May 2017

Issue 145 - May 2017

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

12

years of Celebrating Helsby To Hand

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Hello and welcome to the May edition...

This month Helsby To Hand is celebrating 12 years, it’s only taken me 145 editions to get myself a front cover!

Huge thanks go to all of my advertisers and to everyone else involved.

This month in pictures...

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A couple of weeks ago, Chris and I paid another visit to Beer Heroes Tap Room in Helsby to sample beers in the name of work, it’s a tough life! You can read all about our experience and the success of Beer Heroes on the centre pages.

Exciting times are ahead for KDE Ltd following their recent acquisition of Electrical

Project Installations Limited (EPI Ltd) which will increase the head count at KDE to 92 employees with a fleet of 46 vehicles. See pages 14-15 for the full story.

The Netherton Hall in Frodsham reopens on Wednesday 3rd May following a complete refurbishment, take advantage of the discount vouchers on page 13 and have a look.

The 6th Weaver Vale Apprenticeship Fair is being held at Mid Cheshire College, details of which are on page 9 and there are lots of other events and dates for your diary on the Community pages. Including Alvanley Cricket Club Beer Festival, Frodsham Charity Music Festival, a Fashion Show and Artisan Market at Castle Park Arts Centre and the screening of ‘The Bentley Effect’ on 24th May at Frodsham Community Centre. An inspiring film which tells the story of how a rural community in Australia defeated the fracking industry.

Have a good month.

Best Wishes

@helsbytohand

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TOWNFIELD LANE ALLOTMENTS FRODSHAM Have you always wanted to grow fruit & vegetables but haven’t got the space?

We have whole plots, half plots and raised beds

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For further information & to arrange a visit anytime, contact Will Moran: 01928 733147 or email: townfield.allotments@gmail.com We look forward to meeting you.

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Serving the community with a professional and reliable service.

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Your Wedding With

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Wedding Open Evening THURSDAY 25TH MAY FROM 7PM - 9PM Come and see the hotel set up for a Wedding Ceremony & Wedding Breakfast.

Weather permitting we will set up a Civil Ceremony outside, with the lovely panoramic views.

Acer Florist will be dressing the rooms for great ideas, plus Wedding Belles Bridal Boutique displaying some beautiful dresses, a sweet cart by Cartwheels, and Clix portfolio Wedding Photographer.

Come and meet your Wedding CoOrdinator, to view the hotel, bedrooms and book your Big Day!

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For all bookings & further information please call Nicole Barton, Wedding Co-Ordinator Tel: 01928 735255 Best Western Forest Hills Hotel Overton Hill, Frodsham, Cheshire, WA6 6HH www.foresthillshotel.com

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All clients must have a skin test and consultation prior to first treatment Get your 5th spray FREE with our St Tropez loyalty card

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GRAHAM EVANS Serving the people of Frodsham

ADVICE SURGERIES My next advice surgery is at:

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Looking for an Apprenticeship?

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History The History of Beauty By Catherine Rose

we all have an innate appreciation of beauty but throughout history and across cultures, the concept of what makes a woman beautiful has changed according to the social background and fashions of the time.

Surviving examples of primitive art usually depict women as full-figured, even fat, and often pregnant. This is because fertility was of primary importance for those civilizations. When survival was precarious, a woman’s ability to reproduce was the bottom line.

Just as we do today, people adorned their bodies with jewellery, paint, tattoos and piercings, not only to look attractive but also as status symbols. And status has always played a big part in our concept of beauty.

the medieval and early Renaissance era, ‘beautiful’ women had narrow shoulders and small breasts that emphasised their weaker sex compared to the broad, swordwielding shoulders of their menfolk. In many paintings women are also shown with very rounded stomachs. This didn’t necessarily mean they were pregnant: it was a beauty ideal indicating a woman was fertile and able to have many children.

It was also a religious time and for women, appearing virtuous was a sign of beauty.

Somewhat odd to us today, a long neck and a high forehead were prized, with almost nonexistent brows to accentuate it. Women would often pluck or shave hair from their hairline to achieve this look.

Once married, they were also expected to modestly cover their hair, which was how the elaborate headpieces and veils of this period came about.

During the late Renaissance and Baroque eras women became more voluptuous – think of Rubens whose buxom females would be considered obese by today’s standards.

There was a rationale behind this. Food was hard to come by unless you were wealthy and being full-figured meant you were well-fed and therefore of high status - hence a desirable mate.

light-skinned, it meant that you were clearly a lady from a genteel family as only poor outdoor labourers had ‘coarse tanned skin’. So for several centuries beauty was measured by how pale you were (hence the term ‘fair’ meaning ‘beautiful’).

The poisonous lead-based white make-up that achieved this was also used for disguising the widespread blemishes from disease. Hair was now a beauty statement and powdered wigs were worn because many women suffered from hair loss due to venereal disease. These had become very elaborate and tall by the 18th century thanks to fashionista Marie Antionette.

Along with wigs came fake beauty patches to cover up smallpox scars. Made of materials such as mouse fur and velvet, eventually these ‘mouches’ (French for ‘flies’) became a status symbol and women of beauty and fashion would keep a small box of them on their dressing table.

During the 19th century an hourglass figure became the desired female body shape and corsets, long used as undergarments (the name ‘corset’ comes from the Latin ‘corpus’ meaning body), were designed to achieve a waist circumference of down to 18”, later accentuated by the bustle.

We can get a good idea of beauty ideals during any period a similar way, youemail: were helsbytohand@btinternet.com To advertise call:In01928 727 165if or by looking Following WWI and the 10 at art. Throughout

suffrage movement, a new sense of female liberation produced a beauty revolution.

Women no longer wanted to be sexual objects to please men. Hemlines went up for the first time and dresses became straighter, giving a slender, more androgynous appearance. Women even wore suits and long hair was cropped. Coco Chanel, who banished the notion that only a porcelain complexion could be beautiful when she showed off a suntan, declared “a woman can never be too rich or too thin”, arguably beginning the modern trend.

The 1930s-50s saw curves return, possibly thanks to the Hollywood film industry and stars like Elizabeth Taylor, Marilyn Monroe and Jayne Mansfield who were the

epitome of female beauty.

Wearing full make-up also began to be the norm, in imitation of actors who used it to emphasise their looks on-screen. Max Factor was originally a make-up artist to the stars. With the rise in hemlines, the focus shifted to shapely legs and it was arguably the start of female epilation, when once women had even worn ‘mirkins’ (pubic wigs).

The 1960s saw another beauty revolution. Society was finally recovering from WWII, rationing had ended in 1954 and young people were enjoying a wave of new music with its roots based in black culture. Once again women were re-establishing their power and asserting their sexual freedom.

Mini-skirts arrived along with big hair. Twiggy, the slender, doe-eyed model from northwest London became the most desirable example of womanhood. Compare her with the women in Rubens’ The Three Graces and you could not have two more opposing ideals.

Over the last fifty years, beauty goals have gone through more subtle changes. The athletic, toned female figure became popular in the 1980s with the advent of the ubiquitous exercise video. Today, with models that range from the catwalk clothes-horse Gigi Hadid and black model Winnie Harlow who has vitiligo, to the curvy Ashley Graham, we now seem to be embracing more diversity in women’s beauty than perhaps ever before.

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

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2 Crown Buildings Latham Avenue Helsby

We put the fun in flying!

Ever fancied learning to fly model aircraft? We are a friendly club who fly every weekend on Helsby marsh.

Tel: 01928 724422 Open Tues - Sat with late nights Wed & Thurs

We offer free tuition and are looking for new members.

Colours • Perms • Bridal Hair Ladies • Gents • Children

Visit us at: www.rmamodelflyingclub.co.uk

Over 60’s special rates on Tuesdays

Call Paul: 01244 346179 or Bill: 01928 732715

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Picnic Concert Fantastic fireworks Finale Gates open at 5pm Early Bird tickets from 1st February £19.50 (children up to 16yrs £14.50) Family tickets also available Tickets bought from 1st May: £22.50 (children up to 16yrs £17.50)

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All proceeds to The NeuroMuscular Centre Arley Hall is the stunning backdrop for our live music concert, where you can picnic before we bring you tributes to some of the greatest acts of all time.

Approximate Timings 5.00pm Grounds Open 6.15pm John Colins Band 7.30pm Bob Drury as Neil Diamond 8.45pm Jackie Marie as Diana Ross 10pm Mod Revue (60’s, 70’s, 80’s) 10.50pm Fireworks Finale Safety regulations forbid private BBQ’s or garden flares. Only guide dogs are permitted.

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Major growth for KDE Ltd thanks to acquisition of leading North West electrical provider.

KDE Ltd are proud to announce a major growth plan and expansion of its service offering thanks to the acquisition of a leading North West provider of industrial electrical and hazardous area services.

can improve services for clients and generate opportunities for employees across the board.

It has been established that the services are a good fit and KDE will acquire an impressive group of individuals to bolster its already experienced, talented and knowledgeable team.

The acquisition of Electrical Project Installations Limited (EPI Ltd) will boost staff numbers significantly, and bring a new suite of services within KDE’s remit to complement the electrical, fire alarm, plumbing and heating services already delivered by the team at KDE.

Both companies will work towards a seamless integration and guarantee no employees will be adversely affected by the acquisition.

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Keith Darlington, Managing Director at KDE Ltd, said: “The acquisition brings together the best talent and experience from both businesses to create a regional electrical contracting company with increased market reach, expertise and a broader base of

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services providing the best in class service to our clients.”

The acquisition of EPI will increase the head count at KDE to 92 employees with a fleet of 46 vehicles and a further expansion will see staff numbers exceed 100 during 2017.

Gary Partington, Managing Director at EPI, said: “This is a very exciting opportunity for our own team to grow and develop their skills and we will ensure a smooth transition into the KDE Ltd organisation, that in turn, will offer a beneficial and seamless synergy for both companies.”

Matthew Darlington, Company Director at KDE Ltd, said: “Given this is the first acquisition for KDE, we consider this to be an extremely exciting opportunity for all concerned. All the directors believe now is the time to build on the momentum and reputation of both companies, which in turn is a significant opportunity to accelerate KDE’s growth and increase the value we bring to our team and ultimately clients.”

KDE are experts in Electrical, Fire Alarm, Plumbing & Heating Installation, Maintenance and Servicing for clients across the North of England and North Wales.

KDE has ambitious plans for ongoing growth and intends to action this through building relationships with new and existing clients while looking for additional acquisition opportunities in the future.

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National Garden Scheme Open Day 14th May. Charity event.

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Our services include: • Accounts • Bookkeeping • Registered auditor

• VAT returns • Payroll • Advising family companies

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

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Vpersonaltraining (Breaking Down Barriers For Exercise) Hi Everyone, I have been in working in the fitness industry, in different roles, for nearly 20 years.

I have helped all types of people achieve their goals, not just fitness, but helping them to achieve a position where they can attend a gym.

My clients have been varied from athletes, footballers, to slimmer of the months and 90 year olds.

I specialize in all fitness needs, especially running, GP Referral, and Cancer Rehab Exercise programs and those who have Lymphodoema. I teach low intensity exercises for anyone not able or don’t want to attend a fitness facility.

My qualifications include: Level 4 – Exercise in Cancer Rehab Level 3 – Personal Trainer Level 1 – Athletics Coaching Learning doesn’t stop with these qualifications.

Exercise not only adds years to your life - but LIFE to your years Age should not be used as a barrier to keep fit and healthy If you think this is something we could discuss, please don’t hesitate to contact me.

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Peers hairdressing is becoming a fast growing salon that adopts forward thinking, cutting edge styles with great service.

Peers Hairdressing now offers a full range of services including: • Colours and Highlights • Ladies Cut & Blow • Brazilian Blow Wave * • Barbering * • Children’s Cuts • Free Consultation

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Short Story Lost and Found “A gentleman’s come in with Frances said. “What a lost and found card for the do you think Mr window.” Carly was new to the Pemrose, shall we job at the village newsagent, make some space?” and felt as though she was “Oh yes.” The man constantly interrupting poor chuckled as the hat “Well I don’t know what he’s Frances with questions. “What again slipped over his eyes. found,” she said, “but I strongly should I say to him?”

“Maybe the one about the full suspect he’s lost his marbles.”

“Is he wearing a flat cap moon that rolled up Copper “Mr Pemrose is perfectly covered in badges?” Frances Hill can go?” sane,” Frances laughed. looked up from a pile of “Perhaps,” Frances said, “but “But why does he do it?” Carly invoices. has that snowy field you found asked. “No one has lost a “Yes,” Carly said. “It keeps that looked like candyfloss flock of starlings, because slipping over his eyes.” now been returned to its they don’t belong to anyone, rightful owner?”

“That’s Mr Pemrose.” Frances so how can he say that he’s took off her glasses and “I’m sure someone must found one?” pushed back her chair. “I’ll be have claimed it by now,” “Because a year ago Mr right there.”

Mr Pemrose said, turning Pemrose saw a card posted in cheerfully to Carly.

“Can you The gentleman in question our window which said ‘LOST find it, dear?” was stood at the counter – MY SENSE OF WONDER’,” holding a crisp white postcard.

Carly pulled each card Frances said. “Ever since then He smiled at the sight of out of its slot and read the he’s been trying to reunite Frances. descriptions. There were them with it.” lost cats and bus passes, “I’m intrigued to hear what “Weren’t you concerned for the found cats and bus passes, you’ve found this week, Mr person who posted it?” Carly and every now and then she Pemrose,” she said warmly. worried. recognised Mr Pemrose’s “I’m glad you asked,” he “Oh, no,” Frances laughed, neat handwriting. These found winked. “I found a cloud of “the card didn’t originally say things were strange.

He’d starlings over Kirk’s Farm that that; condensation had made found a cherry tree in full looked, for a moment, like the the ink run.” bloom in February, a double ribbon on a birthday present.”

“So what did it really say?” rainbow over the moor and the “How wonderful,” Frances Carly asked. song of a thrush at midnight. said taking the card from him.

Who could possibly have lost “I can’t remember,” Frances “Carly would you mind putting these things she wondered. frowned. “A lost umbrella this in the window so that maybe; nothing to lose any Finally, she found a fading passers-by can see it?” sleep over.” card about a field of Greatly puzzled, Carly took candyfloss.

“Does Mr Pemrose know?” the neatly written card, and Carly asked.

“Would you like the old card squeezed herself between the back?” she asked, slipping the “If he does it hasn’t stopped crisp boxes and the window new card into the vacant slot. him,” Frances smiled. to reach the lost and found “Besides, everyone likes “You keep it,” he said, display. “I’m afraid there are adjusting his hat while opening to read his cards. We all no spaces left. Are there any mislay our sense of wonder the door. With a ring of its bell old cards that could be taken occasionally.” he left. down?”

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HOLIDAY LET

Location: Mofra Nefyn, Lynn Peninsula -

10 mins Phwelli, Abersoch, 30 mins Porthmadog The property is a 1st floor (lift available) modern large open plan 3 bedroomed (sleeps 6) apartment with balcony & sea view. Fully equipped kitchen.

SMART TV, WIFI/internet, DVD player, DVD’s, games, toys. Communal garden.

500 yards from: Beach, Nefyn Golf Course, award winning Ty Coach pub, café’s, pizza / fish & chips, local garage / shop, wine bar & restaurant etc

For more info. Tel: 07919 201 701 Email: haltonstation@aol.com

FRODSHAM’S WALK-IN CREATIVE CRAFT STUDIO CERAMIC PAINTING DECOPATCH / CANVAS ART BAG DECO / 3D CASTINGS LOTS OF GLUING & STICKING OPTIONS!

Our next evening event is on Friday 19th May from 7.30pm onwards.

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Family Fun Day 1st May 10am till 3pm

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In aid of RNLI. With games, crafts, refreshments, facepainting & more!

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Parenting Safety First

by Kate Duggan

As a parent, your main priority is keeping your child safe.

Children, however, often have other ideas. From launching themselves off the back of the sofa to chewing on gravel, they seem to have an innate ability to endanger themselves. Thankfully, it’s never been easier for parents to learn basic first aid.

Learn first aid at home, for free While nothing beats hands on training, a video course can help prepare you for an emergency. ChannelMum. com has teamed up with St John Ambulance to produce a series of short first aid videos aimed at parents. They cover everything from seizures and choking to allergic reactions and burns. Available to watch for free on www.channelmum. com/firstaidcourse, the videos offer practical advice that’s simple to follow and easy to remember. Most are just a few minutes long, so you could plan to watch one a day in your lunch break.

Quick home fixes Around 60 children die in household accidents every year. So it’s well worth taking some time to look for any potential hazards. Try to see things from your child’s point of view – get on your hands and knees if needs be. What sharp corners could they bump into?

What furniture could tip over if they tried to climb it? What might they be tempted to chew or taste? Simple fixes include: • Securing heavy items, such as TVs and bookcases, so they can’t topple over if your child pulls at them, or uses them as a climbing frame.

• Locking away any toxic substances, including household cleaning products.

Dishwasher tablets are often brightly coloured and very appealing to a young child, but they can be deadly if swallowed.

• Tying up any blind cords and other strings that a child could get caught up on.

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The 2014 Budget introduced new regulations on how personal pensions can be accessed. These new pension freedoms mean that, if you have a money purchase or defined contribution pension, buying an annuity is no longer your only option at retirement.

Many people have since chosen to withdraw pension monies to invest in other financial products, and some have decided to pay off debts with the money. So is it a good idea to repay debt in this way, and what are the main aspects to consider?

Do you want to access your pension before you retire?

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Many pension providers charge a fee for early access to a pension, and there is generally a charge each time you make a withdrawal. This could severely deplete your pension fund, making it expensive and unrealistic financially to repay debts in this way. final salary schemes If you have a final salary pension, you might be tempted to transfer your money into a personal pension scheme that gives you access to withdraw cash. This is likely to offer a poor reward in terms of conversion, however, and also may not provide you with sufficient income in retirement.

be careful abouT Tax issues you pension recycling shouldn’T ignore The government has introduced You can withdraw a 25% legislation to prevent ‘pension tax-free lump sum from your recycling’. This situation occurs pension, but taking any more when someone uses their than this percentage will pension to pay off debt before increase your level of income they retire, with the intention of for that tax year. This could replacing their pension money mean that you enter a higher rate tax band, and subsequently whilst still working. if you when do notresponding deliberately to lose much of the mention benefit of Helsby Even Please to Hand

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Helsby Community Sports Club “A vision for sport, leisure and recreation in Helsby, Frodsham and the surrounding villages” Situated in the heart of Helsby, Helsby Community Sports Club is a growing asset to the local community and surrounding areas. Currently the club is home to six resident sports - Bowls, Football, Fishing, Rugby, Running and Tennis. In addition, the club also run Darts and Snooker Teams and has a thriving Social membership.

The club is the former staff Sports Club for employees of the old BICC factory in Helsby, although its origins date back to 1895 when it was first formed as Helsby Athletic Club by the amalgamation of Helsby Cricket Club and Helsby Rugby Football Club. Taken over by BICC General Cables Limited in 1934, the club has catered for a number of different sports and recreation activities during its history, including cricket, hockey, badminton, table tennis, archery and chess. Since 1991 the club has been independently run as a non-profit making organisation by a volunteer Committee and currently the whole club proudly boasts a membership in excess of 500 adults and juniors.

Like many such clubs of the past, the club plays an important role in the community, offering something for everyone – old and young alike…

Helsby Tennis Club is a great place to enjoy tennis and meet local people all year round – a small, friendly club with Senior and Junior teams that play in the winter and summer Cheshire and Wirral Leagues.

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Helsby Bowls club similarly offers lots of opportunities for Seniors and Juniors (age 10 year plus), with two greens available and teams playing league matches and open / club competitions throughout the season. The club has more than a dozen teams playing in the Mid Cheshire league, Frodsham and District league and Runcorn and District league. The club also runs indoor bowls (short mat) on Friday evenings in the winter months Helsby Angling Club’s current two Fishing lakes have been around since the Second World War and is the last part of the old BICC factory site left in the village. The waters are stocked with a good supply of Carp, Chub, Bream, Rudd, Roach, Perch and Eels and the lakes are well established with 36 pegs shared between them. In addition to all year round fishing, we also hold a number of matches throughout the spring, summer and autumn which are open to advertise 01928 727 165 or email: helsbytohand@btinternet.com all members andTo are more ofcall: a social gathering than a contest (still nice if you win though!).

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Last season, Helsby Rugby Club were crowned champions of North West Raging Bull South Division 5 and were within a whisker of making it a League & Cup double. Building on that success, this season the club have narrowly missed out on promotion again, but can be proud nevertheless of a 3rd place finish in Division 4, coupled with a mid-table finish for it’s 2nd Team which was relaunched this season following a ten-year absence. Once again, the club offers fantastic opportunities for youngsters, with Teams running from Under-7 through to Under-16 and during the summer months, the club’s Touch Rugby evenings have proved to be massively popular with old and young, boys and girls alike in recent years.

Helsby Running Club represents one of the largest sections within Helsby Community Sports Club and the club host two regular training nights throughout the year, including at Castle Park, Frodsham during winter and on Helsby High School Playing Fields during the summer months as well as off-road runs around Helsby and

Frodsham hills. The club is also renowned for staging the extremely popular ‘Four Villages Half-Marathon’ each January, which has been running – if you pardon the pun! – for more than 30 years and raises £thousands for local good causes.

Finally, HCSC is also home to Helsby Football Club – who’s first team plays in the Carlsberg west Cheshire league and who’s reserves play in the Chester & District football league, with junior teams also operating in the mid Cheshire youth league, Chester and District Junior league and the Halton & District Junior league. The club has an illustrious history and capped a memorable season in 1999/2000 when the Helsby FC 1st team won no less than FIVE trophies in that single season!

Helsby Community Sports Club very much sees itself as being the centre for sport, recreation and leisure for Helsby, Frodsham and the surrounding rural villages. Much work has been done by the club’s volunteers during the past ten years to establish and develop junior teams and ambitious plans to develop a new clubhouse incorporating an indoor sports hall are finally beginning to come to fruition (see artist’s impression, below right).

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8 pm and, like a whippet detecting a downwind hare, Sarah (my Dearly Beloved) lifted her chin and flared her nostrils.

“Tom, what’s that you’re wearing?”

“This old thing? I’ve had it ages - mind you, it matches my eyes beautifully don’t you think?”

“Not the shirt, that aftershave.”

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“How did you know about - listen, she’s - I’m not - err.”

“Tom, stop stuttering.”

“It’s the pub quiz. Me and Nigel are having a stab at the jackpot. And it’s a roll over - seventy quid!”

I acquiesced, knowing that Nigel would be pleased, carrying as he did the tiniest of torches for my betrothed.

new barmaid to appear. But Fat Frank waddled into view, wiping his hands on a towel.

“Sarah! What a lovely surprise! Sit yourself down here next to me.” Nigel’s gushing immediately raising my hackles as Sarah coquettishly played with her hair and plonked down next to him. “Now, here is our answer paper, here’s a little pen.”

I flicked my eyes around Frank’s considerable girth.

“Where’s Diane?”

“Nigel, she’s not six.”

“You leave Nigel alone, he’s only being kind. Now, what are we going to call ourselves?”

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Smarmy Nigel was getting on my wick. “Listen, never mind the name - who’s going to the bar?”

“White wine for Sarah and I’ll have a pint please, Tom.”

“What’ll you have Tom?”

“Oh it’s her night off. Hey, who’s that on your table giggling at Nigel’s jokes?”

“That Frank, is my wife.”

“Punching above our weight are we, Thomas?”

Ignoring the boorish comment, I returned laden with refreshments and settled down for the contest. Quizmaster Barry, in his annoying nasal whine, began with his pre-quiz announcements. “Now everyone - no Googling - phones away please. Right, off we go. Question one - in what year did women get the vote?”

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Dates and events flew around the table as The Bellringers on table three (pens down, arms folded) sat smugly, nursing their drinks. On went the questions (and the arguments) until eventually the quiz ended and we all swapped papers.

The Bellringers had our question paper. I glared over as they gurned and squinted at our scribblings, as though they were unreadable.

Without any consultation I marched up to Barry, to be joined by my rival. Like two prize fighters, we stared each other out. The room fell silent.

I felt my heartbeat thumping in my ears. “OK, first to answer wins the jackpot. In the children’s TV programme Trumpton, how many firemen were there?”

Barry read out the answers.

“Question one. Women got the vote in…1928.”

My mind desperately flashed back to my youth. “Seven!” I shouted.

Sarah glared at me. “I told you Nigel was right!”

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Shamefully I buried my face into my pint. Then Barry collated the scores and announced, “We have a

Victorious, I beamed over at our table. Then, catastrophe Barry handed over the money to the Bellringers. “What are you doing?”

“They’ve won. Six is the correct answer.” Incandescent, I protested. But Barry was not for moving. Closing his eyes he said, “Pugh, Pugh, Barney McGrew, Cuthbert, Dibble, Grub. Six. Sorry Tom. You lost.”

Burning with injustice I got in Barry’s face and hissed.

“And Captain Flack is SEVEN!” Barry reddened and, mumbling something about the rules, scuttled away.

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“Well, if you’d been a little better clued up about women’s suffrage instead of women’s bodies - or Trumpton Firemen for that matter - we would now be £73.50 to the good.”

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TAP ROOM HELSBY TRAIN STATION, STATION AVENUE, HELSBY, CHESHIRE, WA6 0AG

Beer Heroes Tap Room opened at Helsby Railway Station in November 2016, a hidden gem for craft beer enthusiasts, attracting visitors from far and near.

We recently met up with the owners, Carl and Kelly and enjoyed sampling a selection of the beers and hearing how it all began....

Back in 2010, the couple ran a convenience store in Northwich and having a shared passion for beer they initially stocked 20 American Craft Beers, which quickly expanded to between 50 and 60 different beers from the UK as well as the States.

DRINK IN WITH 8 AWESOME BEERS ON TAP The premises at Helsby Railway Station was initially to be used as a store room for the online business, however, Carl spotted the opportunity of turning it into a tap room and so in November 2016 the doors were opened and it is proving to be very popular and much busier than they expected.

Four years later they were approached by Amazon and supplied several mixed packs to be sold in this way. Such was the success that Carl and Kelly decided to set up their own website and sell directly to the public in addition to Amazon.

BUY ONLINE AT BEERHEROES.COM There are now over 400 craft beers available on the website, which are all carefully sourced and tested, maintaining their excellent reputation. If a beer arrives for trial and it doesn’t meet the teams standards, it isn’t accepted! With as many as 8-9 new breweries popping up each week, there is a lot of competition for them to be taken on to the prestigious Beer Heroes website.

Inside is rather quirky with rustic tables, benches and actual kegs to sit on with emoji cushions on the top!

As well as the vast choice of bottled beers and ciders there are eight awesome beers available on tap. For none beer drinkers there is wine, prosecco and soft drinks available.

If you’re spoilt for choice or can’t make your mind up, you are always welcome to have a taster. You can also order a ‘Beer Flight’, which is four different beers, each one a third of a pint.

This is a great way to try different beers with friends and it’s interesting to hear each others Some of the beers are seasonal, for example views and preferences. One of the beers that we dark beers are popular around Christmas, while tried, I wasn’t keen on but Chris really liked it, IPA and Sours are more popular in Summer. so it’s a fun way to enjoy a drink, or four!

To advertise call: 01928 727 165 or email: helsbytohand@btinternet.com Carl and Kelly try to buy beers that are different, like the 10% Pecan Mud Pie Beer! Beers are posted out not only across the UK but also abroad and they have even supplied an order to Buckingham Palace!

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So on to the beers that we tried...

The first being Lush from Amundsen Brewery, an old German style sour beer, brewed in Oslo.

Slightly pink in colour, this creamy effervescent sour beer at 5.5% with raspberry and lime really did give the sweet followed by sour experience and got the thumbs up.

Second was Mad Hatter at 6%, brewed at a Liverpool based brewery. A superb Mandarin IPA with a pleasant citrus taste. This one was probably my favourite and I kept going back to it!

Next was Bread & Circuses, a pale ale from local brewery Chapter Brewery based in Sutton Weaver. At 3.9%, this had buttery, biscuit undertones, a very nice, refreshing drink.

And from a pale ale to a Black IPA. Brewed in Tottenham by Beavertown Brewery, Black Betty was very unique and not at all like Guinness as I thought it would be. Brewed with hops but using a dark malt, you initially get the smell of the hops, followed by a treacle / coffee smoothness.

The eight beers that are available on tap constantly rotate and are hardly ever repeated so there is always something new to try. Supplied by small Craft Breweries, each brew is slightly different because of the hops used.

All of the beers on tap are keg conditioned, which is the modern way and they don’t contain any additives or preservatives.

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The huge choice of bottled beers can be bought individually or as many as you like. Mixed 6 or 12 packs make a nice gift - note Father’s Day is approaching! Gift Vouchers are also available.

The unique selling point at Beer Heroes is that they offer beers that you wouldn’t usually see in supermarkets or off licenses.

ExPERT TASTING SESSIONS If you would like to learn more about craft beer and fancy tasting unique draught beers, join the beer expert for a fully guided tasting of awesome craft beers. Be prepared to learn about and taste 8 x 1/3 pints whilst being taught what tastes to look for and how the professionals do it.

The next Beer Tasting experience is on May 6th and 7th and June 3rd and 4th, starting at 12.00 midday. Also at The Old Bank Tearooms, Helsby on the 17th June 7-9pm with a bar for further drinks until 11pm. Just £15 per person (pre-booking is essential) and snacks are provided throughout this two hours of beer heaven.

MOBILE CRAfT BEER BAR TO HIRE fOR EVENTS Having a party? Beer Heroes can provide you with a keg, complete with a hand pump and flow control tap. They also have mobile beer bars which are perfect for parties, events, weddings etc. Four or eight tap systems are available and can be set up in the venue or outside under a gazebo.

Beer Heroes is certainly growing and expanding, a great addition to Helsby. Well done guys!

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Home & Interiors A Home With Character

By Katherine Sorrell

an extent, or consider replacing them with reclaimed boards that match the style of your home.

Homes built between the late 19th century and the middle of the 20th often feature colourful, patterned geometric or encaustic tiles, generally along the hallway and garden path.

Even if they are discoloured or damaged they should be repairable, and with the right specialist the results will be dramatic.

There’s more to interior style than eye-catching accessories. Consider introducing an appealing sense of charm and character with these interesting ideas.

Is your home lacking in an indefinable something? Has it lost its period features? Would it benefit from some appealing detailing, the restoration of authenticity or some aids to functionality? Sometimes it is worth considering some more architectural alterations, which don’t necessarily have to cost a fortune. Here are a few suggestions.

Think about mouldings From skirting to ceiling roses, door surrounds to dados, mouldings contribute enormously to the overall look of a home. Research carefully, to ensure they correspond in scale and design to the age and style of your architecture.

Modern replicas are often available, but sometimes going to a specialist is necessary and this is not cheap. Ease of alteration depends on your circumstances but this is definitely a project to bear in mind when considering renovation work.

Replacing poor quality or badly designed interior doors with beautiful ones is a major enhancement. In a period home you might seek out reclaimed examples or find well-made reproductions; also, decide whether to paint them or, conversely, strip them.

Panelling can enhance a room or hallway and comes in a wide variety of styles, from Jacobean to contemporary, and is relatively easy to fit. get the lighting right You can improve inadequate or imbalanced built in lighting or out of character fittings: either discreetly with minimal downlighters in the ceiling, simple wall lights or versatile LED strips - or go for full-on drama with huge, eye-catching chandeliers. all in the details Small details like cupboard knobs, door and window furniture, light switches, plug sockets and even the humble pull cord can all make a difference. Cheap plastic light switches can be swapped for upmarket ones which are lovely to look at and pleasant to touch. The same goes for door and window furniture: think, for example, how different your front door would look with a gorgeous, matching set of letterbox, bell and numbers.

What about woodwork?

In living rooms lacking storage, build across the recesses either side of the fireplace, with cupboards below and display shelving above. The Improve your floors same goes for alcove shelving If you have original timber elsewhere, window seats, boards in good condition wardrobes and other forms beneath your floor coverings, of built-in joinery. Consider Main image: You can buy then sanding them back, these additions carefully, so panelling off the peg or, as staining and/or oiling them that they complement your here, made bespoke to suit is a relatively straightforward home in terms of scale and your room. price varies, procedure for a competent detailing. And, plan to remove Titchmarsh & goodwin: DIYer; alternatively, employ a and replace completely 01473 252158; www. professional. Boards in poor inappropriate built-in storage or condition to call:seating titchmarsh-goodwin.co.uk. possible.

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Days of the Week 1. If Monday's child is fair of face, which day's child has "far to go"?

2. What is the only word in the English language that is an anagram of one of the seven days of the week?

3. Shrove Tuesday occurs how many days before Easter Sunday?

4. In a well known 1873 novel, which literary character realises he has won a bet that he thought he had lost when he finds out that what he thinks is a Sunday is actually a Saturday?

5. What was the name of the sequel to the film Saturday Night Fever?

6. Since 1935, every General Election in the UK has been held on which day of the week?

7. The term "Mardi Gras" translates from French as what?... a) Big Monday; b) Fat Tuesday; or c) Lazy Wednesday?

8. On what day of the week did the September 11 terrorist attacks of 2001 take place?

9. Who played Wednesday Addams in the 1991 film The Addams Family?

10. In 1979, what became the first UK number one hit single to have a day of the week in the title?

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Health

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These Boots (and Bodies) Are Made for Walking enough to keep vitamin D levels high.

May is National Walking Month.

Yes; sadly, simple old walking needs promoting. Many of us walk far less than previous generations did, yet walking is great for our health and brings other benefits, too.

The healTh BenefiTs Walking as exercise shouldn’t be underrated. Regular walking is proven to reduce the risk of stroke, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, asthma, obesity and some cancers, and helps maintain musculoskeletal health. On average, walking 10,000 steps burns 400kcal a day. Walking can also lift your mood and reduce stress, anxiety and depression.

Countryside walks also offer nature, tranquillity and fresh air.

OTher BenefiTs Of Walking accessibility: Walking can be done anytime, anywhere; as part of an everyday journey to school, work or activities, or a special trip. You’re not obviously ‘exercising’, which may reduce any self-consciousness. social: You can walk with a family member or friend, allowing you quality time together. You may meet other people while walking or choose to join a walking group or health walk (see links below). environmental: Every time we walk to work, school, shops or activities instead of using transport, we reduce pollution and congestion, helping the environment and improving everyone’s health and safety - both now and in the future. financial: Simple, level walks require no special clothes or equipment. It’s free exercise that can reduce travel costs, too.

While our skin and eyes do need protection from unhealthy Walking DOs anD DOn’Ts UV exposure, some UV light DO wear comfortable, weatheris essential for good health. appropriate clothes and The UV light we absorb footwear. Any comfy footwear while walking can alleviate and your usual clothes are fine depression, help to regulate for walking around streets or our body clock and stimulate Vitamin D production. Vitamin D parks, but you’ll need proper boosts immunity, aids blood cell walking boots if walking in rural or hilly areas and waterproofs formation and helps us absorb for bad weather. In warmer calcium and phosphorous, weather, remember a sun hat necessary for healthy bones and sunglasses (your eyes and teeth. The World Health can be damaged by the sun’s Organisation says 5 to 15 minutes of casual sun exposure UV rays just as your skin can).

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Ensure you take a drink and a snack, especially on hot days and long or more rural walks.

Know where you’re going and how long it will take (and consider telling someone).

Know what weather to expect and don’t play music too loudly - be aware of what’s happening around you.

DOn’T ignore pain from footwear. Head back. Blisters can quickly become agonising.

DOn’T ignore weather warnings or advice from walking guides, whether written or human, and leave long or challenging hikes until you’re fitter and more experienced.

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Is this what’s on your mind?

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When Those ‘Golden Years’ Are Tarnished

By Stress

by Kate McLelland The expression ‘golden years’ refers to that period in our lives in between retirement and agerelated physical decline: a time when we are supposed to enjoy the greatest quality of life.

There’s a general assumption that life is easier and sweeter for the older generation, and this has been supported by a survey carried out by the Office for National Statistics, in which 300,000 adults agreed that life satisfaction peaks between the ages of 65 and 79. However, while life is golden for some, others may find themselves facing unexpected responsibility and stress.

In these insecure economic times, many grown-up children are forced to return to the family home for economic reasons, often with the expectation that their aging parents will provide childcare. And it’s not just the younger generation who may need help. As people are living longer, it’s not uncommon to find individuals in their 60s and 70s supporting their elderly parents, sometimes with fulltime care.

by Harvard Medical School has reported that when we are stressed, the part of the brain that processes emotions such as fear and anger triggers the release of white blood cells.

These cells, used by the body to fight disease and injury, can cause inflammation that can eventually leads to angina, heart attacks and strokes if the stress is allowed to continue.

Other potentially harmful hormones, equally damaging in the long term, are also released during stressful episodes.

Signs of stress can include feeling overwhelmed, guilty, lonely or constantly anxious, as well as lacking interest in activities you have previously enjoyed. You may also feel constantly fatigued, or become easily irritated. Physical symptoms can include significant changes in weight, headaches and neck or lower back pain.

If family members are dependent upon you, you may not be able to change your situation, but following the steps below may help:

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breaking large tasks up into small ones.

If you’re worried about your finances, ask family members to contribute, or check your eligibility to receive state benefits.

If you are caring for someone who is ill or disabled, research what help is available on a local level.

Keep in touch with friends and relatives.

Use meditation or mindfulness exercises to aid relaxation.

If none of this helps, the next step should be to visit your doctor to explain how you feel.

Don’t be afraid to use all the medical and practical resources that are available to you.

Fortunately, even in these days of austerity and local service cuts, there are organisations you can turn to for help. Try Independent Age (www. independentage.org) or Age UK (www.ageuk.org.uk) to pick up some valuable information and advice.

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LED lighting and lighting upgrades Fire alarms and emergency lighting Consumer unit upgrades single phase and 3-phase Small works such as new sockets, fault finding and cooker repairs Kitchen and extension wiring upgrades

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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

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Outdoor Joys

The best tech toys to take outside

but want to give them control Some of the most entertaining of something fun, there’s outdoor toys are the simplest, a huge selection of radio such as the cute Swivel Car controlled vehicles ranging (around £22, with lots of firms from the toddler-friendly Little offering very similar products).

Tykes Tyre Twister (£39) to It’s a ride-on car with a exceptionally fast scale models difference: instead of pedalling of performance cars such as or propelling it with your feet, Lamborghinis and Porsches. you swivel the steering wheel Even the most expensive of and that generates movement. these are much cheaper than It’s small enough for toddlers they used to be, with top-end and tough enough for big kids models usually coming in well and even the odd adult. If you’d below £70. rather go for something more traditional, the Cozy Coupe Radio controlled cars are fun, - around £49 - has been a but radio controlled flying favourite of families for more machines are even more fun. than 30 years, and the iconic You know you’re living in the red and yellow version has future when you can walk been joined by dinosaur and into your local toy shop and police car versions. come out with a smartphonecontrolled drone helicopter.

Complex toys can be fun too, Drones start at around £20 for of course. One kind of toy basic ones and reach £190 for that’s improved dramatically in Star Wars-themed models, and recent years is the electric car drones with built-in cameras or bike for kids. It’s possible to start at around £60. If you want get a decent trike for less than to get serious, you can find a £40 that delivers 50 minutes of good selection of advanced movement between charges, drones with HD cameras and while around the £200 mark optical video stabilisers from you’ll find impressive replicas of around £300, rising to over grown-up cars such as BMW’s £1,000 for high-end models. futuristic electric i8. Remember that such vehicles do take a One word of warning with while to charge, so make sure drones: their propellers can you plug them in the night be sharp and cause injury if before you want to use them. they bump into people, so it’s a good idea to look for one If you’d rather not let your a protective around to child loose behind the wheel Please mention Helsby with to Hand whenring responding

the propellers if you’ll be giving it to a child or using it near kids or pets. And there are restrictions on where you can and can’t fly drones, such as in crowded areas or near airports. It’s a good idea to check up on the law before spending any money. There are also concerns over privacy: the neighbours probably won’t appreciate you flying a camera over their garden.

Do you remember the days of potato guns and water pistols?

They’ve become a lot more sophisticated, with products such as Nerf guns ranging from around £20 to the ridiculously overpowered N-Strike Mega Mastodon (£99), which fires 24 foam darts from a motorised revolving drum. Between it and the super-powered, supersoaking water pistols that have more in common with water cannons than the water pistols you remember from your own childhood, be wary of the weaponry you give your kids because you can be sure you’ll be on the receiving end of the foam darts or freezing cold jets of water.

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HAZELWOOD LANDSCAPES COMPLETE SECURITY SERVICE Est. 1983

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South Africa Sani Pass

By Solange Hando South Africa’s highest range almost defies imagination.

Named Drakensberg, or Dragon Mountain, known to the Zulus as Barrier of Spears, it forms the eastern section of the Great Escarpment, a pristine wilderness laced in waterfalls and challenging trails, while on the Sani Pass at 2,874 metres the highest pub in Africa lures day visitors with mulled wine and breathtaking views.

But to stand on the ‘roof of Africa’, one must tackle the hair-raising drive up to the pass. Copper-coloured antelopes graze quietly on the slopes while fresh water springs gurgle on the rocks.

Baboons plod around, baring their teeth to protect their young. At the Good Hope Centre, taxi drivers call out ‘one more customer, just one more’.

boulders send shivers down your spine but there’s nowhere to stop.

One last three point turn and you are there, having gained over 1,300 metres in altitude, fighting for breath in the thin air and almost blown away by ferocious winds and vertiginous views. It’s like the Grand Canyon say the rangers, but everyone heads straight to the Sani Top chalet, teetering all forlorn on the very edge of the escarpment. In this rustic lodge, old letters and photographs mingle with car adverts, shot on the spot but no one knows how, and there are board games to while away the time, carvings, wall hangings and beads to bargain for, and skis and boots lined up on a rack, just in case. Locals talk of dragons, bush men, rock art and over 2,000 species of plants and 300 of birds.

Visitors can stay the night in a luxury African hut or share basic facilities while listening to frightening tales from seasoned backpackers. There’s plenty of Maluti beer to liven up the evening but above the bar, a sign reminds one and all that ‘It’s tough at the top’.

for trekking across vast open spaces, perhaps climbing Thabana Ntlenyana, the highest peak at 3,482 metres, or hiking to Tugela, the world’s second highest waterfall with a total drop of 947 metres.

But most visitors just drive up for a taste of adventure and a hearty reward of steaming home-made soup and mountain trout. The view from the window is fantastic but out on the heath, there are wild carnations and black-faced orchids and lesser kestrels swooping down on invisible prey. Far below, slopes roll down to the valley floor, a soft velvety carpet in shades of purple, pink and gold.

Sometimes a few day-trippers venture into Lesotho, just minutes away, to sit by the fire in a village hut, drink sorghum Beyond the border post, a beer from a communal mug no man’s land heads up to and make friends with Angora the pass and the kingdom of goats and children smothered Lesotho on the other side. It’s up in blankets. It feels like a mere ribbon of road where another planet, bitingly cold, four-wheel drives rattle and jerk but the highest pub in Africa high above a fast dwindling soon calls you back while at the valley. The track still glows like foot of the mighty Drakensberg, molten gold in places, more a heavenly valley glows in the tortuous as you climb, littered late afternoon sun, sprinkled with rocks and stones and lined with pink feathery blossom and with warning signs.

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Camembert & Red Pepper Tarts Makes 4

Ready in 45 minutes

A really quick and easy snack, starter or light supper dish made with just five ingredients.

Ingredients: •

2 large red peppers, deseeded and cut into strips

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1 tbsp olive oil

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250g puff pastry

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150g Camembert cheese, thinly sliced

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150g bag rocket and watercress salad

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Add extra flavour by spreading a thin layer of pesto sauce or tomato chutney in the pastry square before topping with the pepper and cheese.

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Preheat the oven to 220C, 200C Fan, Gas Mark 7. Place the pepper strips in a shallow roasting tin. Drizzle over the olive oil and roast for 15 minutes until just tender. Leave to cool.

Roll the pastry out on a lightly floured surface to a rough square shape the thickness of a pound coin. Trim with a sharp knife to make a 26cm square.

Cut into 4 x 13cm squares. Place the squares of pastry on a baking sheet lined with baking paper. With the tip of the knife, score a border in each pastry square about 1cm in from the outer edge.

Top each pastry square with some of the roasted pepper strips and cheese slices.

Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until the pastry is risen and golden and the cheese has melted.

Serve warm with the salad leaves.

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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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Summer Fayre Saturday 1st July in The Church Hall, Elton Table Tops NOW available to book for crafts / gifts / cards / home made produce etc £7 per table

Contact Marion to book a table: 01928 727358 Raising funds for -

Community Events deadline is 15th May for the June edition Reminder.... ALVANLEY & MANLEY CHURCH SPRING FAIR May Day Bank Holiday Monday 1st May from 10.30am onwards on Manley Parish Field.

Community Events kindly sponsored by YOUR

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SPRING PLANT FAIR

SATURDAY 27th MAY, 2pm to 5pm at Frodsham Methodist Church Kingsley Road, Frodsham, WA6 6BA Spruce up your garden with young plants and cuttings from our first ever Spring Plant Fair!

Also enjoy tea, coffee and a range of tasty cakes in the Quiet Garden (weather permitting) or the church hall. Proceeds from the fair will be donated to our church charity, the Kimbuta Rural Development Programme in Uganda, and our church funds.

HANGING BASKET WORKSHOPS at 2.30pm and 4pm Join us for a tutored workshop to create your own hanging basket! All materials are provided in the charge of £15 per person. Just 10 places available per session, so reserve a place in advance by emailing: plantfair@frodshammethodist.org KIDS’ MINIATURE GARDEN WORKSHOPS at 2.30pm and 4pm Children aged 3+ are invited to make their own miniature garden to take home! Charge £4 per child including all materials (children must be accompanied by a responsible adult). 10 places per session; reserve a place by emailing: plantfair@frodshammethodist.org

Harry’s Countryside Celebration Sunday 14th May 2017 FAMILY DOG SHOW Falconry Security Dogs Fishing demonstrations and much more.....

North Lodge, Sugar Lane, Manley, WA6 9HS 07918 600411

A Great Family day Out Gates open 10.30am £10/car £5 single occupancy

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Fashion show Saturday 13th May 7pm Tickets £15 including refreshments

Local retailers showcase women’s and children’s fashion, call 01928 735832 in aid of Halton Cancer Unit and the Arts Centre

Artisan Market Saturday 20th May 11am- 4pm Free entry

Talented local crafts people offering exceptional produce and handcrafted silver, wood, glassware, card sellers, homeopathic skin care, plants, cakes, haberdashery and other unique gifts Please mention Helsby to Hand when responding to adverts

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St. Pauls Church LITTLE OVERTONS' SUMMER FAIR SAT 13th MAY 1pm to 3pm Frodsham C of E School

Farm Animals, Farm Animal Hunt, Mello Yoga, Bouncy Castle, Face Painting, Tombola, Hook a duck, Ice-cream & refreshments…and lots more!

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SPRING FAIR Helsby Community Centre Saturday 27th May 10am - 12 noon Prize tombola, fancy goods, cakes, books, handcrafted cards, raffle, bathroom & kitchen stall Refreshments will be available Free admission - all welcome.

Mini Market

Mini Market

First Saturday Each Month

Saturday 6th May 12:00 until 3.00

Run by Young People

12:00 until 3.00

Stalls and Café for everyone

Perfect Gifts Café, Tombola, Activities Come and shop or just hang out

Spring Time Crafts for Younger Children

Gadgets - Crafts - Cards - Café Beauty Products - Glitter Tattoos Sweets - Cakes - Hair Braiding

Held at Frodsham Youth Association, Fluin Lane, (Next to Community Centre)

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Mini Market Saturday 3rd June 12:00 until 3.00 Perfect Father’s Day Gifts Stalls and Café for everyone Crafts for Younger Children

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MERSEY VIEW Frodsham, Cheshire

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Frack Free Dee Present

How Communities Fought Fracking And Won

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Film Screening & Discussion with

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Wed 24 May 6.30 Refreshments For 7pm Start Recommended donaDon £3.50

“THE BENTLEY EFFECT” AN INSPIRING FILM OF HOW A RURAL COMMUNITY IN AUSTRALIA DEFEATED THE FRACKING INDUSTRY. The evening will include a questionToand answercall: session with some localhelsbytohand@btinternet.com people who were involved. advertise 01928 727 165oforthe email: 96

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Index of advertisers Accountants / Taxation agp 16 Applegate & Co. 52 Beech Tree Taxation 6 Accomodation / Holiday Let Holiday Let at Mofra Nefyn 24 Aerial Engineer/Sky TV Latham Aerials 81 Alarms & Security Complete Security Services 82 Architecture / Design Cheshire Planning Solutions 30 Scott Architecture 38 Artisan Food & Beverages Lady Heyes Larder 27 Beauty / Holistics / Tanning Serenity Beauty & Skin Clinic 26 The Tanning Company 6 Builder / Merchants /Joiner / Plastering BB Construction 84 Cheshire Building & Roofing Services 73 Elton Joinery 18 Frodsham Plastering Services 68 Ken Leach Building & Joinery 52 Mad Jak Joinery 38 Oakleys Joinery 4 Tim’s Plastering 76 Butcher / Farm Shop Forresters 33 Car Repairs /MOT/ Tyres/ Valeting JPW Body Repairs 84 O’Neill Dent Repair 60 Cleaning The Carpet & Oven Cleaning Co. 60 Clock Repairs Stephen Rose Clocks 30 Crafts The Craft Box 24 Dentist Main Street Dental 70 Education Weaver Vale Apprenticeship Fair 9 Electrician / Lighting Cheshire Boiler & Electrical Services 53 Electrical Wholesale Supplies 46 Frodsham Electrical Services 45 KDE Ltd 14,15,100 Trinergy 71 Estate / Letting Agent / Houses for Sale Ballards Sales & Letting Agent 17 Hunters Estate Agent 2 Purple Bricks 39 Your Move Andrew Hayes 89 Financial / Mortgage Advisor Aspire Wealth Management 40 Karen Bushell Wealth Management 20 Paul D Clarke FPC 62

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DISTRICT

TAXIS

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

To Manchester

To Liverpool

£28 £28

£20 £20

£28 £28

£20 £20

£28 £28 £35 £30 £30 £30

£20 £20 £20 £20 £24 £24

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

To Manchester

To Liverpool

£38 £38

£28 £28

£38 £38

£28 £28

£38 £38 £40 £35 £40 £40

£28 £28 £25 £25 £30 £30

Returns ManchesterAirport Airport will £4.00 CarCar ParkPark Charge Returns fromfrom Manchester willincur incura a £2.80 Charge Drop Off and Pick Up for Liverpool Airport will incur a £2.00 Car Park Drop Off and Pick Up for Liverpool Airport will incur a £2.00 Car ParkCharge Charge

Silver Service for Executive Travel please enquire

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

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