October 2017

Issue 150 - October 2017

The voice for local business

and Frodsham at your fingertips!

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Hello and welcome to the October edition...

This month Woodhouse Plumbing, Heating & Electrical Ltd are celebrating 10 years in business. You can read all about their success story and how much the business has expanded on the centre pages. Congratulations Rory and Team, we are looking forward to the party!

The next Mental Health First Aid course is going to be on the 27th and 28th January at Beehive Healthcare Chester, see page 43. If you would like to attend don’t delay in booking because the last one sold out quickly!

Thank you to Helsby High School student Sarah Hastings for writing a frank and informative article for us about revision tips, p20-21. A must read for anyone starting their GCSE or A Level years; get ahead of the game with a revision plan.

KDE Ltd welcome a new member to their team, Alex Higgins who is the new Customer Experience Manager. You can read more about Alex’s role on pages 26-27.

Calling all bakers - you are invited to take part in the Great Frodsham Bake-Off! There are five categories to enter, including Youth Bake for under 18’s. Take a look at the Community pages for full details and of course many other local events and news.

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IS 18TH OCT (COMMUNITY EVENTS 15TH)

Have a fun filled month.

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Ingredients: • • • • • • • • •

350g tagliatelle 1tbsp olive oil 4 flash-fry steaks (each about 125g), cut into thin strips 1 large onion, peeled and thinly sliced 1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed 1 large red pepper, deseeded and thinly sliced 300ml carton half-fat crème fraiche 2tsp coarsely ground black pepper 1-2 tbsp freshly chopped flat-leaf parsley

Bring a large pan of lightly salted water to the boil. Add the tagliatelle and cook for 8-10 minutes or according to the packet instructions.

Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large frying pan and stir-fry the steak strips over a very high heat until browned.

Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.

Add the onion and garlic to the pan and fry for 3-4 minutes until golden then add the pepper slices and cook for a further 2-3 minutes. Return the steak strips and any meat juices to the pan and stir in the crème fraiche and ground black pepper.

Heat through gently.

Stir in the parsley and adjust the seasoning to taste. Drain the tagliatelle Add a spoonful of wholegrain and divide between four warmed shallow mustard with the crème fraiche pasta bowls. Spoon the steak mixture on for an extra piquant flavour or top and garnish with a little more freshly try a splash of Worcestershire ground black pepper.

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Short Story The Vengeful Goat “There’s a light ahead!” Dale gasped, climbing over the stile.

“It must be the Inn.”

sound. It was like something being dragged behind him.

“Get out the way.” Graham gave the young man a shove.

“I need to see for myself.”

“Halt!” Graham barked. “I heard something.”

It was like peering through closed lids. Night had fallen, and a thick mist clung to the moor. Even if Dale hadn’t lost his compass, it would be no use to them now.

The two men stopped. There was silence, as though the mist had stolen their ears as well as their eyes.

Not that Graham was ready to forgive Dale. It was just his luck to be paired up on this team building exercise with the most incompetent member of staff. His other colleagues would be cosied up in the bar by now, while he was lost on the moor with the village idiot.

“Footsteps,” Graham frowned, “but it’s gone now.”

“Sir, it’s there,” Dale insisted, “less than a mile away, I reckon.”

The mist parted and a faint light flickered. Finally, their destination was in sight – The Vengeful Goat Inn. “We’ll be there in twenty minutes,” Dale said, “as long as we stick to the path.”

“Let’s not delay,” Graham said firmly. “You go in front, and I’ll bring up the rear.” If there were any treacherous bogs, thought Graham, at least Dale will stumble into them first.

“What did it sound like?” Dale asked.

“Let’s hope it’s not that crazy ghost goat,” Dale laughed.

“Enough, Dale!” Graham said crossly. He had no time for superstitious nonsense, and didn’t care to be reminded about the stupid ghost story the inn keeper had told them over supper last night. “Any more talk of ghosts and you’ll have a written warning on your desk come Monday morning.”

“Sorry, sir,” Dale muttered.

Graham might have known the legend would affect someone as gullible as Dale. The locals claimed a vengeful goat haunted the moors, preying on travellers. It was nonsense of course, but just the sort of thing to spook a daft lad.

“Let’s crack on,” Graham said firmly.

Graham grew anxious. Sweat prickled his scalp. The faster they walked, the greater the urgency of the creature that shambled after them.

He dared not look over his shoulder, and regretted insisting Dale go first. The boy was expendable; Graham had to save himself.

The mist parted, revealing the creaking sign of the inn.

Sanctuary was seconds away.

He pushed passed Dale and broke into a sprint. The cloven clattering behind him grew louder. He reached the doorway and threw himself through it.

“Bar the door, the goat’s right behind me!” he shrieked to the barman. But too late, the creature snatched at his ankle, sending him sprawling. “It’s got me!” he cried, closing his eyes.

There was stunned silence, followed by laughter. Graham felt Dale helping him to his feet.

“Something’s got you!” Dale

laughed. “You said I’d lost The footpath was flinty and As soon as they began to it, but you’ve been trailing it narrow, but a welcome move, Graham heard the behind you.” And Graham saw relief from the soft uneven stumbling footsteps again. his beast was just the cord moorland. The cold had crept It was like something with a attached to his compass. It into Graham’s joints and his monstrous limp dragging its had been tangled around his feet were numb. His wheezing feet. boot all along. breath punctuated every

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Keeping Your Pets Safe This Bonfire Night Bonfire Night can be a frightening and anxious time for pets, and it’s important to spare a thought for their safety. Keeping them safe and feeling secure is paramount during this time, so what can you do to help your pet deal with the sights and sounds of Fireworks Night?

Calming tablets Your vet will be able to recommend various types of calming tablet that gently reduce anxiety and the trauma

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often suffered on Bonfire Night. Flashing lights and loud noises create fear, which can sometimes lead to aggression in a normally nonaggressive dog.

‘Noise’ CDs These are CDs that play noises similar to those heard on Bonfire Night, and can gently acclimatise your pet to the unusual sounds. Played at a low level during late October and early November, it can help your pet to cope better on the night.

Blocking out the noise Make sure you draw your curtains and turn up the volume on the TV or radio to drown out the sound of

fireworks. Close your doors and windows, not forgetting the cat flap if you have one.

A safe den Provide a ‘den’ where your pet will feel more secure, giving them their comfort blanket or toy, or even an old piece of your clothing to help ease the anxiety.

Keeping your pet indoors will ensure their safety, but if you do need to take them outside make sure they are wearing a collar and tag. www.bluecross.org.uk/petadvice/fireworks-and-pets www.thekennelclub.org. uk/our-resources/kennel-clubcampaigns/fireworks

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Enjoy the challenge...

Best A-level results in Cheshire*

Girls thrive at The Queen’s School because we value them as individuals, inspiring, supporting and challenging them to excel.

Come along to our Open Morning to find out more. Take a tour led by one of the girls and meet our highly qualified team, including Mrs Lyndsay Hilton-Lang who will take the helm from January 2018.

Senior School Open Morning: Saturday 14 October 9.30am–12.30pm Sixth Form Open Evening: Thursday 19 October 6.30pm–8.30pm *The Times and Telegraph A-level league tables August 2017.

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By Sarah Hastings (Year 12 Helsby High School Student)

I wish I had known the amount of stress and anxiety involved prior to sitting my GCSE’Ss. Not only this, I wish I had known the most important thing; how to deal with this in order for achieving success and to relieve some of the pressure that I and thousands of other students were facing across the UK. My own personal ambition and work ethic led me to my success and my results displayed this balance between revision, work, and study but also free time and social life. All you need is a little guidance to discover what technique suits you best to encourage and motivate you so you can develop the skills/content you need for your exams.

The best way I found is to recall all the subjects’ syllabus’ inside and out to ensure that I went into that exam full of the knowledge I needed but also the 20

confidence in specialised areas which were required.

A massive lifesaver was past examination papers especially for the sciences (having taken triple). These highlighted any areas needed of improvement but also how to apply my knowledge and revision to questions which were testing me for specific answers according to the mark scheme. It also helped me organise time management as well as being efficient and precise in my answers.

Another huge tip would be to start revising from the beginning of the year making notes which will also help with mocks or end of unit tests. This helped me to consolidate my knowledge, repeat my information and also highlight any topics which I struggled with hence extra work and revision I needed to do. This might mean revisiting areas very frequently and perhaps ending up with 3-4 pages of

the same notes. At the end of every session I completed I made sure I was verbally tested by my family so I definitely knew I had learnt the information I needed.

Another massive motivator and encouragement to get up every morning and study all day long, was by watching results day videos on YouTube. Honestly I cannot recommend these enough.

Having listened to strangers opening high grades on their results day made me feel uplifted and made me want to strive to aim for A’s and B’s. It made me relate to them so I was reassured that I was not the only one facing this difficulty and stress of exam life!

As well as posters and flashcards to enforce dates, formulae or quotes I found that a good variety of stationary and colour helped to motivate me too. This would also help massively for people with photographic

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memories (unlike me!).

Analysing is a technique that is also worth perfecting especially in English and History. Analysing sources is part of revision which allows putting knowledge to paper and also personal perspective. This helped me enormously in these types of subjects then I could self mark my answers (with/ without sources) against online exam board mark schemes or equally by my teachers at school. In addition subjects such as Art (which I took) involved a lot of course

work and deadlines, meaning I needed to be organised made my life a lot easier to complete work on time and be punctual.

One thing that reassured me and calmed me on the night of an exam was to go through the exam board papers that I would be sitting the following day.

Going through question types, techniques I needed to use, timings and also the number

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As much of a cliché as it sounds, keep calm, work your hardest, stay confident, with a positive mind set! Only you know your capabilities and limitations.

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Girls thrive at The Queen’s School because we value them as individuals, inspiring, supporting and challenging them to excel.

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Now you can connect with us on social media To ensure we continue to provide you with an exceptional service, we have invested in a brand new Customer Experience Manager to engage with anyone locally who requires our services.

“I have been working at Marks and Spencer for the last 10 years looking after their 6m+ customers across different social media platforms and I can’t wait to help KDE continue to grow through connecting with local people so they can experience our award winning services first-hand.

I want to ensure KDE’s social pages are informative, engaging and most importantly – fun!

I live locally and went to Helsby High School, which demonstrates KDE’s commitment to continually investing in the local area and building upon its already exceptional customer service…I look forward to being another friendly face to local customers” Alex, KDE’s Customer Experience Manager

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Autumn Entertainment From new releases to true classics, there’s plenty to keep you entertained from our choice of books this month. how to Stop time – matt haig Tom Hazard looks like he’s 40, but he’s been alive for centuries. People notice when you age so slowly, so Tom has to change his identity every eight years – a new name, new job, new friends. Falling in love isn’t an option and it’s best not to get too attached to anyone, as they’ll only die. But Tom craves an ordinary life.

Beautifully written, this book is begging to be devoured in one sitting.

entrepreneurial You – dorie Clark If you’re fed up of the daily grind and fancy setting up on your own, this book might prove a good starting point. The tagline is a good indication of the content – ‘Monetize Your Expertise, Create Multiple Income Streams, and Thrive’.

Clark offers advice on choosing what to do, building your brand and finding people to buy from you. There are plenty of case studies to be inspired by and, unlike many other business books, it’s not too heavy a read.

extracted trilogy – RR haywood Harry Madden died after blowing up a German base in WW2. Safa Patel saved the prime minister, before being killed by terrorists. Ben Ryder was hit by a train while trying to stop armed men blowing up an underground station.

Now these three heroes find themselves ‘extracted’ from their untimely deaths, by a man with a time-machine who wants them to save the world.

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home Fire – Kamila Shamsie After years of raising her younger siblings, Isma is free the handmaid’s tale to live her own life and to start – margaret atwood a career in America. Back in Now a critically acclaimed TV the Break – marian Keyes the UK, her sister, Aneeka, series, The Handmaid’s Tale Bestselling author Marian is struggling in a society that was first published in 1985.

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The US government has been around forty-something Amy, Enter Eamonn, the son of a overthrown by a fundamentalist whose husband Hugh has well-known London politician, Christian organisation, which decided he wants a break. who will have a lasting effect on strips women of their rights.

It’s not that he doesn’t love both women. This reimagining Birth rates have plummeted her; he just wants some time of Sophocles’ Antigone covers and, as one of the few fertile for himself. Six months’ worth some pretty big issues, from women left, June is forced of time in fact. But if he’s on religion, politics and extremism to become a handmaid to a a break, then surely Amy to love and family ties. However, powerful commander, Fred. deserves a bit of freedom Shamsie’s skilful writing means Renamed Offred, her sole too? An amusing, easy read the themes never suffocate the purpose is to bear her master’s for curling up with on a cold story. A28 powerful book.

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Christmas Fayre Menu Our Christmas Fayre menu offers four mouth-watering courses for you to enjoy at only £20 per person.

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Helping Children To Deal With Big Emotions

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It can be bewildering when your child has a meltdown, as the reason for it often seems pretty minor. However, while children may think they’re upset because their sibling got an extra sweet or because they want to carry on watching TV, there’s often an underlying issue.

Tiredness, hunger and sugar crashes can all make children over-emotional. Of course, children often won’t realise why they’re feeling like they do and may be very quick to tell you that no they’re not hungry, they’re cross because you’re just being SO UNFAIR. Children also often store up any anxieties and let them loose in a safe place, i.e. at home. An argument with a friend at school, for instance, can result in a shouting match over switching the TV off at home. Or, if your child is worried that you might love their siblings more than you love them, a perceived unfairness can be a trigger to letting that worry come out.

them to decorate a cardboard box and write ‘Our worry box’ on the side. Encourage your child to write down when something is worrying them, and to pop it in the box. If they’re too young to write their worry down, they could draw it or ask you to write it for them.

Just the act of getting it down on paper can sometimes help children to work through the issue. Pick a quiet time, when your child seems at ease, to take out a piece of paper and discuss the worry. If your child is still feeling anxious about the issue, they can put it back in the box. Otherwise they can throw it away.

capable of logic, so attempting to reason with them often won’t help. Likewise, telling them to calm down, to stop crying, or to ‘suck it up’ will just make things worse.

While giving in to your child’s demands can sometimes diffuse the situation, it won’t uncover any underlying causes for the meltdown and can make things worse in the long run. That being said, it’s always a good idea to properly consider their request before a situation escalates. It’s often very easy to say ‘no’ without actually considering whether there’s room to meet halfway.

Once your child has calmed down, you might want to sit with them while they eat a nonsugary snack. Big emotions can be scary and tiring for children. It will take years for them to develop the mental capacity to be able to properly control their emotions, so don’t Keeping calm when you’re try to make them feel guilty being screamed at is certainly about losing control. Instead, difficult, but reciprocating will ask whether they want to talk just escalate the situation. If about what just happened and you need to walk away and about how they’re feeling. A A worry box can be a useful take a few minutes to breathe hug can go a long way towards tool for discovering any deeply, then do so. making both of you feel better underlying anxieties that may too.

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If you can possibly squeeze a greenhouse in to your garden, it’ll be a purchase you won’t regret. A greenhouse will literally transform your gardening activities and open up a whole new range of possibilities - but what should you get and where should you put it?

can be sure you will eventually wish it was larger. Most of the initial costs rise by a relatively small amount as the size of the greenhouse increases, so save up a little longer if necessary.

But any greenhouse is better than none, so if space or budget only allow for a 4ft x 4ft, then still go for it!

A greenhouse needs to be sited well away from large trees. These not only make for shady conditions that will reduce light getting to the plants inside the greenhouse, but falling branches or other tree debris also increase the risk of damage to the glass as well as the guttering becoming clogged.

Most greenhouses have a frame made from wood or metal (most commonly aluminium). Which you choose will really depend on personal preference: many prefer the look of wood, but it will need regular maintenance unless it is western red cedar.

Whichever you choose, make sure it is sturdily constructed, especially if you live in a windprone area.

If you are going to want to install electrical equipment such as heating, lighting or even some electrically heated propagators, bear in mind that the further the greenhouse is from the house or other existing supply, the more expensive it will be to install underground armoured cable.

Make sure that the doorway to your greenhouse is wide enough for easy access.

Occasionally you see some that are so skinny you’d struggle to get through them if you were carrying anything heavy or bulky. If possible choose one wide enough for you to push a wheelbarrow through with ease – this will make jobs such as changing the border soil or just bringing in compost so much easier.

A greenhouse should be erected on a solid base perhaps paving slabs, concrete or bricks - or on a skirt or surround of paving or concrete.

The choice needs to be made at the outset, and your supplier will be able to advise on what is best for the greenhouse you choose. I prefer to have a solid path up the centre of the greenhouse (essential for practicality) and then an open bed up one or both sides. The advantage of a bed is that you can fill it full of quality soil and plant directly into it, making maintenance of crops such as tomatoes an awful lot easier. A solid base means you will need to grow greenhouse crops in containers.

In the height of summer a greenhouse will soon heat up, and temperatures can rise to the extent that plants will be damaged or even killed. Plenty of ventilation helps to reduce the temperature and also allows for better air circulation, so reducing problems with So what size should you go plant diseases etc. Consider for? The answer is simple, roof vents as well, which aid larger than you might expect! air circulation and are an Pretty well whatever the size especially efficient way to let of greenhouse youToget, you advertise call: excess 01928 heat 727 escape.

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try to get some greenhouse staging in your greenhouse.

This is usually made from wood or metal and is slatted, making a perfect place to stand seed trays, pots and propagators.

Most greenhouses are fitted with horticultural grade glass but there are other options; if the garden is used by children, you may decide to do as I did and install safety glass or reinforced glass to reduce the risk of a tragic accident – especially likely at the base of the greenhouse. Plastic, polythene or corrugated plastic ‘glazing’ are also available from some outlets; these are generally lower cost and less of a potential hazard - but check how long they are designed to last, and think about how they will look too.

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Cake and Bake Chocolate and Orange Puddings Chocolate and orange are perfect flavour partners and these lovely individual puddings taste delicious served warm with custard or cream.

Ingredients: • 3 small clementines or satsumas, thinly sliced • 175g unsalted butter, softened, plus extra for greasing • 175g caster sugar • 3 large eggs, beaten • 125g self-raising flour • 50g cocoa powder, sifted • 1 tbsp fresh orange juice • 2 tsp orange zest • Custard or cream, to serve

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Tom and the Man Who Came to Dinner (Part 1)

by Tom Hughes @groomsdaybook

The big metal pan bubbled quietly on the stove as Ken’s fingers danced across my spice rack. “Hmm, a soupçon more pimento methinks.”

Handing Ken the ladle I asked, “How have you been my old chum?”

“Oh you know, up and down.

Listen Tom, you don’t think Sarah will mind me staying for a week or so?”

My smile froze. “Er, a week? I thought it was only for...er, no I don’t think she’ll mind.”

Ken clapped his hands together. “Excellent! Now old boy, if you wouldn’t mind setting the table?”

The muffled slam of a car door heralded My Dearly Beloved’s arrival and also the smoothing of marital relations on an industrial scale. Enter Sarah with Hannah (our youngest) in tow. “Tom, can you go and get the rest of the shopping? I’ve…“

gaze alighted on our newest house guest. In a deadpan tone Sarah said, “What’s he doing here?”

Struggling to find the correct words I was reduced to simply stating the obvious.

“Making goulash?”

Fortunately, the moment was saved by Hannah who squealed with delight and ran up to give him a big hug. “Uncle Ken! Oh I’ve missed you! How long are you staying for? A week?”

Hanging from Ken’s neck, Hannah spun round, waiting for confirmation.

Sarah pointed first to me, then to the hallway. “Can we have a word?” Once out of the kitchen, Sarah and I began a heated discussion conducted in rather strident, hissing tones.

“He’s not a scrounger…he’s a freeloader.”

“What’s the difference?

And why is he wearing your slippers?”

I followed Sarah’s gaze through the open kitchen door. “Hey, they’re my slippers!”

Over dinner, Hannah giggled incessantly as Ken regaled her with outrageous stories garnered over thirty years of living on his wits. Sarah, forgetting that she was furious, ploughed through her goulash.

“Clean plate I see Sarah, it’s always so satisfying when one’s efforts are appreciated.”

“I was hungry. Right, let’s get these dishes done.”

Aghast, Ken jumped to his feet. “Absolutely not. I will see to this. Hannah, I hereby appoint you deputy pot “He’s my oldest friend.” washer. Now, all hands to the A deathly pump!” a scrounger.”

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More giggles from Hannah as, much to her amusement, Ken flounced around the kitchen, flicking his tea towel across the work surfaces. “I’ll have this place sparkling in no time, Hannah dear.”

Cue more fuming from Sarah.

The next morning, I was awoken by an urgent prod in the small of my back. “Tom! Tom!” (More hissing.) “How dare you invite him without consulting me.”

“I didn’t invite him, he bumped into me and Nigel in the Old Paraffin Lamp and sort of invited himself. Hey, can you smell bacon?”

Leaping from the bed, Sarah bounded down the stairs to admonish the would-be

chef. I decided that this confrontation was one I would be advised to sit out.

Shamefully, I disappeared under the folds of Egyptian cotton to await Krakatoa. But Krakatoa did not erupt - in fact I must have nodded off, because on looking at the bedside clock I saw that an hour had elapsed since the initial assault on my olfactory senses. Gingerly, I padded downstairs to be greeted not by shouting, but laughter.

Sarah, her serviette to her mouth, was stifling a giggle as Ken cleared the remnants of a breakfast feast (whilst wearing Sarah’s pinny). “Oh yes, Tom was completely caked in mud, he looked a complete idiot.”

Fuming, I grabbed the last of

the toast. “So Ken, where are you off to today?”

Mournfully, Ken played with the hem of Sarah’s apron.

“To the council, I imagine, to see if they will find me a place to stay. Failing that, I imagine the Salvation Army might consider me.”

“Nonsense Kenneth, we can’t have you out on the streets.

Tom will move the sofa bed into the study, won’t you Tom? Tom? Where are you going?”

“Out to buy myself some slippers, that’s where!”

And so dear reader, let that be a warning: charity (it would appear) should never begin at home…

To be continued….

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Renault Zoe Impressive Electric Range For A Small Price Tag

by James Baggot

hands-free key card, DAB radio, What’s it like to drive?

Bluetooth audio streaming and While the electric motor rear parking sensors. reaches 30mph in a timely fashion, it takes a long time to Prices for the Renault Zoe start reach open road speeds, so the at just £14,245, considerably Zoe isn’t ideal for long-distance less than its rivals. However, drives. that does not include the mandatory monthly battery hire Around town, however, the Zoe fee, which costs upwards of £59 is perfectly capable. Visibility per month based on mileage. is good, it’s comfortable, easy to drive and its relatively small If you want buy the Zoe and size makes for easy parking. battery outright, the entry-level The steering is rather vague, i-Expression Nav model is though, and the regenerative £19,845. brakes are rather grabby. verdict hoW does it look?

The Zoe earns points for being What’s neW? We think the Zoe is pretty and one of the most affordable The Zoe has been facelifted for very chic, and one of the most electric cars on the market. It’s 2017 and gains a new battery attractive-looking EVs on sale not going to amaze you with – the Z.E.40. There’s also the today. its dynamic abilities, but as an new Signature Nav top-level urban daily driver its superior trim.

What’s it like inside? range, practical interior and That low price point is apparent This new battery dramatically attractive looks make it hard to in the cabin, where you’ll find increases its appeal compared beat in this segment. plenty of cheap and scratchy with its rivals. The quoted plastic surfaces. Compared with 250-mile range is based on the the likes of the Hyundai Ioniq Facts at a glance New European Driving Cycle Electric, the Zoe’s interior is a (NEDC), however, and Renault Model: Renault Zoe let-down. says that realistically this will be Dynamique Nav R90 Z.E.40 closer to 184 miles in summer It wins on space, however. Two price as tested: £19,295 (not and 124 miles in the winter. adults can sit in relative comfort including £59 per month battery in the back seats as long as What’s under the hire) the front passengers are not bonnet? engine: R90 Electric motor too tall. Boot space stands at a Our test vehicle was fitted with with Z.E.40 battery decent 338 litres.

Renault’s R90 electric motor, power (bhp): 91 developing 91bhp and 220Nm What’s the spec like? torque (nm): 220 of torque, giving a 0-60mph Standard equipment is fairly time of 13.3 seconds and a top Max speed (mph): 84mph generous: even entry-level speed of 84mph. models include Renault’s 0-60mph: 13.3 seconds R-Link infotainment system The Zoe comes with a homecharge time: 7-8 hours and satellite navigation. Our charging unit, so you’ll be able range (nedc): 250 miles mid-range Dynamique Nav to replenish its batteries in as emissions: (g/km): 0 car a helsbytohand@btinternet.com little as58 seven hours.

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Could Brexit Cloud Your Plans To Retire In The Sun?

by Kate McLelland When the TV programme “A Place in the Sun” launched in the year 2000, international travel was becoming easier and cheaper thanks to the birth of low-cost airlines such as easyJet and Ryanair. The show was intended to demonstrate how simple it could be for British residents to buy a home - or a second home - in countries such as Spain, France or Portugal.

The prospect of owning a place in the sun was particularly tempting for older people planning their retirement, as cheaper EU property prices allowed downsizers to retain some capital from the sale of their UK homes. Legislation allowing the free movement of EU citizens made it easy to take up residence in another country and travel freely without the need for visas, while reciprocal EU healthcare arrangements provided access to free medical treatment.

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One of the greatest concerns for prospective buyers is that the rights and benefits UK citizens have previously enjoyed as a result of the UK’s membership of the EU and the European Economic Area (EEA) will be withdrawn when we leave. buYing a propertY Currently the fall in the pound is making property purchases abroad more expensive for UK buyers, but it is hoped that the pound’s value will eventually strengthen when more is known about Britain’s prospects outside the EU. While there is no doubt that Britons will continue to be able to buy property and live in an EU country after Brexit (just as non-EU and non-EU European nationals do without problems today), there are questions as to whether property owning Brits will be charged higher taxes on their assets. Although nothing is certain at this stage, the economic benefits UK property owners bring to less affluent areas of France, Spain and Portugal may make EU members more reluctant to penalise British owners.

European community, it’s unlikely that we will experience the same speedy passage through passport control that we once enjoyed, but the jury is out on whether you might need a visa to visit another EU country. If visas are required, spontaneous trips to the UK from your home abroad - or from Britain to your EU holiday home - could become a thing of the past.

Medical treatMent At present, anyone receiving a UK state pension whilst living in an EU country is entitled to free healthcare. It would be extremely costly for the NHS if, after Brexit, it had to care for everyone who currently receives treatment abroad, so it is expected that negotiators will try to keep some sort of reciprocal arrangement, provided the UK remains in the EEA.

There is - inevitably - much speculation about how our Thanks to Brexit, the picture exit from the EU might affect is changing. Earlier this year a our ability to live in or visit report by Spain’s Association European countries, but of Land and Commercial the truth is no-one can give Registrars revealed that British an accurate answer until demand for second homes negotiations with the remaining had reduced by 30% since 27 member states have been the referendum, while estate completed. Until that time, the agents on some of the more dream of retiring to “a place in popular Greek islands reported travel the sun” may simply have to be an even Please sharper mention decline, with we have leftresponding the put on ice.

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Breast cancer is the most common cancer for women in the UK. Thankfully, it’s also one of the most treatable, with 87% of women now surviving for at least five years after diagnosis. The earlier you catch it, the more treatable it is. So put down this magazine and cop a feel! It’s best to check your breasts and armpits regularly for any changes. You’re not just looking for lumps – other symptoms include discharge, pain and a change in appearance, such as dimpled skin. Most changes turn out to be nothing, but do book yourself in for a check-up if you find anything, just to be sure.

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Hobbies You’re Never Alone With A Book Club

By Kate McLelland Who said reading was a solitary occupation? These days, thanks to the popularity of book clubs, you’ll find book lovers throughout the world coming together to socialise and share their views. And avid readers who can’t meet face-to-face will find plenty of online platforms where they can discuss the books they have enjoyed with others.

The main objective of a book club is to invite a group of people to read a novel or work of non-fiction in their own time and then come together in a social setting in order to discuss it. Some book clubs meet in group members’ homes - where food and drink matching a book’s theme is often served while others meet in libraries, pubs or community centres.

These gatherings are usually informal in nature, with few set rules, although limits may be set on the time allowed for conversations that are not related to books!

really began in the USA in 1996, when TV personality Oprah Winfrey added a book club segment to her hugely popular TV show.

Eight years later presenters Richard Madeley and Judy Finnigan - the hosts of a similar, magazine-style British TV programme - decided to launch their own book club.

It immediately captured the imagination of UK audiences, pushing sales of books reviewed from thousands of copies to millions, virtually overnight. Today it is estimated that there are over 50,000 book clubs in Great Britain.

of local groups you can join. starting your own book club If you’ve researched your area and found that there are no groups that meet your needs, you could always set up your own club. Here are a few ideas to get you started: choose what type of book club you’d like to run. Should it be seriously academic, or light and frivolous? The answer may depend on the type of people who will be attracted to join: their ages, gender and areas of interest.

decide how many people should be invited as Joining up members. A group of Many clubs are set up by between 8 and 16 is a word of mouth, so you could comfortable size, allowing you ask friends, family or work to continue even if several colleagues if they know members are absent. If the of any groups operating group is larger than that, locally. Your local library can conversations can become also be a good source of harder to moderate. information. If your library doesn’t already run its own think about when and club, it may provide space how often the club should for an independent group a history of book get together. Meeting on a to meet, or carry a list of clubs monthly or six-weekly basis book clubs operating in the Although it’s hard to pin down works well for most people area. Websites such as the actual date when book and gives time for books readinggroups.org or myclubs emerged, it has been to be read. It is best if the advertise call:bookclub.com 01928 727 165 email: helsbytohand@btinternet.com 76 that theTo alsoorcarry lists suggested trend timing of meetings is agreed

through discussions with other members, in order to accommodate their work or childcare commitments. Once you’ve decided on a schedule that works well for the group, try to stick with it. An ideal length for each meeting is two to two and a half hours, allowing plenty of time to discuss the book, but also including time for summing up, setting reading tasks and socialising. there are many different ways to keep in touch with members but the quickest and most efficient way to communicate is via email or social media. Set up a Facebook group for your club or sign up to the website bookmovement.com, which lets you set up a private book club page to keep track of book selections, send out

meeting invitations and track acceptances.

memoirs, detective thrillers or books on food.

Here are some dos and don’ts for holding successful meetings:

don’t give in to someone who begs the group to read their favourite novel. Adverse criticism can lead to hurt feelings, so it’s best to stay on neutral ground.

do choose two or three books at a time so members can read at their own pace.

Don’t get locked into a 12month programme of book choices as you’ll miss out on the chance to introduce new and exciting books that you hear about. don’t keeping reading the same type of book. Variety is key to keeping your group engaged, so try interspersing fiction with non-fiction books, including poetry, history or biography. do try selecting books by theme: focusing on a specific author or choosing particular genres such as childhood

In addition to all the pleasure you’ll get from reading and discussing a wide range of books, by joining or starting up a book club you will also enjoy linked activities such as visits to literary festivals, meeting local authors or trips to the cinema to see the film version of a book you’ve read.

It’s the perfect activity for socially-inclined book lovers.

If you ever thought reading was a lonely pastime, there’s no doubt you’ll revise your opinion when you join a book club.

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Health

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You, Your Bones and Osteoporosis • • • •

Worldwide, 1 in 3 women and 1 in 5 men aged 50 and over will suffer an osteoporotic fracture.

World Osteoporosis Day on 20th October aims to raise osteoporosis awareness.

Osteoporosis is a condition in which bones weaken and decrease in density, increasing the likelihood of fractures. The high incidence of fractures in the over-50s is mostly due to weakened bones.

Although osteoporosis can affect any bone, the wrists, hips and spine are the most commonly affected.

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Conditions causing malabsorption problems (e.g. coeliac or Crohn’s disease).

• Some breast and prostate cancer medications.

• Long periods of inactivity (e.g. long-term bed rest).

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beef liver and almond milk.

You can also choose foods fortified with calcium and Vitamin D (e.g. some breads and cereals) or take supplements.

Don’t take more than 500–600 mg of calcium daily and take Vitamin D too, as it’s essential for calcium absorption. don’t: smoke or exceed the advised alcohol limits of 2 units a day. Both are proven to substantially raise fracture risk. diagnosing osteoporosis Doctors can use an online tool to assess fracture risk. You may also have a DEXA (DXA) scan that measures bone mineral density, giving you a ‘T score’.

A score below -2.5 confirms a diagnosis of osteoporosis. treating osteoporosis Not everyone will need medication and treatment depends on age, sex, risk of fracture, previous injury history and existing conditions. It’s sensible to maintain healthy Vitamin D, calcium and fitness levels and reduce your fall risk by ensuring your eyesight and balance are fine. However, if you have a hormone deficiency, a supplement may be appropriate.

Other medications include: • Bisphosphonates (e.g. etidronate) and Selective Oestrogen Receptor Modulators (SERMs), which help maintain bone density.

• Strontium ranelate, which reduces bone breakdown and stimulates new bone growth.

preventing osteoporosis do: take regular exercise that includes weight-bearing and muscle-strengthening activities, which exert force on bones and stimulate growth. They’ll also improve flexibility and balance, making falls less likely.

• Weight-bearing exercise: brisk walking, hiking, jogging, climbing stairs, rope skipping, aerobics or racquet sports.

• Muscle-strengthening (resistance) exercise: weightlifting (hand weights are fine), who is at risk? resistance bands, weight Women are generally at machines, rising up on your greater risk than men, as falling toes and push-ups. oestrogen levels during the include plenty of calcium, menopause affect bone density. vitamin d and protein in your Women are at even higher risk diet. Dairy foods are great if they: sources of protein, calcium, • Experience menopause or Vitamin D and other vital have a hysterectomy before minerals. age 45.

• Over-exercise or diet, stopping Other sources of calcium: some their periods for more than six green vegetables (e.g. kale, months. broccoli, okra), apricots, canned fish with bones (e.g. sardines), Other risk factors include: nuts, soya beans and soya milk.

• Overactive thyroid or parathyroid glands.

Most of our vitamin d is • Adrenal gland or pituitary gland produced naturally when our skin disorders. is exposed to sunlight (so ensure for more information: • Family history of osteoporosis you spend a little time outside National Osteoporosis or hip fracture. without sun cream). However, Foundation: www.nof.org • A BMI of 19 or less. our sunlight exposure depends International Osteoporosis • Long-term high-dose on location and lifestyle. Dietary Foundation: www.iofbonehealth. corticosteroid use (e.g. for sources include egg yolks, fatty To advertise call: 01928 727tuna 165and or email: helsbytohand@btinternet.com 80or asthma). org arthritis fish (salmon, mackerel),

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Home & Interiors Designing A Dressing Room

the modernist architect le corbusier (a man who knew a thing or two about designing buildings) advised readers of his collected essays: “never undress in your bedroom. it is not a clean thing to do and makes the room horribly untidy.” clearly, this was a man who was strongly in favour of separate dressing rooms.

immensely useful, functional space, as large and luxurious as you like, containing not just clothes storage but also room for a dressing table, seating and plenty of mirrors. When space is restricted, perhaps in an apartment or older property, you may find that it is more efficient to turn a small room, part of a large landing or one end of a bathroom or the master bedroom into a dressing area packed with carefully designed storage.

By Katherine Sorrell

Think of rails for full, half and three-quarter-length hanging, deep, shallow and compartmentalised drawers, and useful fittings such as tie holders, pull-out shelves, boxes, trouser hangers and laundry bins. The hard-to-reach top parts of the space are ideal for infrequently used items, and shoes can be kept in racks or on trees at the bottom. To turn your space from a walk-in wardrobe to a full-on dressing room, leave enough space for a dressing table with a good mirror and drawers for cosmetics, hair styling kit and so on. A full-length mirror is essential, and for drying hair you’ll need a plug socket nearby.

There are three ways to fit out the space: find a carpenter or joiner to make you an utterly bespoke room; commission a fitted-furniture specialist and choose from one of their ranges; or use off-the-shelf elements, readily Move on almost 100 years or available from DIY sheds so and, while most of us don’t or storage specialists, and really feel that it’s unhygienic make it up yourself. The latter to take our clothes off in the How big should a dressing option, though undeniably bedroom, many of us do yearn room be? The most effective the cheapest, has the for the luxury of a dressing way to work it out is simply to room, a dedicated place in get out your tape and measure disadvantage of being less which to store clothes in good everything that you’re planning flexible and, because all the parts will be made to standard order, leaving the bedroom as to put in the room, then draw measurements, may not make a comfortable, tranquil place up plans and elevations of the best use of your space, uncluttered by bulky wardrobes where and how they’ll fit. Most particularly if it is awkwardly and chests of drawers. When people opt for a combination shaped.

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It is important to get the lighting right in a dressing room. Wall fittings, dangling pendants and floor lamps may be in the way, so inset ceiling spotlights are often the best option.

Ensure that you have enough to light the room brightly, particularly if your finishes are dark.

And if you decide to screen off your clothes with doors, fit sensor-operated lights that switch on when you open the doors.

While the organisation of storage is essentially utilitarian, there is always an element of aesthetics, too. Even plain, open-fronted storage comes in a choice of finishes, while bespoke versions could incorporate exotic woods, leather or wicker. In an ideal world, you would match the style of the dressing room to that of your bedroom, picking out colours, finishes and details such as drawer handles and light switches to blend seamlessly from one room to the other. main image: komplement interior wardrobe fittings, Ikea: 020 3645 0000; ikea.com/gb

Creating a dressing room area in a bedroom If you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have enough space to build a dedicated dressing room, consider sectioning off one end of the bedroom to act as a storage/dressing area. You could simply use a curtain or screen to separate the spaces or, more permanently, build a false wall to act as a headboard and, on the other side, a wardrobe. Make the wall as high as the hanging space needed for your longest clothes, but stop it short of the ceiling to increase the sense of space and light in the room. As with any space-saving storage requirements, ensure that any fitted furniture makes use of the full height and width available, and look out for clever fittings such as corner carousels, pull-down hangers and tilting laundry baskets.

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3. Which 1952 book by E.B. White was named the Best Children's Book of the 20th century by Time magazine?

4. In the first published edition of a famous 1964 book, who were described as a tribe of black pygmies who had been imported from "the very deepest and darkest part of the African jungle where no white man had been before"?

5. Which monarch's profile was featured on the Penny Black, the world's first adhesive postage stamp used in a public postal system?

6. With a name that translates to mean "white house", what is the largest city in Morocco?

7. Which of the following was a character in the film Reservoir Dogs?... Mr Black or Mr White?

8. Born in 1932, which American singer was nicknamed "the man in black"?

9. Which lake is the source of the White Nile, the longest branch of the River Nile?

10. If there are 88 keys in total on a standard modern grand piano, how many of these are black?

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Finance

By Ann Haldon

Government Schemes for First-Time Buyers and Existing Homeowners

If you are an existing homeowner wanting to move up the property ladder, or are looking to buy your first home, a number of government schemes could help you make that investment.

From boosting your savings for a deposit to buying a share in a property, take a look below at the main government initiatives to find one that suit your circumstances. help to buy isa Eligibility • First-time buyers only.

• Purchase price of up to £250,000 (£450,000 in London).

• You must live in the property.

• It must be your only home.

How it works The government boosts your Help to Buy ISA savings by 25%, up to a maximum of £3,000, so for every £100 you save into the ISA you will receive an additional £25 from the government. If you and a partner are saving for your first home together, you can each open a Help to Buy ISA and take advantage of a savings boost of up to £6,000 in total.

shared ownership Eligibility You may be eligible for the Shared Ownership scheme if your annual household income is £80,000 or less (£90,000 or less in London) and: • This is your first home.

• You have been a homeowner, but are now unable to afford a property.

• You already use the shared ownership scheme.

How it works You purchase between 25% and 75% of the property outright and pay a subsidised rent on the outstanding portion.

You may be able to purchase more shares until you own the whole property, and the rent is reduced proportionately.

ladder. Although not yet fully up and running, these are the latest eligibility criteria and details known.

Eligibility • First-time buyers aged between 23 and 40.

• Maximum household income of £80,000 (£90,000 in London).

• Must have a mortgage.

• There will be restrictions on the resale or letting of the property for 15 years after purchase.

How it works The government is offering a minimum discount of 20% on a property’s market value, so purchasers will need a mortgage of up to 80%. The purchase price after the discount can be up to £250,000 (£450,000 in London). Starter homes under this scheme will be exempt from the Community Infrastructure Levy, which house builders normally have to pay to local authorities.

What has caused a housing crisis in recent years? A rise in the UK population, falling numbers of new-build properties and high prices in certain areas of the country have all combined to create a dire need for affordable housing. If you are in this situation, hopefully one of these schemes will help you on to the property ladder sooner rather than later. www.helptobuy.gov.uk www.ownyourhome.gov.uk/ scheme/starter-homes

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How it works Also known as shared equity, you own your home using the equity loan scheme, purchasing a proportion of the property up front with the remainder being paid back over a pre-agreed term.

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The Zodiac Musical Theatre Society return to Frodsham Community Centre on 6th-7th October for their latest production.

A Montage of Musicals is a history of the musical from the 1930’s to the present day.

Enjoy a performance filled with some of the most popular songs from the most well known musicals ever performed, from such musical giants as Rogers and Hammerstein and Andrew Lloyd Webber. There will also be songs from the juke-box musical, Mama Mia, the mega hit musical, Les Miserables, and songs from other favourites, such as Annie, Oliver and Matilda. With so many other show stopping tunes to mention, you’ll just have to come and see the award winning Zodiac, and ever talented local children, in what promises to be a stand-out performance.

ARTISAN CRAFT FAIR at the Boshaw Centre Village Road Dunham on the Hill WA6 OXL

Saturday 21st October 2017 11:30am – 4pm us Fabulo d fte handcra ue iq and un gifts

Lots of children’s activities supplied by ‘’Teddies on the Hill’’ Preschool

Great raffle prizes

All monies raised will go towards the general running costs of St. Laurence Parish Church (approx. £2,000 per week!)

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Come along for a Christmas shopping Come along for a Christmas shopping opportunity and a opportunity and a great fun day out for theout children. great fun day for the children For further information contact Claire on 01928 723606 For further information contact Claire on 01928 723606

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Raising Funds for Huntington’s Disease Association The generous customers of Sutton Hall Golf Club have been raising money for a charity skydive, which was recently completed by one of its staff in support of Huntington’s Disease Association.

To date over £1,000 has been raised by Sutton Hall kitchen team member Tara Goldsmith, with some help from her mother Debbie Wright, who also works at Sutton Hall Golf Club as General Manager.

Tara decided to do the jump in memory of her father, Roy, who passed away as a result of Huntington’s Disease. Tara also carries the faulty Huntington’s gene that causes the degenerative brain condition. The money raised will go towards providing better treatments and hopefully one day finding a cure.

Tara completed the daring 11,000-foot leap on 23rd August in Lancaster. She was joined in the tandem jump by her fiancée Alex McConnell and his 82-year-old grandmother Shirley, who fulfilled her lifelong ambition to jump out of a plane.

Anyone wishing to make a donation can do so by dropping in at Sutton Hall Golf Club, or online at http://www.justgiving.com/hdaskydive

Helsby Community Sports Club “A vision for sport, leisure and recreation in Helsby, Helsby Frodsham and the surrounding villages”

Helsby Community Sports Club “A vision for sport, leisure and recreation in Helsby, Frodsham and the surrounding villages”

Spectacular Musical

TIME PLEASE LADIES AND GENTLEMEN JOIN US FOR A PUB QUIZ TO HELP RAISE FUNDS FOR THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION AND THE ARMED FORCES COMMUNITY

Firework Display and Fairground at

Helsby Community Sports Club Chester Road, Helsby WA6 0DL

Saturday 4th November 8.30pm

PUB QUIZ …IN AID OF…

Friday 3rd November

£10 per Table

Adults : £3.00 Children : £2.00

Max. 4 Person Teams

Free Family Disco Firework Display starts 7.30pm

All Welcome …AT HELSBY COMMUNITY SPORTS CLUB CHESTER ROAD, HELSBY WA6 0DL

Tel. 01928 722267 / 07518 106294 www.helsbysports.com

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Refreshments available

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“Commemorating Passchendaele” Frodsham’s World War 1 Commemoration Working Group is paying tribute to the young men of Frodsham who lost their lives in the 3rd battle of Yepres - also known as Passchendaele - in 1917 by erecting a Cascade of Poppies and telling their stories.

William Atherton, Arthur Berrington, Charles Brown, Peter Burkhill, Sam Fletcher, John Thomas Forster, Thomas Hunt, Thomas Knight, Isaac Lawless, William Edwin Lowe, Wilfred Lloyd and Henry Stokes answered the call of duty and made the ultimate sacrifice in the service of their country.

Their stories will be on display with the Poppy Cascade at Frodsham Community Centre till Tuesday 24 October.

Group member Pammi Taylor said, “We thank Paul Smith, Health Centre Business Manager for taking such good care of the Cascade after its display at the Health Centre last year; Paul Morris, the Town Council Facilities Manager for transporting it to the Community Centre; and Frodsham Community Association for facilitating the display. In addition to this small exhibition, we are screening ‘Passchendaele’ at St Laurence Church on Wednesday 4 October and invite people to come along, see the film & enjoy light refreshments - all for free. Following this, we will be at Frodsham Library on Saturday 21 October from 12 noon till 4pm, when people can bring in WW1-related documents, photographs and artifacts for scanning & photographing for preservation. The afternoon will include a presentation by Paul Knight. He is a Major in the Army Reserve and author of books on the Great War.” For further details, contact Pammi on 01928 731932.

Frodsham and District Choral Society Saturday 18th November at 7.30pm. St Laurence’s Church, Frodsham ‘CREATION’ by Franz Joseph Hayden Heather Heighway, Tim Kennedy and Peter Edge Conducted by Howard Kane Accompanied by Roberts Woods Tickets £10 - Dandelion, 19 Church Street, Frodsham, June Ross 01928 890736 or Morag Bragger 07845 730061 check out our website: www.fdcs.org.uk

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Index of advertisers Accountants / Taxation agp 78 Applegate & Co. 44 Aerial Engineer/Sky TV KR Aerial Systems 7 Latham Aerials 65 Alarms & Security Complete Security Services 64 KR Aerial Systems 7 Architecture / Design Cheshire Planning Solutions 30 Scott Architecture 64 Beauty / Holistics / Tanning JT beaut - Beauty & Make up 22 Serenity Beauty & Skin Clinic 32 Builder / Merchants /Joiner / Plastering BB Construction 74 Cheshire Building & Roofing Services 83 Frodsham Plastering Services 68 Kelsall Building Services 35 Ken Leach Building & Joinery 62 Mad Jak Joinery 14 Northern Drywall 6 Tim’s Plastering 84 Butcher / Farm Shop Forresters 11 Car Repairs /MOT/ Tyres/ Valeting JK Bailey 4 JPW Body Repairs 72 O’Neill Dent Repair 46 Cleaning Dave The Ovencleaner 24 The Carpet & Oven Cleaning Co. 56 Wilkins Chimney Sweep 4 Zero Dry Time 37 Computing Helsby PC’s 16 Dentist Main Street Dental 18 Education Fi’s Phonics Fun 10 The Kings School 9 The Queens School 19 & 23 Electrician / Lighting Electrical Wholesale Supplies 24 Frodsham Electrical Services 44 KDE Ltd 26-27 & 100 Trinergy 82 Woodhouse Plumbing & Electric 50-51 Estate / Letting Agent / Houses for Sale Ballards Sales & Letting Agent 29 Hunters Estate Agent 2 Your Move Andrew Hayes 93

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Financial / Mortgage Advisor Aspire Wealth Management 14 Karen Bushell Wealth Management 30 Paul D Clarke FPC 55 Flooring Kingsley Carpets 53 Rodgers Carpet & Flooring 57 The Little Carpet Shop 81 Funeral Directors / Monumental Masons DT Turner 84 Laurence Jones 85 Furniture / Kitchen / Bathroom / Beds A-Design Kitchen & Bathrooms 72 Curtains of Frodsham 52 Inspired Bathrooms & Wetrooms 89 Kingsley Carpets - Beds 52 NYK Kitchen, Bedroom, Mirror Doors 1 Panda Blinds 77 Perfect Bathrooms & Wetrooms 59 Unique Design Kitchen & Bathroom 69 Garage Doors Pennine Garage Doors 82 Gardening / Allotments 62 Andy’s Garden Care Frodsham Gardens 40 Frodsham Tree Solutions 67 Hazelwood Landscapes 72 Hillside Garden and Tree 74 KTM Property Maint. & Landscaping 16 The Picture Garden 36 WOW - Design 12 Gift Shop Candles Plus 47 Hairdressing / Barber Headlines 12 Jane - mobile hair & beauty 16 Little Jay Hairdresser 32 Health / Care Feet First - foot health care 24 Frodsham Chiropody/Podiatry Clinic 46 Hillcrest Care Home 71 MHFA - Mental Health First Aid 43 Household Store Home & Beauty 6 Jewellers Les Harris 13 Odd Jobs / Property repairs Bill The Handyman 78 Cheshire Handyman 84 James Gribbin 66 JL Moston - Maintenance & Joinery 68 KTM Property Maint. & Landscaping 16 Odd Jobs - John 24 Paul Armitstead 82 The DIY Man 64 Total Home Solutions 88

Painter & Decorator Mike Hopkins 6 Roy Lamb 88 Pest Control Cobwebs Pest Control 16 Target One Pest Solutions 56 Pet Care 4 Claire’s Chores & Paws Early Paws Dog Boarding & Grooming 39 Tails & Trails 40 Picture Framing Cheshire Frames 12 Plumbing & Heating Cheshire Heating & Plumbing Services 56 Gasmarc 87 Indigo Heating, Plumbing & Gas 75 26-27 & 100 KDE Ltd LPW Plumbing Services - 24 HR 22 M.Bunting Plumbing & Heating 46 Trinergy 82 Woodhouse Plumbing & Electric 50-51 Removal Service 2 Men and Van 36 Restaurants / Pub / Tap Room Amoré & Mojito’s 25 Best Western Forest Hills 17 The Dunham Arms 14 The Netherton Arms 45 The White Lion 31 Roofing All-Mighty Roofing 79 Altitude Roofing 68 JNF Roofing 73 P Turner Roofing 66 Total Roofline Solutions 36 Sewing Alterations, lessons, haberdasher Elizabeth Arnold 40 Solicitors Rowlinsons 41 Sport & Leisure Fast Twitch Performance Training 5 Helsby Community Sports Club 49 Kathryn Smith School of Dance 22 Tiling CB Tiling 66 Taxis Frodsham and District Taxis 99 Turners Travel 30 Windows/Conservatories/Canopies Fairview Windows 60-61 Kelsall Windows 34 Wrought Iron Work Dunham Hill Smithy 74

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