May 2018

The voice for local business

Issue 157 - May 2018

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Hello and welcome to the May edition...

This month in pictures...

with two Bank holiday weekends, great local events, Chester Races and a Royal Wedding to look forward to this month!

Helsby is hosting its first community-wide Garage Sale Trail on 28th May to help raise money for the extremely popular annual HoHoHelsby Christmas event.

In the UK the Bank Holiday Car Boot sale is a well-known event, but how many of us really like the idea of getting up at 6am on a Bank Holiday to trek off to the middle of a muddy field to sell our unwanted stuff? Hence the idea of the Garage Trail Sale.

To be part of the Garage Sale Trail, all you have to do is sign up (by 18th May) to get your name on the map, open up your garage door or set up a table in your front garden, and off you go. Further details are on page 92.

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Alvanley Cricket Club is once again holding its popular Beer Festival on the 11th & 12th May (p93) with a great selection of Ales, Ciders and Gins, plus live music and hot food available.

Stonyford Cottage Gardens and Nursery have several events coming up, take a look at their advert on p4 for details of Open Air Theatres, NGS Open Days and Plant Fair. Other local events are within the Community pages 92-96.

I’d also like to say a big thank you to local resident David Bone for providing us with another one of his brilliant short stories, ‘Royal Blood’ which is on pages 38-40, I’m sure that you will enjoy it as much as I have.

As usual, have a great month, Best Wishes,

Sarah x

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The Life List Gym Etiquette

According to the experts, we’re all living longer so it makes sense to stay healthy and keep in shape.

But it takes more than superfoods, mindfulness and Botox to always appear at your best. Before you rush off to your nearest leisure centre and play ‘hunt the parking space’, here are a few pointers for what not to do in the gym.

Avoid giving yourself a round of applause after using each exercise machine. Similarly, no highfiving yourself or doing the infamous Wimbledon fist-pump.

Don’t get the speed and gradient buttons mixed up on the treadmill; otherwise you’ll be walking very slowly up a mountain for 15 minutes. Also,

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resist holding a mobile conversation for your entire mechanised stroll.

Please refrain from wearing a baseball cap on the rowing machine, or shouting ‘ahoy’ to whoever’s on the machine next to you.

There’s no need to hum the music from Rocky as you lift the free weights.

Never assume that your sweat prevents the person using the cross-trainer after you from getting dry skin. Clean up your act.

However pooped you feel, halfway through your routine, don’t break for sandwiches and a flask of coffee.

One word for those without hair: headband. (Or maybe that’s just ‘band’.)

Never confuse the bench press with a trouser press. And while we’re on the topic, tiny shorts are for dancing in, not doing squat thrusts. No one needs to see that.

Lastly, don’t head straight to the café afterwards to replenish your carbs. Exercise isn’t a piece of cake.

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Short Story Paws for Comfort By Jackie Brewster “Are you Ian, the bellboy?” An elegant lady in a tweed cape strode into the hotel ballroom, startling Ian, who’d been busy admiring his hair from every angle in the mirrored walls.

Behind her another lady in an anorak, wrestling a nylon men’s suit carrier in her arms, struggled to keep up.

Ian nodded warily. He’d already carried one old lady’s luggage to the second floor and that seemed like quite enough work for one day.

“You’ll do perfectly,” she said, and turned to her companion.

“Dolly, don’t you think he has the look of a young Liberace?”

“Very handsome, Val,” the lady nodded emphatically.

Ian instinctively smoothed his hair.

“So that’s settled,” Val said.

“You’ll do it.”

“Do what?” Ian was alarmed. As a rule, he tried to do as little as possible.

“We’re holding a fashion show in the hall and our model has let us down.” She smiled demurely.

“I assume you have catwalk experience?”

“A bit.” Ian’s gran had once entered him into a beautiful baby contest, so he knew that the world of fashion was just waiting to discover him. He frowned. “I’ll have to ask my manager.”

“Don’t worry yourself about that,” Val said. “I’ve already cleared it with Mr Fulsome; he’s delighted with the arrangement.”

Ian was surprised to hear this

because the air between him and Mr Fulsome had been frosty ever since Ian had been caught taking selfies in the honeymoon suite Jacuzzi.

“What would I have to do?”

Ian asked.

“Imagine New York fashion week,” Val raised two manicured hands to set the scene, “and you’re the star of the show.”

Ian’s eyes lit up.

In a few excited taps of his phone Ian alerted the world to his big catwalk debut.

“Where’s my manners?” she laughed. “Let me introduce our designer, Dolly Cramp.”

“Right, let’s get you into your outfit.” Val clapped her hands.

“Dolly, hand over the suit.”

Dolly shuffled forward and awkwardly shook Ian’s hand, while trying not to lose control of the suit carrier.

“You want me to change here?” Ian asked; this was all happening very fast.

“You’re just perfect for my outfit.” She grinned as though unable to take her eyes off him.

Ian had seen fashion designers in magazines but none of them looked like Dolly Cramp. He hoped the grubby anorak she was wearing wasn’t one of her designs.

“The local TV station is here already,” Val added, “so you’ll get lots of exposure.”

“What?” Ian suddenly felt excited. “Where?”

Val pointed to the ballroom exit.

“Just through those doors.”

“Have I got time to let my friends know?” Ian pulled out his phone. Nothing was going to stop him announcing his big break in fashion.

“Be my guest!” Val cried. “Get it out on social media, and everyone will see you on the teatime news.”

“We’ve seen it all before,” Dolly grinned, offering him the bag, “haven’t we Val?” “Let’s turn our backs anyway, Dolly?” Val said. “Give the lad his dignity.”

Ian unzipped the bag, and a long brown garment of furry padded fabric came tumbling out.

“What’s this?” He thought there must be a mistake. “It looks like a onesie?”

“It’s the star of my Paws for Comfort range,” Dolly called over her shoulder. “Incredibly snuggly, and it makes the wearer look like a gerbil. Will you need a hand with the tail?”

Ian held up the costume in horror and wondered whether he could make a run for it while their backs were turned.

“And be quick,” Val added.

“The cameras are rolling just outside.”

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Ricotta Stuffed Pork Serves 4 Ready in 1 hour This is a great way to jazz up pork steaks for a midweek meal.

Serve with brown rice or creamy mashed potatoes on the side, if liked.

Place the pork steaks between two sheets of cling film or greaseproof paper and bash with a rolling pin until very thin.

• 4 thin-cut pork loin steaks

In a small bowl, mix the ricotta cheese with the chopped basil and lemon zest and season lightly with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

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• 1 tsp finely grated lemon zest • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Heat the oil and butter in a large non-stick frying pan over a medium heat. Fry the pork rolls for 4-5 minutes, turning once until browned all over. Pour in the stock and sherry or apple juice and simmer for 20-25 minutes until cooked through. Remove the pork rolls and keep warm. Add the green beans to the frying pan and cook for 5-6 minutes until just tender.

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Striking Sunflowers

by Pippa Greenwood

They’re bold, they’re brash, they’re larger than life and they’re gorgeous! Yes, sunflowers are one of the most stunning and impressive flowers you could have in your garden – and one of the easiest to grow too. If you get your skates on you can sow them this month and achieve a fantastic flowery display in just a few months’ time.

So which ones should you choose and how do you go about getting the best crop of flowers?

There are some fantastically fast-growing and potentially very tall varieties such as ‘Russian Giant’ and ‘Titan’.

The latter is exceptionally tall, reaching a potential height of up to 360cm or 12ft and having heads of anything up to 60cm (2ft) in diameter!

to about 60cm (2ft) and has rich yellow flowers with very dark centres, and looks great as a border edging. Another favourite is ‘Little Leo’ at just 45cm (18in), which makes lots of impact with golden yellow heads on multi-branching stems.

containers, that is also possible: ‘Pacino Colada’ is a compact variety growing to just 40cm (16in) and has 10cm (4in) wide golden-yellow flowers, making a wonderful plant for a colourful container on a sunny patio, sheltered balcony or in the flower beds.

Forget the idea that sunflowers are yellow and ring the changes – nowadays there are many other colours readily available. One of the richest shades I know is ‘Black Magic’, which has maroon flowers and is multibranching, reaching a height of about 180cm (6ft).

I’ve still got a fascination with tall sunflowers, and I’ve never met a child who doesn’t enjoy a sunflower competition. The really sturdy and tall varieties like ‘Russian Giant’ and ‘Giant Single’ are perfect for smaller gardeners, and as they reach heights of about 180cm (6ft) will soon dwarf them!

Grow yourself a few for cutting too, and you’ll have a vase or more full of flowers that would cost a fortune in the shops.

Many varieties are suitable, including the orangey-brown ‘Velvet Queen’, ‘Black Velvet’ and the bi-coloured ‘Magic Roundabout’ (great for those who suffer from hay fever as this variety is pollen-free).

Sunflowers make a cheap and cheerful addition to a garden boundary, adding splashes of colour to even the most dreary fence line or helping to mask the ugly appearance of a garage or decrepit garden shed. They’re a lot faster growing than Leylandii but these colourful beauties won’t get out of hand.

If space is limited, or you simply prefer you flowers lower to the ground, there are some delightful miniature or dwarf varieties available. The F1 variety ‘Little Dorrit’ grows call If you want some in email: helsby The seeds of sunflowers

can be sown right now – in fact you should get a good crop of blooms if you sow them anytime between March and May, depending on the weather and where you live. You can sow them straight into the soil or into pots of compost. I like to use RootTrainers as these encourage really welldeveloped and deep roots to develop, and make it easy to plant out the sunflowers with minimum root disturbance; see www.pippagreenwood. com/products/grow-greatcrops for more information.

As their name suggests, sunflowers love, indeed need, plenty of sunshine to thrive and put on their best possible show of blooms. The great

thing is that although many are pretty tall, each plant does not actually take up much space at ground level.

Slugs and snails love sunflowers and can literally eat them to the ground, especially if the weather is damp. I always grow sunflowers in small individual pots and then plant them out when they’re a few inches tall. It may sound like I’m pampering them, but it means they’re bigger and tougher and better able to resist attack. As an added precaution, put a ring of slugdeterring material around the base of each one – crushed shells, crushed eggshells, coco-shell or pine needles for instance.

If you’re growing sunflowers on anything other than a protected site, it may be necessary to give the taller varieties a bit of extra support in the form of a sturdy bamboo cane or slim stake, just in case the wind blows too strongly!

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For many of us in cities, towns and villages across the country, the month of May is not just about unpacking our summer clothes and dusting off the barbecue: it’s time to get out into the streets (or fields) for some serious partying – preferably with a painted face and flowers in our hair.

Today’s May Day events grew out of pre-Christian fertility celebrations such as the ancient Roman Floralia and Celtic Beltane festivals, and that’s why the first of May was a day when our pagan ancestors gathered green boughs and flowers to thank their gods for the season of new growth.

Here are just a few of the wild and wacky things you can do to welcome the sun back to our (normally) grey British skies.

The ‘Obby ‘Oss Festival, Padstow – 30th April to 1st May The ‘Obby ‘Oss event begins at midnight on April 30th with singing outside the Golden Lion Inn, and the revelling continues throughout the town until the early hours of the morning, when other residents raid gardens and fields for green branches to decorate the town’s lamp posts and drainpipes.

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Accompanied by music and dancing, this extraordinary creature is led through the streets by a club-wielding ‘Teaser’. You can watch a video of the event at padstowobbyoss. wordpress.com.

Jack in the Green Festival, Hastings – 4th to 7th May For the townsfolk of Hastings, the beginning of May means it’s time to paint your face green and tie some ivy leaves round your hat.

In the late 18th century servants and labourers living in this attractive south coast town celebrated May Day by parading in eye-catching costumes created from green garlands.

Although the town’s Jack-inthe-Green processions ceased around 1889, the tradition was reborn in 1983 when a group of Morris dancers decided to revive it. The festival promises “Morris dancing and traditional merriment, centering on the symbolic figure of Jack in the Green and culminating in a wild costumed parade – one of the most bizarre in Britain” (hastingsjitg.co.uk).

if you suffer from vertigo. The view is dizzying, and the incline is concave in shape, with a gradient of 1:1 in places.

That doesn’t stop the plucky residents of Brockworth in Gloucestershire – together with hundreds of spectators and contestants – taking part in the annual cheese-rolling race here. People come from all over the world to take part, with contestants from the United States, Australia, New Zealand and Nepal.

The idea behind this traditional event is to roll a 7-8 pound (3.17-3.63 kilogram) round of Double Gloucester cheese down the hill. Once the cheese is released, the competitors set out after it and the first person to reach the finish line wins the cheese. Visit cheese-rolling. co.uk to learn more about the race.

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Easy ways to cut down on waste and save some cash If you want to live a greener lifestyle, you’ll want to get the whole family on-board.

Children are often more inspired by videos than conversations, so it’s worth searching YouTube for short clips about plastic waste, climate change, recycling tips and so on. When everyone is feeling a bit more motivated, ask each member of the family to make some simple pledges, such as: • Saying no to plastic straws.

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• Only buying second-hand clothes, toys and so on for six months.

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making a list of meals for the week, and using that to do the shopping, can help to cut down on waste. Try to plan meals that use up any leftover ingredients. So, if you need half an onion for one recipe, for example, plan another meal to use up the other half.

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Could you make a pact with other parents to buy secondhand or eco-friendly birthday presents? You could club together to buy vouchers for a day out for example, or just pick up a toy or book from your local charity shop.

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Royal Blood Short Story by Frodsham resident David Bone Nigel watched as the thick warm liquid ran down his arm and dripped into the pure white enamel of the kitchen sink. The deep red colour of fresh blood faded into a pale pink as it diluted with the cold running water and the mixture gained speed as it formed a vortex before disappearing down the stainless steel plughole.

He shook his head and couldn’t believe he’d allowed it to happen yet again. After the last incident he’d ended up in the accident and emergency department of the local hospital, the duty doctor informed him that he’d been extremely lucky.

Although not particularly deep, the laceration had been millimetres away from the vein in his wrist, the outcome could so easily have been much worse. Patting the lesion dry he applied a small dressing to the wound and decided the situation he found himself in had become far too hazardous, he had to put a stop to it once and for all.

harm. Of course it didn’t happen every time they met but if he was honest, he had to admit the occurrences were affecting him just as much mentally as physically.

In the early years he was besotted by her beauty, she was young and easily manipulated but those qualities had urged him on, the moment he’d set eyes on her he knew she was different and although admiring her greatly he understood she had to be treated with the utmost respect. The instant they’d met, when he’d actually touched her at the garden party held within the local estate he just knew he had to have her; she was in the bloom of youth, beautiful and full of life.

to act decisively.

The whole thing would have to be meticulously planned for if Paula, his wife of ten years discovered what was happening the repercussions were too awful to contemplate. Although the weather was quite warm for the time of year he wore a long sleeved shirt for dinner that evening, he had to avoid the possibility of her seeing the wound and asking awkward questions.

Fortunately bedtime was not a problem, his constant snoring made it difficult for her to sleep and they had long ago decided on separate rooms. It was a convenient arrangement, their love life was still very much alive and they each had little signals to identify when they were in the mood, so to speak. He was certain that during the next few days any little signal would not be forthcoming as whilst putting border plants in the front garden the previous weekend Paula had pulled a muscle in her back.

Yet once again she’d drawn his blood; was it an accident?

As he watched the last of the water drain away he realised the question had been asked too many times. He’d put it down to an accident the last time it happened but after today’s incident he was Just because she was a Royal determined, he would have to The following morning he didn’t give her the right to get rid of her. The task would made breakfast and served abuse him, to cause him such be difficult, fraught with it on the wicker table in the distress and actual physical ise cal danger but the time had comelsbytohand@btinternet.com

conservatory. He watched as she finished her fruit then poured her yet another cup of tea; she absolutely loved tea and always said he made the best pot ever. Even after all their years together he still wasn’t sure if that was because she didn’t care to make it herself, or that he really did produce a fine brew.

As he cleared the breakfast dishes Paula announced that although her back was still quite tender, she was going into the village to collect some groceries. He saw her through the kitchen window; she pushed her bicycle along the freshly gravelled driveway before mounting the saddle and riding off down the country lane. He loved her so much and felt a pang of guilt as she disappeared, how could he hurt her so?

After putting away the breakfast dishes Nigel walked to his garden shed. The interior was kept spick and span, his tools had their own allotted space and where mounted on a piece of eight by four hardboard that was attached to the wall furthest from the door. The spade that had served him well over the years was standing against his workbench, exactly where he’d left it the previous day.

The blade shone as though it were brand new for he kept his tools in perfect condition.

Once he’d used them, even for the smallest of jobs he would

either lubricate them with an oily rag or spray them with an anti-rust aerosol. Picking up the spade he weighed it in his hand, he’d paid a lot of money for the implement but had been repaid many times with its use over the years.

The bottom of the garden was a good seventy five yards from the house and as he walked along the centrally flagged pathway he admired the lawn. He recalled how the spade he carried had cut perfectly through the worn areas allowing him to replace them with new pieces of turf, keeping the whole area in pristine condition. The harsh winters had also been a trial but even then the spade had not let him down as he toiled to clear the front driveway of snow.

He knew exactly where he would dig, the patch of land between the compost heap and the privet boundary of the garden was a place Paula rarely visited. She said the area was noxious, as it would always smell of rotting vegetables and fruit.

That, Nigel thought, was exactly how it did smell; it was after all, a compost heap! The ground was rather hard and unforgiving but he persevered, he had to for this was not the time to be overcome by fatigue or self doubt. This was something he knew in his heart just had to be done.

Saturday morning dawned and the routine went the same as most weekends. Paula rose early and took a shower, whilst she was drying her hair and putting on her makeup Nigel would shower then prepared breakfast. She left for her sister’s at ten thirty; the timing was perfect as he usually went down to the summerhouse at about eleven.

Just before the fateful hour he walked to his shed and studied the multitude of tools that faced him.

What would he use?

Something sharp, which would be quick and painless, or something blunt, that would crush and hurt? He’d never hated or even disliked her so decided on a tool that would be quick, causing as little pain as possible.

A five-inch knife rested on the workbench, the razor sharp blade glistened and curved to a needle-like point. The thought crossed his mind that the tool was exactly the same shape as that which she had inflicted his own wounds.

Picking up the blade he walked slowly from the shed towards the summerhouse.

His grip on the knife was firm and he felt perspiration forming in the palm of his hand.

She was there of course, standing in all her glory, as bold as brass. As he approached he caught a waft of her perfume on the slight

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breeze and for a split second faltered, he nearly changed his mind but then decided it really was now or never. Raising the knife he took careful aim and brought the blade down with devastating force, sinking it deep within the soft flesh.

The root of the bush was halved in an instant and he immediately pulled a large section away from the wooden framework. More blows rained down until all that was left was a small outcrop from the main root.

His whole body shook as he walked towards the trench he’d prepared and threw the bush into the depths. He worked furiously; the earth flew off the end of his shovel

eventually concealing the remnants of the plant. It took him less than ten minutes to complete the task but Nigel thought it more like an hour.

Returning to the summerhouse he looked on the remains of the once tall, majestic bush.

He knew he could manage it now, it was almost the same size it had been when he’d first purchased it from the estate a few seasons ago. The head gardener had described it to him as a quick grower with an enchanting perfume.

Enchanting it was, but it had completely taken over the entrance to the summerhouse, he couldn’t even prune it without snagging his skin on the razor sharp thorns.

As he turned towards the main house he felt a trickle of blood running down his wedding finger. Raising his hand he had to smile, even though he’d almost destroyed her she’d pierced his skin and drawn blood yet again.

He shrugged his shoulders, all was well and everything was once again under control. All he had to do now was explain to Paula why he’d practically destroyed the beautiful bush that had graced the entrance to their summerhouse.

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Insurance mis-selling scandal Furthermore, the Ombudsman has resulted in billions of ultimately has the power to pounds being repaid to enforce their decision if it customers by the banks and differs from that of the financial other large financial institutions. institution concerned.

But it’s not just PPI that can be Bank charges reclaimed from organisations Despite the banks winning a failing to follow stringent selling 2009 Supreme Court Ruling on guidelines designed to protect the fairness of their charges, the public. you may be able to reclaim So what other reclaims could bank charges that you believe you potentially make? From are unfair, particularly if you’re bank charges to student loan facing financial hardship. repayments, here are a few Being charged high fees when other reclaim opportunities you you’re experiencing financial might want to look into. difficulty can exacerbate an Packaged bank accounts already distressing situation.

Although packaged bank If you’re in this position and accounts are very useful in have exceeded a pre-arranged many cases, it’s possible that overdraft limit, or cheques the product may have been or direct debits have been mis-sold in a similar way to PPI. returned on your account, So what could constitute misyou can write to your bank selling in this instance? explaining the situation and requesting a refund.

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When properties were valued • The bank told you your credit in preparation for the new rating would improve if you Council Tax system, the opened this type of account. process became known as ‘second gear valuations.’ It was Whatever the reason, you can said that those given the task claim a refund of the fees, of valuation didn’t move out plus interest, from the bank.

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The Incas got it right. Up in the Andes, this was a great location for their capital, a remote plateau ringed by mountains and blessed by fertile valleys.

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Little is known about the early Killke settlers but the first Incas arrived in the 1200s, led by Manco Capac whose origins remain shrouded in legend.

The city reached its apogee from 1438 onwards when, after defeating the Chacas, Pachacuti came to power. Ninth ruler and ‘world shaker’, he transformed the Inca kingdom into one of the world’s greatest empires and rebuilt the capital with highways, irrigation channels, terraced gardens, ceremonial plaza with a goldcovered altar, magnificent Temple of the Sun and other major buildings near the Saphi stream, the mythical origins of Cusco.

their leader Francisco Pizarro as ‘very noble and great’ with palaces, regular streets and a temple studded with gold, ‘fabulous beyond belief’. The Incas attempted to regain control in 1536 but failed after a ten months siege. Now the time had come to build churches, convent, cathedral and more, using the old Inca walls as foundations. Earthquakes have often damaged the Spanish buildings but Inca walls survived and in 1983 Cusco became a Unesco site for its combined Inca and colonial heritage.

The Santo Domingo Convent and Church is a striking example, built originally on the sacred site of Coricancha and the most important Temple of the Sun. Today one can still sense the haunting presence of the Incas drifting along the pre-Hispanic walls. Other popular churches include La Merced and the Jesuits’, both famous for their Cusco Baroque style, while in the cathedral the Quechua builders, descendants of the Incas, made sure they left their mark. Guides will point out the suggestive phallic symbols, dear to the Incas, carved on the choir stalls but most surprising of all is the 18th That’s where the Spanish conquistadors entered the heart century painting of the Last of the city in 1533, described by b Supper. Forget bread and wine,to

here Jesus and the apostles are sharing Andean cheese, local fruit and a guinea pig, the traditional Peruvian dish.

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Deaf Awareness Week, 14th to 20th May

According to the charity Action on Hearing Loss (AOHL), in the UK 11 million of us (1 in 6) have hearing loss. Of that 11 million, 900,000 have severe or profound hearing loss.

That’s why Deaf Awareness Week, organised by the UK Council on Deafness and backed by many hearing loss organisations, is so vital.

Why We Need to be More Aware Hearing loss can cause social withdrawal, loneliness and depression, and it increases dementia risk by up to five times. AOHL’s research found that 70% of people with hearing loss feel it sometimes prevents them from fulfilling their potential at work and 60% of business leaders don’t feel they get enough support to help employees with hearing loss.

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and are free on the NHS. Using them reduces that increased dementia risk and can help sufferers of tinnitus, a condition that can also cause

That’s why it’s important to seek help (and urge others to do so) when hearing problems occur, and to do everything we can to make life easier for those with hearing loss.

Making Life Easier for People with Hearing Loss Hearing aids are great, but they don’t recreate perfect hearing, so these tips are useful whether your listener has a hearing aid or not.

• Ask them how they prefer to communicate They may use lip reading, a sign language such as British Sign Language (BSL) or a mixture of both.

this background noise. 9 out of 10 respondents in AOHL’s Speak Easy survey said background noise was the biggest problem they face when eating out.

Whether you’re looking for a restaurant or meeting venue, try to find a quiet location with soft floor coverings, wellinsulated from outside noise.

• Make sure they know you’re talking to them We’re used to saying people’s names to get their attention, calling to someone over our shoulder and not always looking at them as we speak – particularly if we’re drawing their attention to something we’re looking at or working on. But if someone has hearing loss, you need to get their attention first by making eye contact, waving, or touching them on the shoulder (from the front or side). Again, it’s good to ask what their preference is. They may respond better to their name spoken clearly than a random word.

• Make lip reading easier for them Lip reading can assist people with hearing problems, no matter what other strategies they use to communicate.

Make it easier for them by: > Facing them when you’re talking. This also helps them interpret your facial expressions and visual cues. > Trying not to cover your mouth orrchew when

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you’re talking. > Speaking clearly but naturally at a normal pace and volume.

Overexaggerating your mouth movements hinders rather than helps others to read your lips, and shouting can overwhelm a sensitive hearing aid. > Avoiding standing somewhere that’s shadowy or overly-bright.

• Use body language Gestures and pointing can help, so even if you don’t know any signs, don’t let that stop you from gesturing to indicate directions and intentions. For instance, miming drinking and raising an eyebrow at someone is a universally recognised way to ask them if they want a drink.

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situation We’re all guilty of interrupting and talking over each other to some degree, but if one of the group is hard of hearing, that makes things even more difficult for them. Try to take turns talking. It’s even more helpful if you raise your hand to indicate that you’re about to speak.

• Remember that a picture can paint a thousand words (and subtitles help, too) If you’re giving a talk or delivering training, diagrams, pictures and video (with subtitles) can all help to explain and elaborate what you’re saying, and visual stimulus helps to attract attention and aid our learning whether we’re hard of hearing or not.

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Think of other ways to get the message across, even if that means writing it on a piece of paper (or tapping it out on your phone or computer screen).

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in half, perhaps in a ritual to prevent someone else from wearing it.

Crowns made of precious metals and stones to indicate royalty began as ceremonial wreaths in Greek and Roman times, or possibly earlier. The word ‘crown’ comes from the Latin ‘corona’ meaning wreath.

There is no doubt that antique jewellery has a fascination like no other.

Worn close to the skin and often commissioned for an individual, it exudes an aura of its original wearer from across the centuries.

Alexander the Great is said to have established the crown as a symbol of royalty in 356323BC. Over the centuries, crowns continued to become heavier, more elaborate and bejewelled, forming a key part of the monarch’s coronation ceremony.

Walking around the Victoria and Albert Museum’s jewellery section is a kleptomaniac’s paradise. On display in a darkened hall, gold and precious jewels from civilisations past are illuminated like the treasures of Aladdin’s Cave.

Originally, stones such as diamonds or rubies weren’t faceted but would simply be polished – a style known as cabochon. It wasn’t until the Renaissance that the skill of cutting stones developed.

These sparkling gems were at their most spectacular seen in the glow of candlelight.

In early times, jewellery was often worn in the form of amulets for power or protection against evil, and as a status symbol. Gold jewellery was buried with the dead as payment for their passage into the afterlife and to ensure the person’s continued importance.

During the medieval era, jewellery was very much about status and religion. Royalty and nobility wore gold, silver and precious metals while lower ranks would wear jewellery made of pewter or copper set with semi-precious stones and translucent enamel.

metals and enamel.

The 17th century heralded increased importation of a variety of gems. As a result, a wider range of coloured stones such as citrine and pink topaz began to make an appearance.

Jewellery was often tailored to the individual and included the use of cameos and miniature portraits of the wearer or their loved one.

The Victorians were as ostentatious in their jewellery as they were with all other forms of ornamentation, favouring flowers and birds which reflected their interest in the natural world and tied in with their ‘language of flowers’ symbolism. Jewellery became largely worn by women, whereas in previous centuries men had frequently worn it too.

Although today’s jewellery makers still use ancient techniques in metalwork and stone setting, contemporary designers are reinventing the way we see and wear jewellery.

Prague-based Janja Prokic designs symbolic fairy-tale jewellery that links directly back to the wearer. She often uses pearls to represent womanhood and says: “As they become polished by contact with human skin, each appears to absorb nutrients from the skin. The result is that this gives them a particular glow peculiar to the wearer.”

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Curl up with a book Make the most of the longer evenings by curling up with one of this month’s top reads.

Only Child – Rhiannon Navin Seven year old Zach Taylor’s world changes forever when his brother is killed in a mass shooting. As his parents struggle to cope with their grief, Zach finds his own ways of dealing with his loss. A beautiful story that is as much about forgiveness and family as it is about loss. We can’t guarantee you won’t cry, but you certainly won’t forget Only Child in a hurry.

The End of Loneliness – Benedict Wells Jules is sent to boarding school with his siblings following the death of his parents. As his brother and sister drift away, Jules finds solace in a classmate, Alva. Spanning 40 years of loneliness, disconnection and disjointed memories, this novel touches on many themes, from dementia to grief, via hope, love and friendship. Quietly brilliant, The End of Loneliness was awarded the European Prize for Literature in 2016 and has recently been translated from German to English.

The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle – Stuart Turton Groundhog Day meets Agatha Christie meets Quantum Leap in this tightly plotted debut novel. A man wakes up in the forest with no memory of who he is or how he got there. He soon finds out that he needs to solve a murder, and will keep reliving the day over and over again until he does so.

Very clever, highly original and a real page turner to boot, The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle deserves to rocket up the bestseller charts.

The Sealwoman’s Gift – Sally Magnusson Historical fiction at its finest, The Sealwoman’s Gift is based on the true story of The Radleys – Matt Haig Ásta and her family, who were Rowan Radley has no idea kidnapped by pirates in Iceland why he feels so lethargic all The Witchfinder’s Sister in 1627. Along with hundreds the time, is sensitive to light – Beth Underdown of other Europeans, Ásta was and suffers from insomnia.

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Home & Interiors Make The Most Of A Small Bathroom to avoid an overly clinical feel – think timber shelving, wicker baskets, waffle towels and linen blinds, for example.

Even a tiny bathroom can function brilliantly and look gorgeous. Our top ten tricks of the trade will help you make the most of your space. After all, size isn’t everything.

The perfect bathroom – whether it’s a shared family affair or an en suite shower and WC – is a great blend of comfort, good looks and functional efficiency. The good news is that all these can be achieved even in a small space and, with some clever thinking, it is even possible to trick the eye into thinking that the room is actually larger than it really is.

2 Fit excellent storage Nothing makes a room feel small as much as too much clutter. The simple answer is to minimise what you keep in your bathroom and then find clever spaces to store it. Cupboards do take up valuable floor space but, because cleaning products and toiletries are pretty small, slimline storage will suffice.

If renovating, you can build false walls to conceal pipework and set cupboards or niches within them; otherwise, look for anywhere that storage could be added, from above the door to below the basin, even behind the bath panel or a rack inside the shower.

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fittings on the market designed for small bathrooms that don’t compromise on looks or function, including shortprojection WCs, shower-baths, thin-but-tall towel rails and ultra-slim basins. For awkward spaces, look for corner showers, basins and even WCs. Wall or mixer taps create room on a small basin, and check that it has space for soap – you might need to add a wallmounted dispenser.

5 Raise it off the floor Even without using smallerthan-average or ingeniously shaped fittings, it is possible to make a bathroom appear more spacious than it really is by installing wall-mounted pieces.

Not only do they look modern and sophisticated, but they also show off the floor space beneath, and the more floor you can see, the bigger the room appears.

Lighting is vital Try to create a suitably bright and breezy bathroom lighting scheme that meets all your requirements, from putting 3 Make the most of natural on make-up to reading in the light bath. Avoid lights that dangle Enhance the space by getting or protrude too much, as they the most light possible through will interrupt the impression of 1 Choose subtle colours the windows – make sure smooth-flowing space; instead, Maintaining a pale, neutral choose recessed spotlights, or colour palette will automatically nothing on the sills is blocking it, and that window treatments neat directional lights mounted open up a small bathroom, do not cover any part of the on a slender track. As a hidden giving it a clean, sophisticated, glass. Then bounce the light light source you could fit LED contemporary feel. If you can’t around the room by using strips beneath wall units, live without colour, watery mirrors and glossy tiles. with a baffle board in front to blues and greens have a cool, avoid glare, and don’t forget clear quality that help the room 4 Select fittings wisely feel light and airy. Add texture cal There are plenty of bathroom elsb an illuminated mirror. Bear in

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7 Two-in-one is best Never have two pieces of furniture when you can have just one – multifunction is the way to go. Choose towel radiators, storage seats, mirrored cabinets and basins with cupboards beneath, for example.

8 Consider underfloor heating Getting rid of your radiator can potentially free up a valuable amount of floor space and, if you are renovating your bathroom, installing underfloor heating is relatively easy and inexpensive, using either loose wiring or mats.

9 Employ visual tricks It may seem counter-intuitive, but large-format tiles (wall or

floor) can work better in compact bathrooms than smaller tiles, which may appear fussy. With fewer grout lines, large tiles look sleek and are also easier to maintain.

10 Assess your window options Curtains in a bathroom make a pleasant change to the hard surfaces elsewhere, but in a small room it is best to avoid anything too flouncy. Floaty sheers in simple gathers are better than dark, heavy fabrics – a flat panel of muslin threaded onto a pole or wire across the bottom half of the window could work well.

Alternatively, try a neat Roman or roller blind, waterproof louvre shutters or simple frosted glass.

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And increasingly, technology can give her a helping hand.

One of the most important summer tasks is to keep everything hydrated, which isn’t always possible if you’re spending time away. Enter the Hozelock 20 Pot Watering Kit, a watering kit for up to 20 pots courtesy of an electronic timer. It’ll water patio pots or greenhouse plants, baskets or borders, and it’s 90% more efficient than a spray or sprinkler. That’s important when your water costs money.

If that isn’t high-tech enough, the same firm offers a Cloud Connection Kit that enables you to control your watering system – whether it’s a single sprinkler or a 20-pot pourer – from your phone, and it works from anywhere you can get a data connection. It’s expensive (around £88) but if you’ve valuable plants it might be a wise investment.

Technology can also help with more furry threats.

An ultrasonic cat repeller has a motion detector so it only works when needed, and it uses ultrasonic sound that annoys cats but not people.

It also works with other visitors: squirrels, foxes and even some insects. Ex xpectt to pay £25 for two.

£2,500 or more two years ago is now around £550. For example the £549 (on special offer) Worx Landroid is smartphone-controlled, suitable for lawns of up to 450 square metres and can cope with gradients of up to 19 degrees. If someone could also invent a robot to pick up after the dog we’d be delighted.

Cordless mowers have been getting cheaper and better too. Flymo’s Mighti Mo has a whopping 40V 2Ah Li-ion battery and at £189 it’s comparable with good quality corded or petrolpowered models. It should cope with up to 250 square metres before needing a recharge.

The same kind of power is now available in chainsaws too, such as the Greenworks 40V cordless chainsaw. For £179 it offers a 12” cutting area and promises ‘ferocious’ performance – and despite the battery pack it weighs a very reasonable 3.4kg. There’s a larger sixteen-inch version on Amazon for £139, but you’ll need to buy the battery and charger separately.

Advances in battery technology and power management means that pretty much anything that used to need a cable doesn’t any more, which is great news for those of us prone to accidentally cutting through live electrical cables.

It’s particularly handy for tools such as hedge trimmers and branch loppers (or ‘jawsaws’ as they’re sometimes called), as those jobs tend to be at the very edges of your property – usually as far awa ay from your power point as you can get.

Just ma ake sure you remember to charge them in advance: sadly it takes a lot longer to charge th he battery for a chainsaw than it does to charge your phone, and the last thing you want is a power tool that runs out of power just when you need it most.

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Infiniti QX50

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What is it Launched in the UK less than 10 years ago, Japanese luxury brand Infiniti is still attempting to establish itself as an alternative to the German trio and struggling to top 3,500 sales a year.

The firm’s latest attempt to change that is a mid-size SUV to tempt buyers away from the BMW X3 or Audi Q5. With smart technology, a distinctive design and a clever new engine, Infiniti is hoping the QX50 will rapidly become the brand’s best-selling car.

What’s new The QX50 debuts a number of world-first gadgets. These include dynamic noisecancelling technology in the engine, seats designed in conjunction with NASA, and a petrol engine that promises sports performance with the economy of a diesel.

What’s it like to drive The engine generates impressive performance, hitting 60mph in 6.3 seconds – two seconds faster than the equivalent BMW – and gives a top speed of 143mph.

Much of the noise it makes is synthetically generated, teetering on the edge of deeply satisfying and incredibly annoying. There’s also a CVT automatic gearbox, which becomes very audible at higher revs.

Although Infiniti’s drive-bywire steering allows the car to do clever things – like independently steer individual wheels, hundreds of time a second – it lacks feel, particularly at slow speeds.

Whether that’ll bother the average buyer remains to be seen.

The QX50’s new chassis and ground-up design has certainly resulted in a quiet and comfortable ride, and a dynamic noise-cancelling engine mount, which stops noise entering the cabin, means it’s calm inside too.

motorbike hidden in front of an HGV. How does it look The QX50 has a welcome and genuinely different design, and the quite hard-on-the-eye look of Infiniti SUVs of past has been toned down.

What’s it like inside Inside is where the QX50 really shines. Hand-stitched leather panels, alcantara and a swooping dash give it a luxury feel, and it’s far better packaged than early Infiniti models.

What’s the spec like The QX50 is slated to arrive either late this year or very early in 2019, so as such Infiniti is remaining tight lipped about specification and pricing.

Executives did tell us that it would undercut BMW and Audi rivals and it’s likely much of the new technology will be included as standard.

erdict Infiniti believes the QX50 is the best car it has ever made – and we’d find it hard to argue with them. The clever new VCTurbo engine is impressive, the ride quality and interior finish Hit the car’s ProPilot button excellent and we even like the and it’ll steer for you (but looks. Quite how Brits will react you’ll need to keep a hand on to a petrol-powered SUV with the wheel), speeding up and The 2.0-litre engine produces no diesel option remains to be slowing down with traffic. The 268bhp and 380Nm of torque, seen, though, and its success whereas a petrol-powered Forward Collision Warning system uses radar to spot traffic will hinge on just how much it BMW X3 20i offers 184bhp and undercuts established rivals slowing down and Infiniti says 290Nm – thus apparently giving the QX50 the upper hand. He sbyit can even detect a slowing ng to from the German brands.

What’s under the bonnet That clever new VC-Turbo engine is a world-first variable compression ratio engine, offering the power of a 2.0-litre turbo petrol with the torque and efficiency of a four-cylinder diesel. Currently there are no plans to offer a diesel engine.

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Helsby Garage Sale Trail Helsby is hosting its first community-wide Garage Sale Trail to help raise money for the extremely popular annual HoHoHelsby Christmas event.

The event will take place on Spring Bank Holiday Monday - 28th May 2018 between 09:00 - 14:00.

The Garage Sale Trail gives the residents of Helsby the opportunity to have a good clear out before summer comes, and to sell their unwanted things from the comfort of their own homes. If you live in Helsby and have a garage or attic full of things that are no longer needed but are too good to throw away, sign up for the Garage Sale Trail (fee payable) before 18th May 2018, price up your items and open up the garage door on the day of the sale. If you haven’t got a garage then you can set up a table (or two, we won’t be counting) outside your front door.

If you are a bargain hunter come along on the day, pick up a map from one of the locations noted on our website, and enjoy a lovely wander around the village searching for bargains.

Refreshments will also be available on the day at selected locations.

To sign up to be part of the event and for further information please visit the Helsby Garage Sale website at https: helsbygaragesale.weebly.com or contact Kate Sillitoe 07749 617321

Community Events deadline is 15th May for the June edition Community Events kindly sponsored by YOUR

MOVE Andrew Hayes

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SPRING PLANT FAIR

SATURDAY 26th MAY, 2pm to 5pm at rodsham ethodist Church ingsley oad rodsham pruce up your garden ith young plants and cu ngs from our pring lant air nd en oy tea coffee and a range of tasty ca es in the uiet arden or sit in the shade in the church hall. roceeds from the fair ill be donated to our church charity the imbuta ural e elopment rogramme in ganda and our church funds.

T at . pm and pm oin us for a tutored or shop to create your o n hanging bas et ll materials are pro ided in the charge of per person. ust places a ailable per session so reser e a place in ad ance by emailing plan air frodshammethodist.org

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The Rotary Club of Frodsham and Helsby is launching Rotary Challenge 2018; it is a scheme designed to offer individuals and groups within Frodsham, Helsby and the surrounding area the opportunity to apply for funds to support a specific project or activity.

The Club has a long history of being active and supportive in the local community and decided to trial this scheme as a way of furthering this support.

In the application process, the applicant(s) will need to demonstrate that there is a benefit to them and or the local community, which is derived from the activity or project for which funds are being sought. However, the application cannot be part of on-going funding for a project.

Closing date for applications is 31st May 2018. Applicants under the age of 18 will require parental consent. Presentation of cheques to successful applicants will be on 14th June 2018.

For further details regarding the application process and to download an application form, please go to http: www.frodshamhelsbyrotary.org.uk Application forms are also available from Ian Tickle Estate Agents, 108 Main Street, Frodsham.

Contact grants@fhrotary.org.uk with any questions or queries regarding the application process.

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Frodsham Community Association

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21st May Gallery 1 Castle Park Arts Centre 2pm - 3.45pm Admission £3.00 (Includes Refreshments) EX HIGH STREET FASHION AT 50% OR MORE OFF *Brands subject to availability

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Manley Parish Village Field Tickets available on the gate or Email: manleymusicfestival@gmail.com Local Bands & Musicians performing a variety of styles of music Market Stalls - Food Stands - Children’s Storytelling Tent Annual Local Schools’ Football Tournament & much more!

Organised primarily by Manley Village School PTA & the Churches PCC raising funds for Alvanley School, Manley Pre-school, the Tennis Club, Village Hall & Social Club.

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Marshes Community Bene t Fund reveals the successful projects from the third round of applications for funding.

A diverse range of community projects have been awarded just over £71,000 in the third round of awards since the Marshes Community Bene t Fund was established.

The Marshes Community Benefit Fund (MCBF) Panel reveals the projects which have been awarded funding from the annual 120,000 community payments made by Frodsham Windfarm Limited.

The application process attracted a lot of interest with seventeen applications, totalling just over 216,000 competing for a total of 72,000 of funding available in this round. The independent Panel of local residents agreed to award 71,451 to seven projects which in the views of the Panel best met the requirements and objectives of the Community Benefit Fund.

The successful applicants are: • Helsby High School were awarded 35,000 towards the development of community netball courts which will also be available for other uses.

• Hornsmill Pre-School in Helsby receive 20,000 for a footpath to improve pedestrian access from the A56 Chester Road, taking pressure off parking requirements at the school and surrounding areas.

• Alvanley Cricket Club will receive partial funding of 10,000 towards new practice nets.

• Radiate Arts, a CIC, were awarded 1,269 for table top easels and an Ipad for delivering their ‘Feel Great...Create’ art projects campaign involving primary school pupils and care homes for the elderly in the Fund area.

• Helsby Community Association were awarded 2,100 for improvements to the disabled toilets at the Community Centre & Library.

• Frodsham Volleyball Club were awarded a further 1,129 to develop a 6-a-side team • Frodsham Players, a local theatre group, 1,953 will receive for new LED lighting.

Dianne Walker (Panel Chairman) explained that Panel members thought the standard of applications was high and it was a diificult choice. However, the Panel feels that the projects awarded funding will significantly benefit the residents in the areas surrounding the Frodsham Wind Farm.

The Panel members will be monitoring the projects as they develop to ensure they meet the objectives set out in the signed agreements.

The small remainder of the funds available in this round, but not allocated to projects, will be carried forward in reserves.

Projects that were not awarded funding in this round have also been notified. Eligible schemes that were unsuccessful in this round may reapply for future rounds.

Dianne Walker also commented that the First round projects from 2017 are now reaching completion with photographs and reports on their progress available on the Marshes Community Benefit Fund website, Twitter and Facebook page.

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Funeral Directors Pest Control DT Turner 56 Target One Pest Solutions 28 Laurence Jones 81 Pet Care / For Sale Furniture / Kitchen / Bathroom / Beds Chester Animal Nanny 8 A-Design Kitchen & Bathrooms 77 Early Paws Dog Boarding & Grooming 63 A-Z Blinds & Shutters 61 Grooming Tails Dog Spa 36 Curtains of Frodsham 52 Plumbing & Heating Inspired Bathrooms & Wetrooms 45 Gasmarc 22 Kingsley Carpets - Beds 52 Indigo Heating, Plumbing & Gas 73 Land of Beds 9 KDE Ltd 100 Matt Finish 64 LPW Plumbing Services - 24 HR 68 NYK Kitchen, Bedroom, Mirror Doors 85 M.Bunting Plumbing & Heating 34 Panda Blinds 8 Trinergy 88 Unique Design Kitchen & Bathroom 27 The Gas Store 31 Garage Doors Woodhouse Plumbing & Electrical 37 Pennine Garage Doors 36 Removal Service / Storage Gardening / Paddock Care Cheshire County Removals / Storage 1 Andy’s Garden Care 80 Hatchmere Storage 6 DC Gardens 8 H & L Self Storage 57 Frodsham Gardens 40 Man & Van 18 Frodsham Tree Solutions 71 Restaurants / Pub / Hotel / Café Hatchmere Paddock Care 6 Best Western Forest Hills 25 Hazelwood Landscapes 58 Stonyford Cottage Gardens Tea Room 4 Hillside Garden and Tree 24 The Dunham Arms 6 MB Gardening Services 42 Roofing Premier Gardening Services 21 All-Mighty Roofing 41 Premier Professional Lawn Care 35 Altitude Roofing 30 Stonyford Cottage Gardens 4 JNF Roofing 49 The Picture Garden 72 P Turner Roofing 22 WOW - Design 36 Total Roofline Solutions 42 Soltions Gift Shop / Interior Designs Sewing Alterations, lessons, haberdashery Candles Plus 17 Elizabeth Arnold 58 Groundworks / Excavation Solicitors Ian Barclay Excavations 54 Rowlinsons 19 Hairdressing / Barber Sport & Leisure Concept Hair Salon 30 Alvanley Cricket Club Beer Festival 93 Headlines 22 Brio - Frodsham Leisure Centre 13 Little Jay Hairdresser 32 Helsby Community Sports Club 69 Health / Care / Therapy Helsby Golf Club 43 Chatty Therapy 10 Kathryn Smith School of Dance 12 Dr. Maria Katsarou - Therapy 16 Nordic Walking 24 Frodsham Chiropody/Podiatry Clinic 82 Slimming World 10 Independent Nursing Care 22 Tiling Jewellers CB Tiling 68 Les Harris 2 Taxis MP Frodsham and District Taxis 99 Mike Amesbury MP 12 Turners Travel 58 Odd Jobs / Property repairs Windows/Conservatories/Canopies Cheshire Handyman 88 Fairview Windows 74-75 Frodsham Handyman 56 Kelsall Windows 50 James Gribbin 72 JL Moston - Maintenance & Joinery 68 Odd Jobs - John 60 Advertising deadline is Paul Armitstead 28 The DIY Man 78 18th May for the June edition Total Home Solutions 42 Painter & Decorator (Community Events 15th May) Mike Hopkins 46 Roy Lamb 86 Steven Bishop 80

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