September 2017

Issue 149 - September 2017

The voice for local business

and Frodsham at your fingertips!

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Serving The Areas Of: Alvanley // Dunham Hill // Elton // Frodsham Hapsford // Helsby // Kingsley // Manley // Mouldsworth // Norley // Overton

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Hello and welcome to the September edition...

This month in pictures...

Many thanks to all of you that sent in photo’s for my ‘Local Snapshots’ on pages 90 & 91, keep them coming!

If you are a darts enthusiast, you wont want to miss the CSS Northwest Darts evening on 23rd September at Frodsham Leisure Centre. Sponsored by Complete Security Services in Frodsham; featuring Phil ‘The Power’ Taylor and special guests. There’s also a chance to win VIP tickets - see page 5.

Did you know 1 in 4 of us will have a mental health problem in any year? Would you like to become a Mental Health First Aider or have a qualified Mental Health First Aider in your team?

Wellbeing 4 Performance is running a two-day standard Mental Health First Aid course designed to give you the knowledge and practical skills to enable you to provide Mental Health First Aid. Full details are on page 17, discounted places are available so don’t delay, book today!

Kelsall Windows now offer design, supply and construction of traditional timber structures and they are gorgeous! Take a look at the locally constructed garage on their advert, page 67.

Patio / hot tub / BBQ area covers, summer rooms / home offices etc are also catered for, give them a call to find out more.

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

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Text your name to 07415 858984 to be entered in a draw. The winner will be announced on the 10th September on Frodsham Festival Facebook page.

The venue will have a licensed bar for this event

TICKETS VIP

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Introducing Zero Dry Time…..

Hello! As a new advertiser in the magazine this month I thought that I would tell you a little bit about myself.

Zero Dry Time is a Tarvin based business covering most of Cheshire West. I retired after 30 years service with Cheshire Police and retrained with the UK’s number 1 dry carpet, upholstery and hard floor cleaners to take on this opportunity. You may wonder how carpets could be deep cleaned, sanitised, deodorised, stains removed and immediately walk dry but I guess the clue is in the name.

The Zero Dry Time cleaning process means your furniture can easily be moved to clean underneath for a thorough job and your carpets will smell wonderful and be safe for you, your pets or children to use straight away. Customer service and attention to detail is at the heart of my business. It is perfect for commercial customers who can’t afford any down time waiting for carpets to dry such as medical settings, offices, nurseries etc.

Please check out my Facebook page: Zero Dry Time Cheshire West and I hope you will agree the results look very impressive. I use the latest techniques/equipment and offer a “one stop shop” for ALL of your cleaning needs from leather and fabric upholstery to hard floors including stone, slate, marble, tiles, grout, vinyl, Karndean and Amtico. I can even carry out dustless wooden floor refinishing at a fraction of the price of sanding.

I am happy to give a free no obligation demo at your home or business for any of my services….

So if you need something cleaning call Steve for free on 0800 180 4925

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DANCE YOURSELF FIT at CHESHIRE FLOW’s BRAND NEW DANCE FITNESS CLASSES coming to FRODSHAM! NEW “DANCEFIT” FLOW

Launching Monday 18th September 8-9pm “DANCEFIT” FLOW is the dance inspired ‘keep-fit’ FITNESS CLASS to songs of the movies & musicals which you can’t help but move to!!

- Fun & Easy to follow dance-fitness moves - Adapted for all ages and fitness levels - Excellent total body workout & toning - Full of feel good smiles & laughter - whilst you GET FIT HAVING FUN!

NEW “LATIN FLOW” BEGINNERS Launching Thursday 21st September 8-9pm

“LATIN FLOW” BEGINNERS is Frodsham’s ‘Strictly’ Dance Fitness Class!

Ideal for beginners wanting to ease themselves into fitness, whilst learning to dance along the way!

- learn to dance the CHA CHA, SALSA, JIVE & more, through easy to follow dance fitness routines!

No Partner needed - Adapted to all ages & fitness levels - Superb total body workout & toning - Full of feel good smiles & laughter - whilst you get fit having fun!

Only £5 per session (pay monthly discount) For more details please contact Amy on 07711249732 or cheshireflow@gmail.com Facebook: Cheshire Flow / WEDDING DANCE LESSONS also available!

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The King’s School Open Day Saturday 7 October

Join us to discover a world of inspirational learning.

Simply call or email to reserve your place. We look forward to seeing you!

01244 689 553 admissions@kingschester.co.uk www.kingschester.co.uk 9.30am to 12.00 noon For pupils aged 4-7 King’s Juniors

10.30am to 1.00pm For pupils aged 7-11

King’s Seniors

1.00pm to 3.30pm For students aged 11-16

King’s Sixth Form

1.00pm to 3.30pm For students aged 16-18

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King’s Sixth Form Thursday 5 October 6pm

Open Evening

Becoming exceptional Join us at our Sixth Form Evening to continue your journey towards an exceptional future.

Simply call or email to reserve your place. We look forward to seeing you!

01244 689 553 admissions@kingschester.co.uk www.kingschester.co.uk

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Short Story Hair of the Dog “That’s a lovely “The Euclidian Geometry beret.” course is cancelled,” the registrar informed Eugene “Thank you,” she brusquely. “Too few people grinned. “I made it signed up.” myself.”

“How many?” Eugene asked in “Beautiful wool,” coffee across the table. astonishment.

Eugene said. He had an eye for “That’s fine,” she laughed these things. ”Just you.” The lady avoided grabbing a napkin, “we only eye contact. “I suggest you The corner of Megan’s mouth want the bits that drop off her.” choose something else.” twitched as she regarded Goodness me, thought Eugene, Eugene thoughtfully.

Eugene was perplexed, yet is she talking about a leg or a relieved, because he didn’t “I believe you’ll fit in just fine tail? He would have to have want to study Euclidian on my course,” she said finally. a serious discussion with his Geometry either. His sister “We’re a friendly bunch.” sister about how much she had spent the entire summer really wanted him to take an “Which course is that?” Eugene bullying him into attending a evening class. asked. night class.

“Perhaps you could bring some “Perhaps we shouldn’t discuss “You’ve got to get out there and next week?“ Megan said, as details here.” She glanced over meet new people,” she’d insist though it was decided. “If not, her shoulder. “Some people are during their evening dog walks.

I’ve got plenty of my Cocker a bit squeamish about it.”

“Choose anything. Just be Spaniel, Wilson, to share.”

Well, that rules out origami creative with it.”

Eugene wondered what part of Eugene thought.

Eugene believed his knitting Wilson he would be entrusted “Do I need any special brought out his creative side, with. equipment?” he asked but, according to his sister, “That’s very generous.” Eugene tentatively. knitting wasn’t going to help him realised there was no backing “Nothing expensive.” Megan meet new people. out. smiled and blew at the froth on He sat in the college cafeteria her coffee. “Though it does help “You’d better go and sign up, and took the dog-eared class starts in five minutes.” if you have access to a dog.” brochure from his satchel.

Megan finished her coffee.

She’s one of the taxidermy The college offered everything ”Just tell them you want to join crowd, Eugene thought. He from Origami to Beginners ‘Chiengora - wear your best had wondered what people Taxidermy. There was too much friend’.” who stuffed animals for a choice.

“Wear your best friend?” hobby were like.

It turns out, he “Penny for your thoughts?” A Eugene asked. He’d thought, they were rather nice. lady in a fluffy black beret put remembered seeing that “So you’re working on dogs this her coffee down on his table. mysterious course title. term?” he asked as casually as “I’ve been ordered to choose a “Knitting with dog wool.” Megan he could.

He’d assumed they’d course that is both creative and gathered up her bags. “I’ll see start on something small like sociable, or my sister will never you in class.” a vole. speak to me again,” Eugene Eugene beamed with relief.

“Dogs are ideal,” she said, said. “Any advice?” “particularly the long-haired “I can lend you some knitting “What sort of thing are kind.” needles,” she called across the you into?” The lady smiled cafeteria.

“My sister has a Collie,” he sympathetically and held out said slowly, fearful of what he her hand. “I’m Megan by the “No need,” he said, because was agreeing to. “But she’s not way.” he always carried some in his dead.” satchel.

“Nice to meet you, I’m Eugene.”

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By Jackie Brewster

The World’s Biggest Coffee Morning is Macmillan’s biggest fundraising event for people facing cancer and The Broad Oak Pub Company is committed to supporting this great cause in our pubs.

So we’re inviting you to come along to one of our pubs and help us raise money for this worthy charity.

Simply come along as part of the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning, enjo a coffee with us on the dates/times shown below and make a enjoy donation to Macmillan.

Date – Friday 29th September Time – 10am to 12noon

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French Classes

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Whether it’s fencing or decking to full house restorations, KTM Property Maintenance & Landscaping is only a click or a call away.

For a free, friendly quote please call KTM on: 07802 404 970 More photo’s are on facebook

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Become a Qualified Mental Health First Aider Discounted places available, book now!

“Everyone needs to be equipped with Mental Health First Aid Skills in the same way they do for Physical Health First Aid”

HOW CAN YOU TELL?

Did you know 1 in 4 of us will have a mental health problem in any year?

Sometimes it’s the little things you do that make a big difference.

Mental Health First Aid starts with you. Talking and learning about mental health is important.

It can help us to recover. It can strengthen relationships and take the taboo out of something that affects us all.

Learn more about mental health and how to look after yours and others mental wellbeing.

Mental Health First Aid is an internationally recognised training course, designed to teach people how to spot the signs and symptoms of mental ill health and provide help on a first aid basis.

Everyone on the course is taught a set of skills which enables them to support someone experiencing mental health issues and to promote positive mental wellbeing.

What will I learn on a two-day MHFA course?

Session 1 – Mental Health First Aid, mental health and depression Session 2 – Depression (continued) and suicidal crisis Session 3 – Anxiety, personality disorders and eating disorders, self-harm Session 4 – Psychosis, schizophrenia and bipolar disorder

Mental Health First Aid England Accredited 2 day Course RRP - £300.00 We are offering a Discounted price of £160.00 per person, + £20 per person for the MHFA manual and workbook (both are excellent support resources) & Z card.

Course Date: Thursday 30th November and Thursday 7th December, (9am – 5pm) Venue: Forest Hills Hotel, Frodsham (book today as places are limited!).

3hr MHFA Lite course - introduction to Mental health awareness is on 25th November 10.30am arrive to start at 11am-2pm at Beehive Healthcare, Chester. RRP £75, discounted offer £50 plus £9 for the workbook Following completion, you will receive a certificate to confirm that you are a Qualified Mental Health First Aider. The standard MHFA training can be attended by adults aged 16 upwards.

Don’t delay, book today, through your local accredited MHFA Instructor, Health and Wellbeing Specialist Practitioner, Julie Paterson on 07450 225452 Or email to reserve a place: juliewellbeing4performance@mail.com

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A* performance for Queen’s A -level students Girls at The Queen’s School are celebrating another outstanding year of A-level results with one fifth of all grades achieved at A*.

Despite the new more robust linear examinations, grades were up across the board with 20% of examinations passed at A*, 58% at A*- A and 87% at A*-B. The school maintained its 100% pass rate.

Headmistress Mrs Sarah Clark said: “These grades are without doubt down to the hard work of the girls over the past two years and the dedication of our teachers.

“Three quarters of this year’s cohort outperformed their academic predictions which are set when the girls start Year 12 and based on independent tests. This is hugely positive for our pupils and demonstrates how we as a school add value to the outcomes of even the brightest pupils.”

“Our sixth form experience has been designed holistically to enable girls to achieve the best academic results possible for them, all the while preparing them to shine at university and in the world of work.”

This year 82% of pupils will be heading to their first choice university with 94% of them studying at either Oxford or Cambridge, Russell Group or a Times Top 20 institutions.

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Home & Interiors Inspired by Colour

By Katherine Sorrell

dyes could be extracted from other sources, such as ultramarine blue from ground lapis lazuli gemstones or Tyrian purple, where 10,000 boiled snails produced just one gram of dye. the story of colour is the story of society, of fashion, of the way we live, of science, of art – in fact, of mankind itself. We look at all aspects of colour, from its history to this year’s most fashionable shades.

Did you know there was a time when green wallpaper could kill? Or that a very expensive dye was made from boiled snails? In the Palaeolithic era about 35,000 years ago - Stone Age man began to create cave paintings using earth pigments mixed with resin, water or glue made from animal bones and hides. For centuries the most widely used natural pigments were extracted from soil and rocks, plants, insects and animals. Ash and chalk were also basics; at a price, however, strong, bright pigments or

Historically, the use of colour was governed by ease of availability and thus cost. The richest colours were always reserved for the most important parts of religious and royal interiors. In the Georgian period, the affordable ‘common’ colours included stone and timber colours, greys and whites – in the form of distemper and white lead.

Middle class households would often use the slightly more expensive oil colours such as ‘drab’ (dull brownish grey), olive, pea green and sky blue.

More expensive paints included pink, lemon, orange and straw colour, while the most costly were verdigris, ultramarine and smalt, a glittering blue.

Everything changed from the early 19th century, when chemists began to develop synthetic colours at lower

cost. Many new colours were developed and old ones were improved - though an exception was Emerald Green, commercially available from 1814 to the early 1900s, as fumes from wallpaper printed with the arsenic-based ink could be deadly. The new Victorian palette included bottle greens, gold, burgundy, crimson, rose, violet and mahogany, as well as intense chemical yellows, blues and greens.

Edwardian hues became softer and paler and, ever since, colour has followed the rollercoaster of fashion and scientific advances: from the ‘greeneryyallery’ of the Aesthetic movement to the brilliant white produced by the introduction of titanium dioxide in 1916 and from the sorbet colours of the Fifties right through to the pinks, blues and greens of 2017. It’s fair to say that the modern world of colour has no limits.

main image: Plushious quilted and hand-embroidered bedspread in velvet by linum, £320, the french bedroom company: 01444 415 430; frenchbedroomcompany.co.uk.

What are this year’s most fashionable colours? greenery: Colour authority beautifully to the botanicals and post-pretty, and it’s literally Pantone’s colour of 2017, trend that’s so hot right now. everywhere.

Greenery is described as ‘a millennial PinK: Also Denim Drift: Dulux’s colour fresh and zesty yellow-green of the year for 2017, Denim Drift shade that evokes the first days known as Tumblr Pink and Scandi Pink, Millennial Pink is versatile and easy to use in of spring when nature’s greens is a soft, dusky pink that was every room of the house, from revive, restore and renew’. inspired by Wes Anderson’s kitchen cupboards and soft Greenery is ideal for adding film The Grand Budapest Hotel furnishings to floor coverings pops of colour in the form of and the rose gold iPhone. It’s and entire walls. It’s easy to cocushions, cupboard fronts been called gender-neutral ordinate with, too. or vases. It also lends itself To advertise call: 01928 727 165 or email: helsbytohand@btinternet.com 20

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To view more bathrooms on display please call in to

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Beauty Therapist & Make Up Artist Fully qualified & insured with 8 years experience. Based in Helsby.

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Hobbies Who Needs To Run When You Can WALK?

By Kate McLelland It’s my first time with a local Nordic walking group, and no matter how hard I try, I remain at the back of the line while my companions steam on ahead. When we stop I am more than slightly out of breath and deeply apologetic about lagging so far behind.

The others laugh at my serious expression, telling me that most ‘newbies’ quickly learn to keep up, once they have mastered the simple technique required.

My fellow walkers come from different backgrounds and are of varying heights, ages and fitness levels. However, all are unanimous in their praise of Nordic Walking. As we sit and chat over a cup of coffee at the end of the session, they tell me about the transformational effect walking has had on their lives, from aiding recovery after a hip operation to helping with weight loss.

you forward. This removes pressure from the knees, making you feel much lighter on your feet; that’s the reason why Nordic Walking is often taken up by people who have undergone a hip replacement operation.

It’s recommended that you learn the technique required from a qualified instructor, and you can find lists at either nordicwalking. co.uk (call 01392 956 856) or britishnordicwalking. org.uk (call 01446 773 876). Classes range from gentle walks for people with health concerns to workout walks designed to improve fitness, encourage weight loss and tone the body.

Most instructors will provide the poles required; other than that, all you need is good walking shoes and appropriate, weatherproof clothing.

physical activity recommend that adults participate in 150 minutes of “moderate intensity, aerobic, physical activity” every week, which breaks down to thirty minutes of exercise per day, five days per week. If every person in the UK followed the CMO’s recommendations, it would save 37,000 lives each year and lead to around 300,000 fewer cases of type 2 diabetes.

The health benefits are even greater for heart patients.

Research carried out by the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in California discovered that brisk walking was more effective than running in reducing the risk of heart disease. What’s more, the benefits of walking aren’t limited to physical health. The mental health charity “Mind” claims that countryside walks can raise self-esteem and reduce depression, and most doctors agree that exercise can improve sleep patterns.

Why walking is good for health Walking the nordic Way However, if you’re not keen Nordic Walking originally on striding out with the help began as a summer training Although thirty minutes is of poles, a reasonably brisk regime for cross-country the ideal length of time for conventional walk can do skiers. In order to walk the a daily walk, Dr I-Min Lee, a you almost as much good.

Nordic way, you use poles professor at Harvard Medical The UK Chief Medical that engage your arms School, suggests starting Officer’s guidelines and upper To advertise call: 01928 727 165 oron email: helsbytohand@btinternet.com 26 body, propelling

with three ten minute walks each day, then building up to the full 30 minutes when you feel more confident.

Achilles notch: a little dip cut into the back, designed to relieve stress on the Achilles tendon.

the right way to walk It’s vital to maintain a good posture when you walk, so tighten your stomach muscles and keep your spine straight, with shoulders relaxed and your chin parallel to the ground, trying not to lean too far forward or too far back. Let your arms swing naturally and use the whole of your foot as you walk, rolling from heel to toe. Good shoes will improve stability and allow your feet to bend naturally: they should be made of waterproof material, with a thick heel (to absorb the shock as your heel contacts the ground) and flexible soles. Also look out for an

Walkers should always be aware of any potential hazards in their path, but don’t be tempted to look down at your feet, as this will alter the alignment of your spine. Casting your gaze just a few feet ahead allows you to keep your head upright whilst still looking out for trip hazards or muddy puddles.

Although figures released by the RAC Foundation suggest that pedestrian casualties on our roads are reducing year on year, it is sensible to take precautions if part of your walking route includes a public highway. The Highway Code advises walkers to keep to the right-hand side

of the road so they can see oncoming traffic, but to temporarily cross over before a sharp right-hand bend in order to remain visible to traffic. Wearing high visibility clothing or reflective materials at night or in murky conditions will also help car drivers see you.

Back at home, after my first Nordic walking session, I’m aware that my body has had a thorough workout and I look forward to soaking in a hot bath as a reward for all that exercise. Next time I see a runner I won’t feel my usual pang of guilt that I’m not out there as well, with my heart racing and my feet pounding the tarmac.

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Ideal for those with concerns over distance and pace. A gentle safe way to walk yourself fitter! These walks include exercises that help with flexibility,EaEasy balance and strength whilst using poles to improve general fitness and increase joint mobility.

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Serenity Beauty & Skin Clinic

Open Monday - Saturday with late nights Wed / Thurs / Fri ‘til 8pm

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Join us for a Pedicure and Cake every Friday ÂŁ25 Receive a Free 30 minute Facial with all Elemis Facial Gift Sets New Website and Price List from October Gift vouchers available to purchase over the phone or in the salon!

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

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Christmas at the

White Lion Alvanley

Christmas is a wonderful time of the year to spend time in a traditional British pub such as the White Lion. Our fires will be roaring, ceilings decorated with boughs of holly and we’ll be serving some of the best seasonal food and drink that makes the festive period really special.

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

Christmas Day If you fancy a more relaxing day with no cooking and washing up then our sumptuous five course meal is available at £65 per person.

Book Your Christmas Celebrations Now We get booked up very quickly, especially for Christmas Day, therefore if you do want to reserve a table please call us as soon as possible on 01928 722949.

Our Christmas menu is available now and can be viewed on our website at www.whitelionalvanley.co.uk or if you’d like a printed menu please pop into the pub and pick one up.

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Cake and Bake Coconut Rice Pudding with Caramelised Apples A classic with a twist, this creamy rice pudding has added coconut milk for extra flavour and is served with spiced apples in a caramel sauce.

Ingredients: • 50g unsalted butter, softened • 100g pudding rice • 400ml full-fat milk • 200ml coconut milk • 40g caster sugar • 1 tbsp runny honey • 2 red apples, skinned, cored and cut into wedges • 75g demerara sugar • 1-2 tsp ground cinnamon • 2 tbsp apple juice

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1. Preheat the oven to 150°C, fan 130°C, gas 2.

Use a little of the softened butter to thoroughly grease a 1.2-litre shallow ovenproof dish.

2. Tip the pudding rice into the buttered dish and stir in the milk and coconut milk. Add the caster sugar and stir again. Bake in the oven for 45 minutes. Carefully remove the dish and give the pudding a good stir, then stir in the honey and dot with a little more of the butter. Return to the oven for a further 1 hour 30 minutes or until a golden skin has formed and most of the milk has been absorbed by the rice.

3. About 10 minutes before the rice pudding is ready, melt the rest of the butter in a heavy– based frying pan over a medium heat. Add the apple slices and fry for 1-2 minutes, turning once.

Sprinkle over the demerara sugar and cook gently, without stirring, until the sugar dissolves.

Stir in the cinnamon and apple juice and simmer for a further few minutes until syrupy.

You can use other fruit slices 4. Stir the rice pudding (remove the skin first, if instead of the apples – try preferred) and spoon into bowls. Top with the peaches or pears or halved apples and syrup and serve. apricots.

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Houseplants Go Home

by Pippa Greenwood

This year I didn’t get a summer holiday but I’m proud to say that my houseplants did – no need for costly air fares or overpriced hotels and dodgy meals out however, because they spent the summer in the garden. Most houseplants grown widely up and down the country need to be just that, plants in houses, but come the summer it usually gives them a real boost to get the higher natural light levels, refreshing (relatively warm) rainfall and seriously fresh air. But now that September is here it is time to bring them indoors. The daytime temperatures are generally warm enough in almost all areas of the country but there will soon be some noticeably nippy nights and these can do untold damage, especially to some of the more tender varieties.

from your seasonal break!

First I go over them checking for dead, damaged or dying leaves, and then use a sharp pair of scissors to remove these, cutting back neatly into clean, healthy growth. Next it is time to inspect the stems, foliage and any flowers for pests and diseases. There is often a wide range of these problems that can infest or infect your houseplants, and it always pays to bring them in totally clean. Look out for white powdery mildew deposits, often accompanied by a bit of leaf yellowing, and check for greyish fuzzy fungal patches caused by the notorious Botrytis or grey mould - this will often start out on an already dead part of the plant such as a faded leaf or flower, but is often associated with yellowing, petal browning and dieback too.

sugary honeydew - or aphids, which may be found clustered on the more tender, newer growth. If you find any infestation, it is essential it is dealt with before the plants go inside, as once the pots are back indoors the pests will flourish in the now warmer and more protected conditions, and will soon multiply and may even spread to other healthy plants, causing potential chaos! Most problems like these, if caught early, can be dealt with by using a sharp pair of scissors or secateurs to snip off infected areas, or by some careful picking off by hand. If you find scale insects, aphids or fluffy patches of mealy bug, you can purchase a brilliant biocontrol to sort them out in a totally environmentally friendly way that is also completely safe for you and your pets. For more information, visit www. pippagreenwood.com/ products/protect-your-crops.

Before bringing them in Also look for pests like though, it is essential to put scale insects - tiny brownish your plants through their elliptical insects which feed paces; think of it as being beneath leaves or on soft a bit like going through stems, often producing Once the plants themselves advertise 01928 727 165 orof email: helsbytohand@btinternet.com 36 on your To Customs way back call: copious quantities sticky, have had a check over, I

always inspect the pots, including the surface of the compost and beneath the base and rim of the pot itself.

If you can, and as long as the plant won’t be damaged in the process, gently ease it out of its pot and check the root ball. This may sound a little extreme but all of these more ‘hidden’ and out of the way places provide perfect places for stowaways: the pests which live in the garden but would appreciate spending the cooler weather in your house - things like vine weevils, slugs and snails. Not the sort of house guests you or your plants would appreciate, I’m sure.

When the check over is complete, gently scrape away the uppermost surface

of the compost and replace with the same quantity of fresh, similar compost, wipe down the sides of the pot and take your plants inside, taking care not to put them anywhere which is too hot, too dry or too draughty for their liking.

couple when I was working at The Woburn Abbey Garden Show this summer, and they’ve proved to be a beautiful reminder of a lovely show and I know that even with my sometimes erratic care they should keep on performing for years to come!

Once your old favourites are safely re-installed in their old positions and are free from unwanted guests, you may like to treat yourself to a new houseplant or two.

There are some wonderful (and amazingly good value) houseplants readily available in garden centres now and you’ll often find some gems in the supermarket too - how about a marvellously elegant moth orchid (Phalaenopsis) or two? I treated myself to a

Visit Pippa’s website www. pippagreenwood.com for her ‘Winter thru’ Spring Collection’ of gorgeous UK-grown garden-ready vegetable plants ready for delivery in September. You’ll also find many gardening items including growing frames, SpeedHoes, SpeedWeeders, raised bed kits, Nemaslug and other nematode controls, copper tape, pull-out EasyTunnels, signed books and lots more besides.

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

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Creative Writing Helping Your Child To Create Stories

by Kate Duggan kateduggan.co.uk Whether they’re slaying dragons or discovering new worlds, children’s imagination knows no bounds. When it comes to creating stories with characters and plots though, it can be difficult to get started when faced with a blank page.

A few props and story prompts can really help to get those creative juices flowing.

Creating CharaCters Fill a cloth bag with accessories, such as perfume and aftershave samples, a silk tie, an old pair of glasses, a toy, a brooch, a hat, a watch and other personal items.

Try to avoid things that your child already associates with someone they know. Scour your local charity shops and ask friends for donations. You could also add a few fantastical items to the bag, like a pirate hat, fairy wand, bottle of witch’s potion, toy spaceship and so on.

picture of them, or both.

Creating stories If your child is struggling to think of a story, creative prompts can help them to get started. You could come up with a scenario and ask them to think about what might happen next. For example, ‘Your character finds a door hidden behind a bookcase. It’s only two feet high, so they have to crawl through it. What do they find when they do?’

Alternatively, you can write short story prompts on pieces of paper. Here’s a few to get you started: • Goes to space • Gets lost • Makes a new friend • Invents something • Has their wish come true • Goes on holiday • Discovers they have a superpower • Finds a hurt animal • Discovers a secret door

writing. Your child could: • Tell you the story • Act it out • Make puppets and put on a show • Create a comic strip extra resourCes There are lots of free online resources to help you. A good place to start is www. youngwriters.co.uk, which offers downloadable workshops and activities.

Creativity for Kids makes fun craft kits, including Create Your Own Pop Up Books. The kit includes two books, several colouring pens, stickers and pop-up elements (see main picture). It kept our young testers entertained for a good couple of hours, and the results have become treasured keepsakes. The kit costs £16.50 and can be bought from Amazon, Hobbycraft and independent arts and craft shops.

Ask your child to choose two Fold each story prompt up so If your child needs a bit of or three items from the bag, it can’t be read, and ask your motivation, they could enter without looking. Then ask child to choose one or two. a competition. Libraries and them to create a character They can then use the prompts literacy organisations often based around the items. Ask as the basis for their story. organise or advertise children’s questions to help. What does Don’t be too rigid. If they don’t creative writing competitions, the character look like? Are like the prompt, let them pick as do Writing Times (www. they male or female? How old another. If they have a different writingtimes.co.uk), Young are they? What do they like idea for a story, even better!

Writers (www.youngwriters. doing? Where do they live? And co.uk) and Families magazine telling their story so on. Your child can then write To advertise 01928 727isn’t 165just or email: (www.familiesonline.co.uk). about helsbytohand@btinternet.com about42 their character, or draw acall: Storytelling

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Christmas at the

Netherton Hall Frodsham

Christmas is a wonderful time of the year to spend time in a traditional British pub such as the Netherton Hall. Our fires will be roaring, ceilings decorated with boughs of holly and we’ll be serving some of the best seasonal food and drink that makes the festive period really special.

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

Christmas Day If you fancy a more relaxing day with no cooking and washing up then our sumptuous five course meal is available at £65 per person.

Book Your Christmas Celebrations Now We get booked up very quickly, especially for Christmas Day, therefore if you do want to reserve a table please call us as soon as possible on 01928 01928 732342.

Our Christmas menu is available now and can be viewed on our website at www.nethertonhallpub.co.uk or if you’d like a printed menu please pop into the pub and pick one up.

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Tom meets Parker Knoll

by Tom Hughes

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Whilst slumped in front of the TV one Sunday afternoon, I watched through the patio doors as the angry wind of late summer forced Sarah’s line of washing into a headless dance routine.

Tired, bored, overcome with ennui, I sneered at a smug couple deciding not to cash in and buy a ramshackle pile of bricks on a Place in the Country. What to do? I decide to enlist the help of My Dearly Beloved. “Sarah?

Do you want to have another stab at Line of Duty IV?” Enter my betrothed, purposefully wiping her hands on a tea towel. Clearly unimpressed with my virtually supine position, she said, “Thomas (immediate use of my Sunday name – bad start), do you think I’ve time to gawp at the box all day?”

a house to run and anyway I’m not ploughing through the whole thing if you’re going to shout, ‘As if that would happen!’ every five minutes. And can you sit up properly? Look at that cushion; it’s practically on the floor. Actually, come to think of it…”

As Sarah inspected the condition of our oldest item of soft furnishing, my blood slowly turned to ice. “In fact, that’s made up my mind - I’ve put up with this tatty old thing for long enough.”

“Are you leaving me?”

“Not you, this sofa; it’s a disgrace.”

So, strapped into the Mondeo Ghia, off we set towards that vast expanse of corporate real estate - the retail park.

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“What’s up with you?”

Half-heartedly I raised a solitary finger and pointed to a garish sign in the window.

“Look Sarah, they’re actually having a sale. What amazing good fortune.”

Through the double doors we went. A tired-looking chap in early middle age padded “Well, when the new one over. Wearing a badly fitting arrives he will be relegated tie and a short-sleeved shirt, to his bed under the stairs. he did his best to raise a You’ve got to stop treating smile. “Welcome to Furniture him like a baby.”

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here next to me, come on, get comfy.”

Gingerly, I eased myself down onto the sofa which, I had to admit, was indeed very comfortable. As the woman prattled on, my hand reached out absent-mindedly for the tag hanging off the arm. I turned it over and glanced at the price.

I looked around. “Is he the store manager?”

Ninety seconds later, we were standing back outside the shop, where Sarah sighed, “Tom, I’m meeting Hannah now for lunch.

Listen, come to think of it, it’s you who always sits on the blasted thing so I’ll let you decide.” And with that, off she went to meet our daughter.

A quizzical look from our new friend. “No sir, now sit down

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The club currently runs two senior teams which both play in the North West Raging Bull Leagues. In 2015-16, the 1st Team came within minutes of achieving a League & Cup double – crowned champions of Division Five South but agonisingly losing out in the LBS Plate Final.

This season saw more success, with an impressive 3rd place in the league seeing the 1st Team once again secure promotion, whilst the club’s newly formed 2nd Team by no Seni r Tr means disgraced themselves with a 7th placeTueo sd aining finish of their own.

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Junior Teams first took to the pitch in Helsby colours following England's World Cup win in 2003 and since then the club has grown to the point that teams now represent the club from Under-7 through to Under-16.

Building on it’s reputation as a family club, Helsby RUFC has in recent years also introduced Summer Touch Rugby, which takes place every year from June through September on Tuesday evenings at the club’s pitches adjacent to Tesco Helsby. With the sessions aimed at all ages, shapes and sizes taking part, they are a perfect opportunity for newcomers to try their hand at the game and for old-hands to show that they haven’t lost it!

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History Man’s Best Friend By Catherine Rose to obey the rules of their pack.

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Today’s domestic dog is the most varied mammal on earth in terms of shape, size and behaviour. The oldest dog remains date back 19 thousand years and were uncovered at a Palaeolithic site close to the Ukraine. Another Palaeolithic tomb excavated in Israel contained the skeletons of a man and his dog who had been buried together, demonstrating the bond in life between the two.

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We know from murals that dogs were kept by the ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans. Chinese emperors lavished so much care on their canine companions that they were even said to have their own servants.

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Lighter, summery shades of lipsticks tend to give way to warmer, deeper hues as the weather gets colder.

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Motoring

By James Baggott

Husband and wife taking on 10k-mile rally in electric car

As if tackling the gruelling, 10,000-mile Mongol Rally wasn’t tough enough, adventurer Chris Ramsey will be upping the ante, competing this year in an electric Nissan Leaf.

With just a few modifications, EV evangelist Ramsey, 40, from Aberdeen, and his wife Julie, will set off from Goodwood on 16th July on an adventure they expect will take up to two months to complete.

what is the mongol rally?

It’s a 10,000-mile charity drive across the mountains and deserts of Europe and Asia. Each team is expected to raise a minimum of £1,000 for charity. The rules state that participants must drive a sub-1.0-litre car, as it will make the event more of a challenge with a greater chance of a breakdown, meaning drivers can interact with locals along the way. The drive is unsupported, with no backup all the way from Goodwood to Ulan-Ude.

attempted to do it, so this is unique. There are 330 other teams entered so far and not one is electric. People think the biggest challenge will be the charging infrastructure and how to get a charge, but for me it’s going to be crossing borders. This car can charged from any kind of angle, from any kind of electric source, so for me the tough bit will actually be navigating borders like those of Russia and Ukraine.

Not only will they be forced have you done anything to tackle tough terrain and like this in an electric unfamiliar roads, they’ll also car before? have the added challenge of I’ve completed a number of why did you choose finding somewhere to charge electric vehicle adventures in to do this in a nissan up every 90 miles. Here Chris Nissan Leafs. I’ve done John leaf? explains why he chose to take O’Groats to Land’s End and This is the first time anybody’s on the epic drive in the first back in just over 48 hours, ever entered the Mongol Rally electric car ever to enter the and I was the first person to in an electric vehicle or even rally. 76 To advertise call: 01928 727 165 or email: helsbytohand@btinternet.com

complete the North Coast 500, which is the new ‘Route 66’ of Scotland. The Mongol Rally, for me, was always the next challenge. I’m going to be travelling about 90 to 100 miles per charge and the rally is all about an adventure and having a long experience, so the short distances between charges means I can stop and enjoy the whole scenery, the cultures and environments – and meet the public along the way, who will hopefully help with charging. what are you looking forward to most?

We’ve tied in very closely with local governments and one is the Kazakhstani government, so when we get to the capital city, Astana, we’ll be attending

a future fuels event. We’re going to show the Leaf off to the public there because Kazakhstan is really looking to get hold of the whole electric vehicle revolution. how have you prepared the leaf for the trip?

We’ve done very little in terms of the drivetrain – the car is a bog-standard 30kW Nissan Leaf. What we’ve done is strip down the back of the car to reduce the weight, taking it down by about 34kg, and we’ve prepared the underside of the car with a 6mm aluminium plate to protect it on rough terrain. Outside of that, we’ve put a roof rack on the top, added some LED lights, and we’ve got some rally tyres for when we get to the rougher stuff.

how long do you think the rally will take you?

It’s going to take us about six to eight weeks. We’ve allowed a bit of float in there because it’s about having an adventure, not about getting there first, so we’ve planned it so that we can stop off along the way.

I’m going to have a co-driver with me too. I’m fortunate to have my wife, who’s just as passionate about electric cars as I am, and she loves to travel - so it’ll be a perfect combination.

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too, along with tissues such as corneas, heart valves, skin, bone and tendons. becoming an organ donor Joining the Register expresses your wish and legal authorisation to donate organs.

Organ Donation Week (previously National Transplant Week) runs from 4th-10th September this year. This awareness week is vital because organ donation is still mired in myths. But it saves lives, and that life could be yours or that of a loved one.

96% of us would take an organ if needed. yet only 29% of us are on the organ donor register.

“People waiting for transplants depend on people being willing to donate their organs and sadly, on average, three people die every day across the UK due to a shortage of donated organs,” says Sally Johnson, Director of Organ Donation and Transplantation for NHS Blood and Transplant. the need for donations In the UK, fewer than 6,000 people a year die in circumstances where they can become a donor and many are unregistered.

Everyone who is legally competent can register, irrespective of age and health.

However, you cannot become an organ donor if you have Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD), cancer that has spread in the last 12 months or HIV (although you may be able to donate to another person who has HIV).

Although children can register, their parents or guardians are still asked for consent before donation occurs – except for Scotland, where parents or guardians of children aged 12 and above can’t legally overrule their wish to donate.

Donation of organs usually occurs after brain stem death (permanent loss of brain activity) or circulatory death (irreversible loss of heart and lung function).

However, currently living donors outnumber deceased donors from either group. So, what’s ‘living donation’?

leukaemia.

Living donation is particularly vital for the 5,000 people in the UK who need a kidney transplant. Last year, more than 250 patients died waiting for a kidney. Donating your kidney straight to a recipient you know is called directed kidney donation.

“We hope people across the UK will get behind the week and the opportunity it presents to focus people’s attention on organ donation,” says Sally Johnson. how to register as an organ donor You can register online at www.organdonation.nhs. uk/register-to-donate/ or at your GP surgery. You can also register when applying for a driving licence, European Health Insurance card (EHIC) or Boots Advantage card.

Wales adopted a soft opt-out policy in 2015. If you don’t opt out of organ donor registration, you’re presumed not to object to being a donor. how to donate organs or tissues as a living donor: To donate organs, contact the transplant centres listed at www. odt.nhs.uk/transplantation/ transplant-units-in-uk/ To donate tissues, contact the National Referral Centre on 0800 432 0559 or email: national.referral.centre@nhsbt. nhs.uk.

living donation In 2016/17, 950 people became There are currently 6,342 living donors. Living donors people on the UK transplant can donate a kidney, a small waiting list. During the last part of their liver or discarded financial year, over 400 people bone (after a replacement for more information, visit: on the waiting list died. operation). If you have a www.organdonation.nhs.uk The most commonly planned caesarean, you can www.nhsbt.nhs.uk transplanted organs are the donate blood from the umbilical www.organdonationscotland.org heart, kidney, lungs and liver. cord after birth. This contains (Scotland) But the pancreas and small stem cells that can treat lifethreatening diseases bowel can organdonationwales.org (Wales) To advertise call: 01928 727 165 orlike email: helsbytohand@btinternet.com 80 be transplanted

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Finance

By Ann Haldon

How to Build Up Your Credit Rating at University stage?

Being able to borrow money when you need it is a crucial part of everyday life for most people. It enables you to enter the property market when the time comes, helps you buy your first car, and provides the means to deal with emergencies when they happen.

Many undergraduate bank accounts offer a credit card and arranged overdraft facility when you start university, with the overdraft facility often being increased over the following years depending on the risk involved to the lender. do lenders think you will default?

This is partly how lenders decide whether or not to accept an application for borrowing – it’s based largely on the risk of default that you present to them. This risk is assessed using your credit file, which contains a credit rating and other information.

• apply for a credit-builder credit card These credit cards are for people with no credit history, or a poor credit rating that needs to be rebuilt. In your case, a card such as this will allow you to build up a good credit history, as long as you are sensible and use it in the right way.

You should use it each month to pay for regular but relatively low outgoings - your food shopping, for example, or rail tickets. The crucial part is to pay off the balance in full, and without fail, every month.

Missing a single payment will instantly damage your credit rating. You will also be charged a high interest rate on the outstanding balance, and late payment fees. Using a credit-builder credit card is one of the most effective ways to build a good credit history if it’s used properly.

• don’t exceed your overdraft limit without authorisation Going over your arranged overdraft limit, even for a day, will trigger high interest charges and other fees, but crucially it will also damage your credit score. If you know that you’re going to need extra money for a limited time, talk to your bank and see if they’ll agree to increase your limit, even if it’s only on a temporary basis.

• avoid multiple applications for credit If you’re refused credit by one or more lenders it will adversely affect your credit rating, so it’s a good idea to avoid making multiple applications at the same time.

• include rent payments in your credit file The Rental Scheme was first introduced in 2016. It involves paying your rent to the landlord through an intermediary, who informs the credit reference agencies that you’ve paid on time.

• make sure you’re on the electoral register Any lender will want to see that you have a fixed The three main credit reference address, and be able to agencies in the UK – Experian, confirm your identity. This Equifax, and Callcredit – each increases confidence that hold their own information about you’re trustworthy, but as your credit history. At some Building a good credit rating a student living in halls the point whilst you’re at university, certainly takes time, but when best option is to use your it would be worthwhile checking your degree course is finished home address. You can with each agency to ensure the and you start work, you’ll be apply to be included on the information they hold is correct. thankful for the steps you’ve register by contacting your http://www.savethestudent. already taken. So what can local council or using the org/money/student-banking/ you do86 to help yourself at this call: 01928 gov.uk727 website.

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Contact Brian on 01928722196 or Colin on 01606882043 Helsby & District Caledonian Society Invite you to join them for Scottish Country Dancing on Monday evenings at 7.30pm in Helsby Community Centre Starting on Monday 4th September 2017 Beginners and experienced dancers welcome (tuition given) Just turn up on the night or ring 01928 722554 for more details

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FRODSHAM FILM SOCIETY

Films are shown at the Community Centre, Fluin Lane, Frodsham. 7.30pm For further details, please contact the membership secretary: Mr Alan Newsham 01928 722554

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Remembering Staff Nurse Ethel Saxon (1891 - 1917) on 3rd September.

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When the Church closed in 2000, the Memorial was relocated in the grounds of Frodsham Methodist Church, Kingsley Road, Frodsham.

Age & Weathering had left the structure in a poor state of repair.

As part of their brief, and with funding from Frodsham Town Council, WW1 Commemoration Working Group undertook to renovate the Memorial; and after intensive research to identify all the names, have succeeded in bringing the Memorial to its former glory. Frodsham Methodist Church, working jointly with the Group, is holding a special service, including re-dedication of the Memorial to honour Ethel Saxon, on Sunday 3rd September. The service, conducted by Rev Andrew Emison, will start at 10.45 am at Frodsham Methodist Church.

Group member Pammi Taylor said, “Hoping for sunshine, we trust many people will join us, whatever the weather, and hear the story of Ethel & her connection with Frodsham.�

Contact Pammi on 01928 731932 for details of this and other planned events.

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