Plumbing & Heating Services.

Matthew beat off stiff competition from other entrants working in “Blue Chip” companies to win the title of Young Business Development Professional in the prestigious Insider’s Young Professionals Awards 2016. His win was announced at a black tie event on the evening of 21st April 2016 at the Lowry Hotel in Manchester.

KDE Managing Director; Keith Darlington said, “We are delighted that Matthew has won such a hotly contested award. This award recognises the talent within our company and our commitment to exceed customer expectations. When the judges announced that Matthew had won we were overjoyed”.

Miri Thomas, the Insider’s editorial director, praised the award winners for “standing out from the crowd” because of their hard work, endeavour and talent. She went onto say that “All of you are here because others recognise that you have something special”, she also commented that “all the winners were at the top of their game”.

Matthew’s entry, which outlined his rise from apprentice to director, struck a chord with the judges. They said, “His entry showed an enthusiasm for business and a maturity beyond his years” They also recognised his dedication and determination commenting “He may have joined the family business, but he didn’t choose the easy way in, he grafted and proved himself by identifying, creating and establishing new business opportunities”.

Matthew aged 24 years old said “Winning this award is fantastic, I am especially pleased that the judges recognised my hard work and dedication to the business.

To be chosen as the winner from all the other high profile applicants makes me feel very honoured”. He went onto say that “winning this accolade will spur me onto even higher levels of achievement”.

Matthew’s entry was supported by independent client testimonials, which acknowledged his commitment and determination to “be the best in their industry and to deliver outstanding customer service”.

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VIV’S DOG WALKING SERVICE

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May is National Walking Month, which is all about encouraging people to walk more throughout May – a great excuse to go out Nordic walking in the Spring sunshine.

Nordic Walking UK have set up a series of sessions all over the UK for the weekend of 14th & 15th May offering you a chance to catch up on the latest techniques if you have let things slide or to get started with Nordic walking if you haven’t already :-

The workout that tones the whole body!

TECHNIQUE REFRESHER– if you completed a Learn to Nordic walk course a while back but feel like you need a refresher on your technique to ensure you are getting the maximum benefit from your poles – a refresher session is for you.

CASTLE PARK FRODSHAM Sunday 15th May 2pm TASTER SESSION – a session for novices and newbies . benefits of Nordic walking to Nordic walking. Learn about the and how it’s far more than walking with poles.

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Nature Notes by local Helsby Resident

“From Egg Collector to Conservationist�

Blackbird nest in a stable in Alvanley

As a small child during W.W.II I became very interested in birds and their nests & eggs and would spend hours in the countryside watching them to see where they returned to their nests - I lived in the hills of the Peak District amongst farming folk.

outwards and when the bird returned she looked for some time then turned them all back again, not considering how they got that way.

My interest lead me to egg-collecting of which my mother strongly disapproved of, but being a wise person she told me I must only take one egg providing others were present and only in the laying season, explaining that they would always replace the one taken until they had the number required to sit on.

As I grew up I lost interest in egg collecting and started studying birds themselves. Not as a twitcher to tick off a list but how they fitted in with ecology, why their plumage was so varied, their bills and how they developed their shapes for their feeding habits. I look forward to sharing this knowledge with you in future editions and show you why birds are so interesting and have given me and my family joy over the years.

She also took us to collect Pee-Weet (Green Plover / Lapwing) eggs to supplement our wartime ration. Four of us - brother, sister, Mother and I took a furrow each in a local ploughed field and as they nested on the apex, to avoid flood water from the rain, we could cover 2 lines each. We were only allowed to take one egg per nest, where there were either 2 or 3. The reason for this is simple. Take from 4 and they could have young as the number they cover is 4.

The eggs are very pointed so she can cover them, like a cake cut in 4. Mother showed us by turning the 4 eggs so the points were

Please note that in those days we had dozens of Pee-Weets nesting, they were not endangered.

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Paul Armitstead Handyman Service Building, Decorating and Gardening.

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

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Thai Beef Salad Serves 4

Ready in 50 minutes, plus marinating time This colourful and fragrant main-meal salad is great for easy entertaining. Choose thick pieces of steak and take care not to overcook them or they will become tough and chewy.

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2 x 175g sirloin steaks 1 tbsp lime juice 2 tbsp light soy sauce 1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed 1 tsp dried chilli flakes 6 spring onions, trimmed and thinly sliced 8 radishes, trimmed and thinly sliced 100g fresh bean sprouts 1/4 cucumber, thinly sliced 4 firm plum tomatoes, quartered 200g mixed salad leaves

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Place the steak in a shallow dish. Mix together the lime juice, soy sauce, garlic and chilli flakes. Season with freshly ground black pepper and cover and leave to marinate for 1 hour.

Heat a cast iron skillet or griddle until very hot. Add the steak and cook for 4-6 minutes on each side. Remove from the pan, cover with foil and leave to rest for 15 minutes.

Toss together the spring onions, radishes, bean sprouts, cucumber, tomatoes and salad leaves. Mix together all the dressing ingredients, stirring until the sugar has dissolved. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Slice the warm steak thinly across the grain.

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Pile into a large shallow serving dish and serve immediately, or leave to cool and serve chilled.

juice of 2 limes TIP Lemon grass stalks are sold in small packs by the fresh herbs in the supermarket.

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Hobbies The Ageless Art Of Decoupage

By Kate McLelland

Throughout history there have been very few people who found great success in their seventies and eighties. An exception was the artist Mary Delany who, at the age of 71, became a favourite at the court of King George III due to her mastery of a particular skill: decoupage.

The word originally comes from the Middle French term “Decouper”, meaning to cut out or cut from. It is said to have originated from an East Siberian funeral tradition in which nomadic tribes cut out shapes in felt to decorate their tombs. During the 12th century the Chinese put their own spin on the idea, using cut out paper to decorate lanterns, windows, boxes and other items. It took another five hundred years before the concept of decoupage reached Europe. In the 17th century Venice was at the forefront of trade with the Far East, and through this busy trading hub objects decorated with paper made their way onto the rest of the continent.

for well-bred ladies, particularly at the royal court, where Mary Delany spent much of her time.

However Mary managed to take the art to another level by dissecting flowers and then painstakingly reproducing them on black paper, using layers of coloured tissue paper to create the petals, stamens, calyx and other parts of the plant.

Her remarkable, botanically accurate images won great favour with King George III and Queen Charlotte, who rewarded her with a small house in Windsor plus a generous pension of £300 per year. She finally retired at the age of 88 due to failing eyesight, having created more than 1,700 separate artworks.

Today Mary’s work is preserved at the British Museum.

you like, glue them to the item of your choice and cover the finished piece with thin layers of varnish to seal it.

Craft shops sell a wide range of supplies for decoupage but the good thing about this hobby is that you don’t necessarily need to spend large amounts of money to get started: in fact you probably have most of the things you need lying around at home.

You’ll need basic tools such as scissors (a sharp pair with clean edges), a craft knife, a soft sponge or cloth to wipe away excess adhesive, cotton wool buds for removing small spots of glue and fine sandpaper for sanding layers of varnish (if required).

You can use different types of adhesive but the most effective These days decoupage is specialist decoupage glue is becoming increasingly – available from hobby shops popular as a means to upcycle – which can be used both old pieces of furniture or as a glue and as a varnish. household items such as PVA or spray glue are good lamps, boxes, pots, trays alternatives, as both dry to and picture frames. It can be a clear finish. Always use a used to personalise just about gloss varnish to build up layers any item in the home and the as it doesn’t go cloudy, no artwork can be as simple or matter how many coats you as complex as you want it to In 18th century England apply. If you want a matt finish, Just cut pictures that helsbytohand@btinternet.com decoupage occupation advertise call:be.

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undercoat with gloss varnish and then apply a final coat of matt varnish.

There are virtually no limits when it comes to sourcing pictures for decoupage work. You can pick up books in charity shops, raid old magazines for images, use wallpaper, greetings cards, paper napkins or even pieces of fabric. Wrapping paper is an ideal thickness and is available in traditional and modern designs. You can also use specialist decoupage papers or origami paper.

object as clean and dustfree as possible.

2. Select your pictures and arrange them: cut out roughly with scissors first then experiment with different arrangements. It helps to take photos as you go, so you can remember the different layouts you’ve tried. When you are completely happy with the images and arrangement, cut the pictures out carefully with a craft knife.

varnish to dry thoroughly between each coat. You may need to apply anything from 4 to up to 15 coats, depending on how thick the paper is and how smooth and durable you want the finish to be. For a fine, lacquered finish, sand lightly after a few layers of varnish and remove all dust. Keep repeating this process until you are happy with the result.

Here are some guidelines to help you get started on a project:

3. Glue the pictures into position: quickly smooth out any wrinkles and remove any excess glue with a barely damp sponge.

If you’re still a little nervous about starting your own project, there are plenty of “How to” videos on YouTube that demonstrate the process from beginning to end.

1. Prepare your surface: the varnish will magnify any imperfections so it’s important to keep your

4. Varnish your artwork: make sure the glue is completely dry before starting work and leave the

You may not find your fortune in decoupage like Mary Delany, but you’ll certainly have fun trying.

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Short Story The Dithering Dotties “That’s nice.” Martha Martha was thankful that the handed the child a sun had finally decided to shine. Since moving into her beaker of juice. new house she had been so “Grandma.” busy decorating that she had “Yes, dear.” not given any thought to the “What’s guttering?” increasingly overgrown garden that accompanied it. She “It’s the pipe the rain runs had never been a particularly down.” Martha was amused. enthusiastic gardener, but even “Did the fairies say anything she could see that the weeds else?” were now outnumbering the “Yes. They said just because plants. you can never completely Naturally, four your old Rosie get rid of bindweed,” Rosie didn’t mind. She was happy struggled with the unfamiliar scrambling between old runner words, “doesn’t mean you have bean canes, chattering away to to make a feature of it.” herself, looking for snails.

“Oh really?” Martha raised her Martha wondered whether her eyebrows. granddaughter’s boisterous “And they thought you could presence would give the lose an elephant in the lawn.”

Dithering Dotties something Martha snorted with laughter. else to whinge about. The “Those fairies don’t think much two elderly sisters next door of my gardening do they?” were her only neighbours, but since she moved in they had “No,” Rosie shook her head. done nothing but tut about the “They said Mr Primton did a squeaking of her front gate, better job than you.” refused to accept parcels on Martha looked at the child her behalf and twitched their curiously. curtains every time she left the “What do you know about Mr house.

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“Grandma, you know the fairies that live at the bottom “Yes, they did.” Martha glanced of your garden?” Rosie asked suspiciously at the house next breathlessly. door, and frowned.

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“I knew it!” Martha muttered with annoyance. Didn’t those two ditherers have something better to gossip about?

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Home & Interiors Spruce Up Your Home Office

Dodgy desk, awkward chair or overflowing shelves? It’s time to give your home office a facelift, says Katherine Sorrell Whether your working space is a corner of the kitchen used for catching up with email, or a high-spec office with everything necessary for fulltime self-employment, it needs to work for you. A few small improvements can make your workspace more comfortable, functional and attractive.

could consider adding a small worktop to one side of your existing desk, or improve your organisation with a new desk that incorporates drawers, cubby holes, shelves or whatever other type of storage you need. If you can, use nearby walls to lift as much as possible off the surface of your desk by introducing wall-mounted storage such as shelves, pin boards, peg boards or hanging racks. Anything that stacks is useful, too. Before you know it, you’ll be able to see your laptop again.

Start with a clear out and a tidy up: go through your old paperwork, stationery, books etc. and give it away, recycle it, file it well out of the way or bin it, as appropriate, and you’re bound to create extra space.

Then, sort out messy cabling with extension leads, cable clips or by adding an extra double plug socket.

A lack of storage probably goes for home offices more than any other space in the house.

You may be happy with buying a conventional filing cabinet and/or bookcase, but don’t be afraid to look beyond the usual office suppliers: vintage and industrial pieces can add an element of unexpected style to brighten up your work time.

Add boxes, baskets, trolleys, racks and desktop accessories in colours and textures that suit your space and personal style.

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a facelift with the paintbrush?

Neutrals are undeniably good for concentration, but go for bold colours if they make you happy. Blackboard paint comes in a range of colours and is a great option for sections of walls, desk tops or cupboard fronts where you might want to chalk up some notes. And, how about adding pretty curtains or blinds, an eye-catching rug, a display of collectibles or a dramatic painting or framed photograph?

A comfortable chair is a must and an adjustable office chair on castors is best. If yours is dull or ugly, either re-upholster it, make a loose cover or, at worst, hang a length of fabric over the back and add an attractive cushion. Another essential is a good desk light – choose one that is bright, adjustable and that you love the look of. There’s an enormous choice, at prices to suit every budget. For the final details, add accessories to brighten up your life, from a good-looking waste bin to a house plant, some colourful wall art or a scented candle. Let’s face it, the more you enjoy being at work, the more productive you’ll be.

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Keeping Pace With The World Of Words

by Kate McLelland dictionary, but nowadays It all started when I overheard meaning. their web collection of words a discussion between a “silly” originally meant is updated every three group of young friends worthy, or blessed, but the in their twenties as they word became associated with months. googled for an app, then Of course, not everyone the poor and vulnerable and uploaded a blog. It struck me is happy with the way the was eventually subverted to that someone who had been english language is evolving mean weak or foolish. on a desert island since the and many blame the Usa for acTIONs speak LOUder …?

1980s would have absolutely exporting expressions such even words describing no idea what they were as “to google” (created to precise actions can be talking about. describe an internet search). subject to change.

But anyone who makes a The islander would not only In the Tudor age, to “flirt” complaint about language puzzle over the plethora was to make a brisk or jerky nowadays should be aware of new words that have movement. somehow that that they are part of a long appeared since that time: became connected with tradition. sir John cheke he or she might also be the idea of playing with a (1514-1557) was a classical confused to find that some person’s emotions and the scholar who objected to words have entirely changed concept of “flirting” as we greek words such as “chaos” their meaning. For instance, know it was born. and “specimen” being added “sad” was once exclusively to our english vocabulary. He “decimation” is a word used to describe someone wrote: “I am of this opinion that comes from the brutal who was unhappy, but now it that our own tung should ancient roman practice also means pathetic. be written cleane and pure, of killing one man in ten OppOsITes aTTracT unmixt and unmangeled with to inspire fear and loyalty Other words that have borowing of other tunges”. amongst any legions that enjoyed a similar meaning went AWOL or failed to fight professor anne curzan, makeover include “wicked”. effectively. It now means an american historian of Up to the late ‘80s it meant to kill or destroy a large the english Language, very bad, but after that time proportion of a group or relishes all new linguistic it became a slang term for population. developments, especially very good. Nowadays young portmanteau words (such aN ever-expaNdINg people use words like “sick” as “shopaholic”) that dIcTIONary or “ape” to express approval. combine two existing words The digital age has seen “Nice” and “silly” have to create a new word with a a huge increase in the undergone a similar single meaning. If he were number of new words being transformation. “Nice” was alive today, I have no doubt generated and the process derived from the Latin word that John cheke would of their adoption has nescius (meaning ignorant) disapprove. But perhaps accelerated, too. previously but by the 14th century it he - and everyone else who Oxford University press had begun to mean foolish seeks to stop language from (OUp) took two to three years or simple. In the 18th century evolving - should just … before it considered adding its usage changed again, chillax.

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Motoring

Geneva Motor Show 2016 By James Baggott

The Geneva Motor Show is one of the biggest events on the automotive calendar, and is an opportunity for the largest car manufacturers in the world to showcase their new models and technology. With hundreds of stands spread across vast halls, the motor show at Geneva gives a real insight into the direction that the motor industry is heading.

Renault Scenic

Putting the humble Scenic above a fire-breathing Bugatti may seem a little odd, but the MPV’s importance can’t be understated. This size of vehicle has been waning in popularity of late, owing to the growth of the SUV and crossover in the family car market. The Scenic is hoping to fight back, bringing with it more radical styling and a design that will no doubt attract younger buyers back to the MPV.

Jaguar F-Type SVR

It may have a snarling cat on the bonnet, but this is no ordinary Jaguar.

Set to be the company’s fastest production car, this latest Jaguar is the first to have been worked on by Jaguar Land Rover’s Special Vehicle Operation department. Capable of 200mph, the SVR is faster and lighter than a standard F-Type – and is £20,000 more expensive, too.

Sitting at £110,000, the SVR features a deployable rear spoiler and added aerodynamic pieces designed to make it as stable as possible at high speed.

Alpine Vision Concept

French manufacturer Alpine is hoping to make a grand return to the motoring world with its Vision Concept. A reveal in Monaco confirmed that the display vehicle is 80 per cent of the production car – and breaks with Alpine tradition by mounting the engine in the middle of the car rather than the rear. If the concept is popular enough, it will no doubt propel Alpine into a full return to form.

Audi Q2

Audi’s Q-series of cars has been ever-popular, offering drivers a raised ride height while maintaining excellent on-road characteristics. The Q2 will be the smallest of Audi’s SUVs, with entry-level models coming with front-wheel drive. Of course, more expensive Q2s will come with Audi’s popular Quattro all-wheel-drive system, which should mean that despite its diminutive size the Q2 will still be a capable off-road vehicle.

Maserati Levante

The Levante marks Maserati’s first entry into the flourishing SUV market. Heading up against the Bentley Bentayga and Jaguar F-Pace, it is designed to offer the luxurious environment usually associated with a Maserati, but on a much bigger scale. Due to be available with a V8, V6 or one of three diesels, the Levante should be all things to all people.

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The Vision S concept marks the company’s first attempt at making a large SUV with four-wheel drive. Utilising a hybrid layout, the concept features striking design elements that give a small insight into what is planning do or in email: the future.

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Aston Martin DB11

The DB11 is a big car for Aston Martin. It comes to replace the popular - but ageing - DB9 which has been in production for 12 years now. Due to go on sale at the end of this year, the DB11 will feature a 5.2-litre twin-turbo V12 engine producing 600bhp. Designed to mark the start of a new age of Aston supercars, it shows the beginning of a change in the manufacturer’s model line-up – with many of the company’s older models due to be replaced soon as well.

Volvo V90

The V90 joins the 90 Series range, with both estate and saloon built on Volvo’s ‘Scalable Platform Architecture’. Available with petrol, diesel or plug-in hybrid set-ups, there’s also the choice of an all-wheel-drive mode, too. With Volvo’s history of producing reliable and good looking estate cars, we expect this one to be popular with families when it goes on sale later this year.

Bugatti Chiron

Everyone knows of the legendary Bugatti Veyron, the W16-powered, 250mph hypercar, which has spent 11 years at the top of the motoring chain. It’s time, however, for a new model. Enter the Chiron.

Named after Bugatti’s most successful driver, Louis Chiron, this latest model is reported to produce more than 1,400bhp and is capable of 288mph. The Chiron has been completely redesigned, but does contain elements of the Veyron. Likely to be the car of the event, the Chiron should completely rewrite the rule book in terms of speed and acceleration.

Lamborghini Centenario

This limited-edition Lamborghini is rumoured to have sold out already, no doubt thanks to its classically exuberant styling and 6.5-litre engine. Taking elements from the Aventador, the Centenario marks the centenary of the birth of the company’s founder, Ferrucio Lamborghini.

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f you’re thinking about brightening up your home with new windows or extending and increasing the value of your property by adding a conservatory, our new guide ‘The Seven Costly and Potentially Disastrous Mistakes People Make When Buying Conservatories and Windows’ will help you ensure you get exactly what you pay for.

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The Grass Can Be Greener

by Pippa Greenwood

Your garden should now be starting to look lush and green, with beds and borders beginning to come into their own. But if your lawn spoils it all, or you want to install one, now is the perfect time to get started.

PreParing the site Remove all weeds, large stones, debris and any old grass, then dig or fork over thoroughly to remove all taproots of weeds.

Kill off an old lawn or a weed infested site with weedkiller based on glyphosate, then strip it off or dig it in once it all dies off. Incorporate organic matter to improve moisture retention on sandy soils; on heavy soils dig in grit and organic matter for drainage.

Next, firm the whole area by treading it over evenly in flat-soled boots, then rake thoroughly and remove stones or other debris from the surface, treading gently down again if necessary.

Buying turf Buy turf from a reputable supplier which is suitable for your requirements – some, especially those including lots of dwarf ryegrass, are much tougher, while some contain a seed mixture for use in shade.

A ‘bowling green’ effect may look superb but will need more maintenance and be less hardwearing. Avoid cheaper turf as it can contain weeds, pests or diseases, or is simply not a good grass mixture.

Arrange delivery of turf when you need it and never store for more than two days. It can remain rolled up for up to 24 hours, but for any longer unroll immediately, lay out flat on paving or plastic sheeting and water regularly.

Laying the turf Lay turves closely together and do not allow the edges to overlap. For an even finish, joins on each row should be staggered, like bricks in a wall.

Lay the first row of turf using the adjacent path or lawn edging to form a straight line to work to. Roll out each turf carefully so that the edge abuts onto its neighbour.

Lay the next row, again ensuring that the long edges of each abut onto the long edges of the last row. To avoid damage, kneel on a plank placed over the previous row and continue until your new lawn is in position.

If you need a small section of turf to complete a row, add this in the middle of a row rather

than at the end so it is less likely to be dislodged or dry out. For a curved edge lay the turves so that they overlap the new lawn edge and cut to shape.

When finished, gently tamp the area over using the back of a rake and if any turves sink place some extra soil underneath until they are level.

Finally, brush in a mixture of horticultural sand and finely sieved soil over the surface, ensuring that gaps between the turves are filled in.

Care and maintenanCe Gently water the new lawn using a sprinkler, ensuring that the water penetrates right down to the root level.

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Days of the Week 1. Since the mid-1930s, UK General Elections have always been held on which day of the week?

2. What is the only day of the week that is an anagram of a valid English word?

3. The final round of each the four major golf championships normally takes place on which day of the week?

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Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday or Good Friday?

5. According to the nursery rhyme, on what day of the week did Solomon Grundy get married?

6. Which day of the week features in the titles of top ten hit singles by New Order, Duran Duran and the Bangles?

7. Which TV and film character has the middle name of Friday and a first name to suggest she might be full of woe?

8. What is the first day of the week mentioned in the lyrics of the theme song for the TV show Happy Days?

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10. Hosted by Chris Evans, when the TV show TFI Friday was first broadcast in 1996, what did Channel 4 say the letters in "TFI" stood for?

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end of administration is that ‘preferential creditor’ and the company closes down. All puts you in a better position jobs will be lost, but you may be financially if you’re made eligible to claim the redundancy redundant later on. pay mentioned above, What You can claim as a depending on certain criteria. preferential creditor You must have worked for You’ll be able to claim for: your employer for a continuous • Any salary or commission period of two years in order to outstanding for the four be eligible, with the amount due months leading up to closure, If your employer is struggling being based on your weekly up to a maximum of £800 in financially, you might be pay, age, and the length of time total. worried about losing your that you’ve worked at the same job. Many companies go into • Up to six weeks of accrued place. administration rather than holiday pay. liquidation, however, which the process of • Some occupational pension means that it’s not necessarily transferring to a neW payments. the end for the business. companY It’s often the case, though, that If your employer’s business Companies can be restructured insufficient funds are generated has been sold to another and sold on as a ‘going from the sale of business company, specific rules protect concern,’ with staff being assets to pay most creditors. In your rights as an employee. transferred over to a new these instances you can turn The Transfer of Undertakings employer under strict protective to the National Insurance Fund (Protection of Employment), regulations. Unfortunately, for help. or TUPE legislation, ensures other companies do enter the national insurance that employment terms and a liquidation process which fund (nif) conditions at the point of effectively closes them down, The National Insurance Fund transfer are protected in the and results in the unavoidable holds cash reserves that cover main. This is a reassuring loss of all jobs. payments including redundancy, aspect in what is often an Your emploYer goes salary and holiday pay. You unsettling experience for into administration may be entitled to make a claim members of staff.

The process of administration in this way if: provides a breathing space What happens if the • You’ve not been able to for your employer to obtain business is liquidated? obtain full payment as a professional advice, and During a liquidation process, preferential creditor. consider all possible options to all business assets have to be save the company. They may • You were made redundant sold in order to generate as be experiencing temporary cash during the first 14 days of much cash as possible to repay flow problems, in which case administration. creditors. Unfortunately this there’s a chance the business often means that employees get • The company was liquidated could be sold on. very little, if any money, which straight away. is where claiming via the NIF is If this happens, the first 14 days At the time of writing, the limit extremely helpful. are crucial for employees. on payments via the National • If you’re made redundant Insurance Fund is £475 per https://www.gov.uk/redundantduring this period, you week, with £14,250 being the your-rights/redundancy-pay become an ‘ordinary creditor’ maximum amount of statutory and are placed at the bottom redundancy pay available in https://www.citizensadvice.org. of the list for payment. each case. uk/work/work-comes-to-anend/redundancy/redundancy• If you’re retained as an When the period of pay/#h-who-has-the-right-toemployee after the initial administration ends 14-days,Please this makes you aHelsbyThe scenario at the to statutory-redundancy-pay 77 mention to worst-case Hand when responding adverts

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Gadgets To Make Your Garden Grow Great gadgets for the green fingered

With the worst of the weather hopefully behind us, it’s time to turn to the great outdoors - and for many of us that means getting our gardens and hedges in shape. Technology can’t quite do the weeding or clipping for us just yet, but it can help in lots of other ways - including solving garden mysteries. If you’ve ever suspected that pets or other creatures have been damaging your plants, the TLC200 Green Camera is a weatherproof time lapse camera that’s designed to monitor your most precious plants and show you any skulduggery. At £139 it’s not cheap, but then neither are exotic plants that you might want to protect.

As battery technology continues to improve, tool companies are coming up with ever more useful cordless devices for garden use. Bosch’s Isio Cordless Shrub/Grass Shear (£36) is a great example: it’s a rechargeable clipper for shrubs, hedges and grass, and there’s also an optional extension handle that means you can use it without bending down, and a sprayer tank that turns the device into a spray for pesticides or fertiliser. You can get all kinds of cordless garden tools now, ranging from hand-held clippers to enormous Please mention Helsby

and faintly frightening tree limb loppers, but look for Lithium Ion battery packs, not the vastly inferior and less efficient Nickel Cadmium (NiCD).

We’ve been hearing about robot lawn mowers for years now, but every time we’ve looked at them we’ve been put off by the enormous price tags of around £2,000. That’s changing, and it’s now possible to get a decent sized robot lawnmower for around £800.

At the time of writing the Worx WG790E is £774 (the RRP is £899) and the Flymo Robotic Lawnmower is £835 (£998 RRP). The Flymo has a working area of 400 square metres and cuts 30 square metres per hour, and because it’s virtually silent you can get it to do its stuff when everybody’s asleep - and its anti-theft system means you don’t need to worry that somebody will steal it while you’re in bed. It’s not completely autonomous - you need to fit a wire to show it the garden’s boundary, or it’ll get lost - but it’s starting to look like an attractive way to keep your lawn in great condition.

YouTube clips show drones’ propellers quickly clearing leaves from driveways, and while drones are more expensive than leaf blowers (from a few hundred pounds for a good one compared to around £30 for a blower), you can’t use a leaf blower as a mobile camera or fun toy when you’ve finished tidying your garden.

One way to avoid cleaning up leaves is to prevent them from landing in the first place.

Say hello to the Garden Groom Pro, which has clearly been inspired by those home haircut devices you see in catalogues: it’s a £99 hedge trimmer with its own collection bag, automatically storing and mulching the clippings instead of throwing them all over the path. You’re going to feel a bit silly using it but the reward is a relatively mess-free finish, although it’s worth pointing out that at 7Kg plus the weight of the cuttings bag it’s quite heavy for protracted use. There is a smaller version, the Garden Groom Midi, which is £59.99 and weighs 2.7Kg.

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It’s A Mystery Few things beat curling up with a good mystery. Whether you prefer a classic whodunit, a gritty crime novel, or a supernatural thriller, there’s sure to be something to tempt you in our pick of the latest releases.

In the Dark, In the Woods – Eliza Wass While aimed at the young adult audience, In the Dark, In the Woods definitely crosses the age barrier. Castley Cresswell lives with her siblings, broken mother and domineering father, in a rundown house in the woods. Her father tells her that they are the chosen ones, and that he is God’s conduit.

As with all teenagers, Castley struggles with being ‘different’ from her school peers, and starts to question her parents’ ideology. Will she find the strength to break free from her father? Will he let her?

Switcheroo – Aaron Elkins Switched identities, unsolved murders and a gorgeous setting to boot, Switcheroo has them all. This is Elkins’ 18th book featuring the forensic anthropologist Gideon Oliver, and fans say it’s one of the best to date. Investigating a cold case in Jersey dating from the 1960s, Gideon discovers a web of deceit, dating to before the war, when two boys were swapped by their fathers. Not quite as gripping as some in the genre, Switcheroo is nevertheless a very enjoyable read.

The Deadlock Trilogy Box Set – P.T. Hylton If you like your mysteries to have a supernatural edge to them, and more than a touch of horror, The Deadlock Trilogy needs to be on your wish list.

Convict Frank returns to his childhood home - a backwater town in Tennessee - to find that things have taken a turn for the bizarre. Brilliantly original, well-plotted and skilfully narrated, this trilogy is a real find. Perfect for fans of early Stephen King.

The Hollow Men - Rob What She Never Told Me McCarthy – Kate McQuaile Police surgeon Dr Harry Kent Quiet Neighbors – Catriona Back in Ireland due to her is known as a man with a McPherson mother’s death, Louise is weakness for lost causes. So Needing a place to run, Jude hoping to finally find out who when a teenager takes a group flees to a Scottish town, and her father is. Does a stranger of people hostage, then later the quiet solace of the tumblehold the answers? Who is the seems to be in clear danger down bookstore. Staying in little girl in her memories and himself, Harry can’t help but a gravedigger’s cottage, she why do they leave her feeling get involved. As he works to begins to unravel some of so unsettled? A psychological find out what drove the boy the town’s closely-guarded thriller with twists and turns to such desperate measures, secrets. This is a novel of quiet aplenty, this could well end up Harry starts to uncover a trail mysteries to puzzle over, rather on this year’s bestseller list. than a gruesome whodunit.

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Cake and Bake Chocolate Chip and Nut Biscotti These crisp Italian biscuits are baked twice to give them that extra crunch. Serve them with strong coffee or a sweet dessert wine for dipping.

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• 1 medium egg, beaten 3. Sift over the flour and baking powder and add the • 2 tsp orange zest hazelnuts and chocolate chips. Knead on a lightly floured surface to a soft dough, adding a little more • 175g plain flour, plus extra flour if the dough seems sticky. for shaping 4. Divide the dough into two pieces and using lightly • 1/2 tsp baking powder floured hands shape each to a 18cm x 8cm log.

Place on the baking sheet, well spaced apart, • 40g blanched hazelnuts, and flatten each one slightly with the palm of your roughly chopped hands.

• 40g dark chocolate chips 5. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until firm and light golden. Remove the baking Makes approx 20 sheet from the oven and leave to cool for about 10 biscuits minutes.

6. Carefully transfer the two logs to a chopping Ready in 50 minutes board. Use a serrated knife to cut each log on the diagonal into 9-10 slices. Return all the slices, TIP cut-side down, to the baking sheet and bake for a For a flavour variation, replace further 10-15 minutes until crisp and golden brown. the nuts and chocolate 7. Transfer the biscotti to a cooling rack and leave chips with sweetened dried to cool completely. They will keep in an airtight cranberries and mixed peel.

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Christmas Community Event in Helsby Saturday 3rd December.

A group of villagers have got together and a committee has been formed in Helsby to organise a Christmas community event and a date has been set - Saturday 3rd December. They are hoping to put on a festive celebration for that day and evening and it sounds as if it could be a great event..

There are lots of ideas - A Christmas tree, lights, activities, stalls, food and drink, carol singing etc etc. At the moment, it is still in the planning stages and some money needs to be raised to get insurance etc in place for the event to go ahead which is what the committee are presently working on. If anyone in the community would like to get involved, sponsor, volunteer or make a donation towards the event, then they would be very welcome!

Further details and notifications can be found on the Facebook page HoHoHelsby or by emailing helsbyxmas@gmail.com

VOLUNTEERING Chapel Fields, Frodsham, is a nursing/care home for the elderly. We need caring and compassionate people to share their time, helping older people enjoy the quality of life they deserve. Volunteers do a range of things, so you’ll learn new skills and build confidence. Volunteering is flexible. You tell us what you’d like to get out of it, and how much time you have, and we’ll find something that works for you.

For more information, or to arrange an informal visit, please call Nigel on 01928 734743. Thank you Methodist Homes (MHA) is registered as a charity – No 1083995

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The Third Alvanley Cricket Club

Over 20 Brightlife is a Big Lottery funded project Real Ales being led by older people across Cheshire and Ciders West and Chester. It aims to reduce social isolation through an ambitious programme of appealing activities.

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Alvanley School Spring Fair Saturday May 14th from 2:00 - 5:00pm

With older people at the heart of everything we do, over the next five years, Brightlife will develop a wide range of innovative and engaging support networks to help create a better life for older people across the borough.

Led by Age UK Cheshire, over the next 5 years, this unique partnership will work to make a difference to older people across the borough at risk of – or already experiencing – social isolation.

Call 01606 884444

“To be ‘IN’, or not to be ‘IN’ ?”

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Come along and enjoy the fun at our school fair.

There will be lots to do for the children with a climbing wall, bouncy castle, football taster sessions with FootieBugs, games and lots more!

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There’ll be Maypole dancing, craft stalls and a barbecue.

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“AND THAT’S HOW I GOT JACK, MY ONE-EYED PARROT” Say hello to Jim Jim lives alone.

Loneliness is a growing problem amongst older people in your community but since Jim got involved in Brightlife, he’s made new friends and discovered new interests.

What are you waiting for? Discover Brightlife.

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Kathryn Smith School of Dance put on their first dance show in February at Frodsham Community Centre to a sell out audience!

“I was so proud of each and every one of the children, they did me proud and I can’t wait for the next one” said Kate.

If you would like more information about Kathryn Smith School of Dance, please call Kate on 07792964329

If you want to network for free with inspirational business women in your area join us at Cheshire LadiesWhoLatte.

Our concept is simple. We meet the last Thursday of every month at 11am, The Hornsmills Helsby, you simply turn up grab yourself a coffee and network. We have no speakers, no agenda, and no meeting fee.

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Now into their 20th year, LIFTS are the Local In house FriendlyTransport Service serving the Helsby, Elton and Frodsham doctors surgeries. We accompany and provide transport to hospital appointments for those who would otherwise struggle to get there. Our service is invaluable to those who rely upon it and we provide hundreds of trips each year.

All our drivers are volunteers and need to have their own transport but petrol and parking expenses are covered.

If you would like to help us continue providing this valuable service and can offer just a couple of hours a month, we would love to hear from you.

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Days Of The Week Quiz 1. Thursday 2. Monday (an anagram of dynamo) 3. Sunday 4. Maundy Thursday 5. Wednesday 6. Monday (Blue Monday, New Moon On Monday, Manic Monday) 7. Wednesday Addams (from The Addams family; the nursery rhyme Monday’s Child says “Wednesday’s child is full of woe”) 8. Sunday 9. Fat Tuesday 10. Thank Four It’s Crossword

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Funeral Directors / Monumental Masons DT Turner 65 Laurence Jones 7 Furniture / Kitchen / Bathroom / Beds Bridge Timber - UPVC panels 1 Curtains of Frodsham 56 Granite Transformations 63 Inspired Bathrooms and Wet rooms 39 Kingsley Carpets - Beds 55 Land of Beds 8-9 Matt Finish 87 NYK Kitchen, Bedroom, Mirror Doors 76 Panda Blinds 72 Unique Design Kitchen & Bathroom 85 Garage Doors Pennine Garage Doors 62 Gardening Andy’s Lawn & Garden Care 44 Cutting Hedge Garden Services 89 D & N Garden Products 35 David Edwards - garden & groundwork 80 Frodsham Gardens 70 Frodsham Tree Solutions 53 Hazelwood Landscapes 30 Hillside Garden and Tree 62 Premier Lawn Care 67 Stonyford Cottage Gardens 6 WOW - Design 74 Gift Shop Candles Plus 41 Hairdressing / Barber Hair by Design 22 Headlines 28 Mobile Hairdresser Jane 20 Health / Care Feet First - foot health care 30 Frodsham Chiropody/Podiatry Clinic 49 Jewellers Les Harris 11 Odd Jobs / Property repairs Cheshire Handyman 58 James Gribbin 88 JL Moston - Maintenance & Joinery 74 Odd Jobs - John 72 Paul Armitstead 24 The DIY Man 84 Total Home Solutions 38 Painter & Decorator Roy Lamb 46 Steven Bishop 80 Pets Ashcroft Veterinary Surgery 34 K9 BRATS 40 Viv’s Dog Walking 20 Pest Control EEK Pest Control 38

Picture Framing Cheshire Frames 16 Weaver Gallery 56 Plumbing & Heating Ark Services 37 Cheshire Boiler & Electrical Services 59 Gasmarc 84 Indigo Heating, Plumbing & Gas 15 KDE Ltd 17-19 & 78-79 LPW Plumbing Services - 24HR 87 M.Bunting Plumbing & Heating 88 Plumb Direct 62 Trinergy 32-33 & 66-67 Woodhouse Plumbing & Electric 42-43 Removal Service Here Today Gone Tomorrow 84 Man and Van - Ben Hirst 38 Restaurants / Pub / Function Venue Amoré 25 Eccies Club - Bar 88 The Dunham Arms 48 The Netherton Hall 13 The White Lion 12 Roofing All-Mighty Roofing 43 Altitude Roofing 44 Cheshire Building & Roofing Services 73 JNF Roofing 61 P Turner Roofing 72 Total Roofline Solutions 82 Sewing Alterations, lessons, haberdashery Elizabeth Arnold 46 Skip / Scrap Metal NW Skips 58 Solicitors Rowlinsons 5 Sport & Leisure Frodsham Panto Auditions 4 Helsby Community Sports Club 27 Helsby Golf Club 16 Kathryn Smith School of Dance 30 Nordic Walking 20 Sound Gong Bath / Relaxation 4 Tiling / Tile Showroom CB Tiling 28 Taxis Cheshire Travel Services 42 Frodsham and District Taxis 99 Kingsley Travel 48 Turners Travel 38 Windows/Conservatories/Canopies Fairview Windows 68 - 69 Kelsall Windows 75 Wrought Iron Work Dunham Hill Smithy 52

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