Heswall Local November 2018

November 2018 Issue 121

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Heswall INSIDE THIS MONTH: n Thornton Hall honoured n Bake Off visit n Festival finale n Cafe celebrates 20 years n Legal column n What’s on guide

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Heswall seems to be attracting some of the top showbiz names these days. Normally because they have a book to plug - but let’s not complain too much. Last month we had Gary Barlow, Michael Palin and Bruce Grobbelaar. This month will see Prue Leith, Jeffrey Archer and historian Dan Snow come to town.

This month’s edition also has news of an honour for Thornton Hall, author visits, a new head at Neston High School, celebrations at the Beacon Cafe and the regular features, including Heswall Hall, gardening, book reviews, a legal column and what’s on guide.

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Fully licensed bar at reasonable prices, food by The Bhaji Box. Tickets £12 from www.buytickets.at/heswallhall

The bands will all be set up on the main floor, arranged in a format made popular by Later with Jools Holland. Full bar and food available throughout the evening!

This promises to be a fantastic evening of live music - not to be missed!

Tickets £5 available from www.buytickets.at/heswallhall This is a unique event and not to be missed On the 100 year anniversary of his death the multi award winning film, The Burying Party, tells the story of Wilfred Owen.Wilfred Owen returns to the Somme against the advice of his mentor Siegfried Sassoon, determined to follow his subject ‘The Pity of War’ to the very end.

“Visual Poetry” - New York Film Awards The evening will feature a live question and answer session with the cast and crew including Richard Weston (Director) and Matthew Staite (Wilfred Owen).

Tickets are £7.50 and strictly limited. Available now at Linghams and Gould’s, Heswall, MyGiftPlace (Neston) or online at www.buytickets.at/heswallhall Join us for a delicious lunch followed by a medley of songs performed by “Sing me Merseyside” led by Billy Hui. There will be a raffle and stalls selling cakes, hand-sewn gifts and floral decorations – ideal for Christmas!

Tickets are only £15 per head and in aid of the Wirral Fund for Children with Special Needs For tickets please contact Amanda Brand on 0151 632 2085 or email amanda.brand@btinternet.com Support a good cause and pick up some early Christmas gifts whilst you’re there!

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From the producers of The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel and with an all-star cast including Lily James, Tom Courtenay, Penelope Wilton, Jessica Brown Findlay, and Matthew Goode, comes a compelling romantic drama with an intriguing mystery at its heart. Set in Guernsey and London in WW2.

‘Witty, classy and relentlessly charming’ Tickets (£5) available from: Linghams and Gould’s, Heswall, Heswall Hall, and My Gift Place, Neston & online buytickets.at/heswallhall

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There will be street food, wine tasting, crafts, menu sampling and much more. Free Admission.

Organised by Heswall and District Business Association in support of Radio City Cash for Kids charity.

Flower demonstrator Beryl Cotton will wow our audience with stunning floral displays, which will be raffled at the end of the evening to raise money for Wirral Hospice St. John’s. £10 per person, including light refreshments.

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individuals, by assessing your lifestyle and irralBeacon Wetrooms Heswall’s Cafe will should family commitments while providing a certainly be your first choice soon by celebrating 20 unique look. years. when considering a new bathroom, Staffed entirely by The prices are competitive and with writes Hayley Ryder. volunteers from within excellent customer service, 100% Thethe brand new showroom Methodist Church and in Irby boasts customer satisfaction and with every of a consultation room and the Wirral community, all a wide variety aspect of your bathroom completed to the of displays to view withare Memento, Senique, profits from the café highest quality, what more could you want? given to charity.

My Nature and Subway with Subway 2 and Oh, and by the way customers receive a The last year saw the Joyce coming soon. freshly made cup of their favourite coffee, cafe distribute a record As aamount main dealer for renowned bathroom of £13,410 latte, cappuccino or espresso when they specialists Villeroy Boch, you are to local, national & and visit the showroom! guaranteed superb quality and the latest international charities.

Wirral Wetrooms really do appreciate technology. spa digital showers, The caféThere servesare coffee being part of their community and like home-grown tiledand televisions and food digital radios as well to participate in helping with Friends from Tuesday to in Friday as facilities to plug your Ipod so you can of Irby Library.

Their latest venture, I and songs! sing from along10.30am-2pm to your favourite was informed, is a sponsored charity on Saturday from 10amThe12noon. team at Wirral Wetrooms have over parachute jump, which seven of the team 20 years experience their Marjorie Griffiths,in from thefield so you will be undertaking to raise money for the can rest your bathroom café,assured said: “By that just coming Catterbridge Cancer Charity. will not only look fantastic but will be for coffee or a delicious Donations can be made via facebook you canThey give support fullylunch functional. pride themselves Justgiving.com/Wirral Wetrooms to so many on meeting thepeople needsless of families and fortunate that yourselves. without even realising it! There are not many places where you can go and really enjoy delicious ansforming food, loverly surroundings, uxurious g a statea friendly atmosphere and berit. Here know that by doing so you are supporting so many worthwhile charities. ions we are customers.

“All this happens because local people are willing to volunteer in our cafe. If you talk to them they will tell you “I really love it” - so if you have a few hours a week to spare, or maybe are newly retired, new volunteers are always most welcome.”

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Well known and respected local bathroom and wetroom experts, Wirral Wetrooms have announced a massive quarter of a million pound investment and expansion project. Pulling on their industry leading design skills and extensive experience, the team have planned a show-stopping new look that is set to revolutionise their Irby showroom.

The first phase of the expansion to their upstairs showroom has begun with renovations to incorporate fully functional bathrooms settings including 10 operational showers and 12 working basins and taps all with the latest digital technology. Added to this under floor heating and a working sauna so clients can really ‘soak up’ the full Wirral Wetrooms offering.

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Owner Dave Sergison commented, ‘Customers will literally be able to

get a live demo of all the must-have bathroom accessories. You can turn showers on, see how they perform on different settings and see for yourself how the valves and knobs work. There will be full audio visual equipment along with high-tech LED lighting throughout.’

And you can even spend-a penny by sampling the fabulous new Geberit Aquaclean! Finally, complete the picture by choosing from a selection of their stunning tiles and you really be able to create a ‘tried and tested’ space to be proud of.

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Dave and the team have always supported the local community in Irby and the surrounding areas, and played a part in the life and soul of the village and love being there,

Dave commented “We recognised Irby as a great place to stay and grow in, we like the space we are in.

We’ve taken on 2 apprentices and making this significant investment into the building can only improve it.”

“Our new showroom will be completely unique for the Wirral, and will revolutionise the experience of buying a new bathroom for our customers. We want nothing more than people to come in and try them out for themselves, even down to taking your shoes off and feel the under floor heating, you can even take a shower if you are game, we don’t mind!”

And with service and quality and experience that is second to none, your will be sure to find your slice of Bathroom Bliss, right here in the heart of Irby.

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Q Should I be concerned about how much water is used in spray-function toilets?

A The Geberit AquaClean 4000 only uses 400ml of water at each use, and although this is more than a normal loo, there are positive environmental aspects to this choice, such as using less toilet paper. Water, chemicals and other raw materials are wasted in the production of toilet paper, and while it’s biodegradable, the process still leaves chemical traces in our water supply.

Q I’m really interested in buying a Geberit toilet with a spray function, but I have heard they’re very expensive. Are there any more affordable alternatives?

For more information

Wirral Wetrooms is Wirral’s leading designer, supplier and installer of bespoke wetrooms.

To find out more information about the Geberit AquaClean range, call into Wirral Wetrooms in Irby Village and try it out for yourself! www.i-love-water.co.uk.

Wetroom installations introduce a sense of spaciousness and style.

We can create a room tailor-made to your requirements.

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Wirral Wetrooms We design, supply & install bathrooms & wetrooms

At Wirral Wetrooms, we pride ourselves in being one of the few showrooms in the UK who design, install and take full responsibility of all aspects of your bathroom project.

We bring attention to detail to create the perfect blend of aesthetics and functionality.

Wirral Wetrooms is the perfect answer in response to the growing demand for a tailored bathroom.

Offering a range of sophisticated international products to produce a bathroom unique to you, the customer, which will look as good in 10 years time as it does on day one.

At Wirral Wetrooms we never forget that we don’t choose you - you choose us!

Your complete satisfaction is our number one priority.

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Campion Solicitors are local, approachable and here to help l Conveyancing l Wills and Estate Planning l Probate l Family Matters l Attorney Documents

Office in the heart of Heswall

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Call 0151 342 9021 or visit www.campionsolicitors.co.uk 4 Milner Road, Heswall CH60 5RZ Email info@campionsolicitors.co.uk

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Campion Solicitors is a trading name of Campion Solicitors Limited, a firm authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, SRA identification number 614811.

Campion Solicitors Limited is a company registered in England and Wales, company number 9016590, registered office 4 Milner Road, Heswall, CH60 5RZ

Memory walk At Campion Solicitors, we decided to do the sponsored memory walk for Alzheimer’s in our own way. So we each undertook our own unique walk.

Jackie, Ann and Sophie decided to turn their dog walk into a sponsored walk and we have the lovely pictures to prove how gorgeous the dogs (and of course the owners!) are.

Pam, Rachel, Jayne and Janine did their own walks and Janine’s little boy Daniel wanted to wear the same colour tee shirt as his mummy!

Jayne had her picture taken by her pergola in the garden which is called Ben Nevis in memory of her mum who died last year after suffering with dementia for several years. Whilst mum was alive her grandchildren Carlene and Vicky did the Ben Nevis midnight sponsored climb for Dementia, but in memory of their lovely Nana Dot. The pergola was in the process of being built at the time so Jayne thought it fitting to give it the name of Ben Nevis!

We at Campion Solicitors are always working towards becoming Dementia Friendly and have all attended the Dementia friends Information Session. This helped our team to learn a little bit more about what it is like to live with dementia and how to turn that understanding into action.

We are experts in legal matters which can help people living with dementia and their families.

If you would like advice on this or any other legal matters please call us on 015 342 9021.

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Stars come out in Heswall Some of the biggest names in showbiz are making a beeline for Heswall these days. Last month saw Monty Python legend Michael Palin, Take That’s Gary Barlow and former Liverpool goalkeeper Bruce Grobbelaar visit the town to promote their new books, in association with Linghams bookshop, on Telegraph Road. Author Jeffrey Archer was due here in late October and Great British Bake Off judge Prue Leith will be here on 26th November.

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Heswall Hall Community Trust (HHCT) is a Trust formed in 2011 to manage Heswall Hall. The hall is managed by a small group of Trustees, professional staff and volunteers. The Trust is a registered charity and relies on the income raised

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Prue heads to Heswall FANS of the Great British Bake Off will be delighted to know that star judge Prue Leith will be in Heswall in November.

Prue will be meeting fans and signing copies of her cook book on Monday 26th November at Heswall Hall, as the guest of the Linghams book shop.

In her book are quick-to-whip-up suppers and dinner party showstoppers that are as much a pleasure to cook as to eat. Expect firmly established favourites, lazy leftovers, meat-free meals, exciting new flavour combinations and fresh takes on classic dishes. There’s also a chapter of puds inspired by Prue’s time on Bake Off – every one guaranteed to be ‘worth the calories’.

Tickets £15, which includes a signed copy of the book, are available from the shop on Telegraph Road.

OXTON ART FAIR Oxton Art Fair returns to the Williamson Art Gallery, Birkenhead on Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th November for its 15th year.

There are 19 professional and semi-professional artists and friends who will come together to showcase their work across three gallery rooms. There will be photography, printmaking and painting. Plus, beautifully hand-crafted pieces including; ceramics, jewellery, woodcraft and textiles.

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The Mayor and Mayoress of Wirral Cllr Geoffrey and Mrs Anne Watt were the special guests at the Orchestra dell’Arte gala performance at Heswall Hall to round off the Wirral Arts Festival. The event was sponsored

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Thornton Hall recognised in Michelin guide There are celebrations at Thornton Hall Hotel and Spa after it was listed in the Michelin Guide 2019.

The venue, in Thornton Hough, is the only hotel on the Wirral to make it into the prestigious guide.

General manager Geoff Dale says: “Being listed in the guide is a great achievement and a testament to the hard work of my team, hospitality is our business and providing a great guest experience is at the heart of what we do. To be recognised in this way makes me so proud”.

Thornton Hall is independently owned, offers 62 luxurious bedrooms, a fabulous awardwinning spa, wedding and function facilities, meeting rooms, and Lawns Restaurant home to the nationally recognised ‘Best tasting Afternoon Tea 2018’.

Over the last six years over £5million has been invested in transforming Thornton Hall into one of the most highly recognised hotels in the area. The investment has included adding to the spa facilities, refurbishment of all bedrooms, transformation of the main function rooms and Lawns restaurant.

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School shortlisted for eco prize Heswall Primary School has been shortlisted for the Eco School Project of the Year for its Science Under The Stars film - ‘Heswall Saves The Planet’. The awards night is on the 16th November at Liverpool Cathedral.

Christmas fair to provide early festive cheer The Wirral Bazaar, which has gone from strength to strength over the past 28 years, will open its doors once again this November, in a bid to raise thousands of pounds for North West Cancer Research.

Taking place on Tuesday 6th and Wednesday 7th November at Thornton Manor, the annual shopping spectacular features a collection of more than 70 stalls offering a variety of unique and beautiful Christmas gifts, which cannot be found on the high street.

Last year’s event attracted 3,500 visitors, and raised a record- breaking £52,000 for North West Cancer Research, with stall holders donating 10% of their takings to the local charity which funds life-saving cancer research.

This year’s Wirral Bazaar will take place in the Walled Garden Marquee on the Tuesday from 2pm-9pm and the Wednesday from 9.30am-3pm.

Entertainment will also be provided by SingMeMerseyside, The Bunker Boys and Birkenhead School Chamber Choir.

Entry is £4, and for more information visit www.wirralbazaar.com

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Hayley’s health and fitness

Lifestyle tips to get you fit and healthy Read the below for simple steps to becoming a healthy happier you. l Give yourself a realistic target and timescale to achieve. Be mindful that when weight comes off slowly it is more likely to stay off. l Avoid crash diets and quick fixes. Anything worth doing isn’t easy, you might lose 1st in two weeks crash dieting but then as soon as you eat normally you will gain your weight back and more! l You must get moving daily.

Office jobs mean many of us are so far from reaching the recommended 10,000 steps a day, log yours with a pedometer and start increasing your steps. l Limit your amount of food, start using the scales to measure your food! When you read calories on the back of food its often based on servings/ grams. People often double this even triple portions to fill their plate.

This means your literally eating double the calories per serving of food. l Take your time eating, avoid sitting in front of the TV to eat meals, chew your food properly it will tell your brain your full quicker. l How many take-aways are you having? If it’s more than one a month that’s too many! l Don’t be fooled by ‘no added sugar’, this doesn’t mean there is No sugar in them!

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l Exercise as well as diet, you might be less on the scales but if you still struggling to get up and down the stairs and can’t run for a bus without getting out of breath, it’s time to get your fitness up. Remember exercise as well as diet promotes all the internal benefits plus increasing muscle mass, which helps take pressure off your joints. l Be careful running, as soon as people diet they also hit to the pavements to shed the weight. Remember if you’re not used to running, build this up gradually, buy decent trainers to avoid impact, this isn’t always the quickest form of exercise to get results you want. Interval training has been proven to be more effective. l Drink lemon water, there are so many benefits to doing this daily, remember to drink more when exercising. l Cut out white bread. Opt for granary! l Remember you’re a role model to your child’s eating habits in later life. If they see you snacking all day on fast foods its likely they will think this is the norm, teach them good habits to prevent them from gaining excessive weight when they grow up.

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I come from an extensive family but November is the only month that there was just one birthday to celebrate. My Nana was born November 5th 1905 in Connah’s Quay, the eldest of a million children (I exaggerate but when I was a child I could not keep up with who was who). Aunties and uncles that were actually my cousins, mum had uncles younger than her and aunties who were similar ages.

We celebrated Nana’s birthday every year with a party and fireworks and a huge great bonfire… it was a long time before I realised that in fact when dad had said Bonfire Night was for Nana it was actually to do with a plot to blow up the Houses of Parliament!

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BEX This young all white male cat came to us as a stray. Can you offer him his ideal home? He is very friendly and loves attention. An experienced cat owner is needed as he sometimes gets overexcited and will give you a little nip but usually it is only in play. Because of this we would not consider homing him with a family with young children Bex is about two years old he is neutered, vaccinated and micro chipped.

Stanley is three years old and very friendly. Unfortunately Stanley has the FIV virus so must be kept as an indoor cat. He will make a very loyal and loving companion. He follows his fosterer around everywhere and when she sits down Stanley thinks it is especially so he can sit on her lap. Stanley is the perfect companion, he is happiest on your knee, or on the newspaper you are trying to read.

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Blue is this handsome boy is a bit on the nervous side but then who wouldn't be after finding himself shut out of his home in the coldest of weather, when his owner moved out and left him behind.

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Regular events in Heswall

Mondays Pram & Buggy Group: Soft play area for babies. Big Toy Play, Crafts, Singing, Refreshments. Heswall Methodist Church Hall, opposite the old Police Station, Telegraph Road, Heswall CH60 0AE. Every Monday 9.30am - 11am. Just £2 per session.

Tuesdays Health Walk - Arrowe Park, from 10am. This is a new Health Walk run by Wirral NHS Community Trust. Meet at the Red Rooms Cafe near the golf course Clubhouse at Arrowe Park. The contact is Helen Webster on 0151 630 8383.

Wednesdays Conservation Work - Heswall Dales, 10:30am - 3:30pm. Come and volunteer to do tasks involving footpath restoration, heathland management, site surveys etc. Please wear suitable clothing, footwear and bring a packed lunch. Meet at the Rangers Office off Oldfield Road. Free event. Call the Wirral rangers on 677 7594 or email dantravis@ wirral.gov.uk Wednesdays The Singing Café 10.30am- 12 noon, at the Church of the Good Shepherd, next to the Bus Station, Telegraph Road. Music for everybody (popular and classic). Come and join the fun, relax, and enjoy a singalong. Coffee and biscuits 50p. Call 342 3471.

Fridays Church Mice Playtime: Fun for under 5’s. Mice hunt, Singing, Instruments, Crafts, Storytime, Refreshments, Play. Heswall Methodist Church Hall, opposite the old Police Station, Telegraph Road, Heswall CH60 0AE Every Friday 9.30am - 11am. Just £2 per session.

First Tuesday of the month Wirral Breast Cancer Support Group meets upstairs at Meyer Hall, Village Road, Bebington Village (near the civic centre) from 7pm – 9pm. There is a varied programme of speakers and demonstrations. All ladies who have or have had breast cancer will be made very welcome.

Every Friday during term time Hester Hedgehog’s Active Tots takes place at 9.30 - 11.30am at Heswall Hall Cost: £2 per child each session. Pre-school children only. Parent/guardian controlled play.

Refreshments available. Baby changing facilities also available.

Serenades on Sundays Tea, Cakes and a Concert: The Winter series continues with monthly, friendly and relaxed concerts to be held in Heswall United Reformed Church at 3pm.

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New head teacher unveiled at Neston High School Keith Simpson has been announced as the next head teacher of Neston High School.

He will start his position in January when the current head teacher Steve Dool retires.

Mr Simpson is currently headteacher at Middlewich High School and has over 28 years’ experience in good and outstanding schools from across Cheshire Mr Simpson said: “I am humbled and excited to be the next Headteacher of Neston High School. Already I understand and feel the family and team philosophy that reverberates around the school and community is one that I will continue to endorse and support. The excellent holistic approach to the education of young people fits with my own mantra in that every child has strengths, and it is our role as educationalists to allow them to flourish and be the best that they can be. I will build upon

the present structures and ethos that Mr Dool and board members have embedded into the new build and look forward to presenting a future vision that meets the needs of our students, families and community partners.”

Chairman of governors Dr Kevin Mothersdale added: “To achieve success it is vital that there is an effective partnership between the School, families and the local community – we believe that this partnership is one of our many strengths.

Trustees believe that Keith’s experiences and skills will enable us to drive forward our journey of continuous improvement and deliver the vision of developing confident learners with the skills to take ownership of their learning, who are proud of their achievements and are well prepared for life in modern Britain.”

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HESWALL SOROPTIMISTS HESWALL Soroptimists is a thriving and friendly group of ladies, who meet on the second and fourth Thursday of every month. We are involved in a wide range of voluntary work and fund raising projects, but, as well as the more serious matters, we also enjoy a varied and interesting programme of social events.

We are always looking for new members and anyone who is interested is welcome to attend one of our meetings or to join us on one of our volunteering or fund raising activities. So please come along, and for further information telephone 0151 342 3446.

Have you thought about using a personal coach for help with your job? l How can I improve my work/life/balance? l What do I need to do to get a better job? l How can I motivate my team at work? l How can I get that promotion, what’s getting in my way ?

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USEFUL NUMBERS AND INFO Clubs Artists Association - Heswall Monthly meetings and weekly group sessions at Heswall Hall. Summer Exhibition. New members very welcome, all abilities and beginners. Call 342 7165.

Round Table Social club with a conscience open to men between 18 and 45, meeting at The Jug & Bottle & other venues.

07843 184211. www.heswallroundtable.co.uk Email: heswallrt@gmail.com

Dee Sailing Club Station Rd, Thurstaston. 0151 648 2300 www.dee-sc.co.uk

Senior Swimmers - Heswall Open to over-50s in Wirral at Calday Grammar School Baths. Fridays from 9-11am. Free trial swim. Three Social functions a year. Call 652 6081 or 353 8707.

Flower Club - Heswall Meet 1st Wednesday of the month, 8pm at Heswall Hall, Telegraph Road. Tel 336 5359 Gardening Society - Heswall Meetings on the first Monday of the month at 7.30pm in Heswall Hall. Tel Sue on 342 2007.

Heswall Society Established for the public benefit to conserve the heritage of the parish. Contact Carolyn Eddowes on 342 5066 www.theheswallsociety.org.uk Inner Wheel The club meets on the second Tuesday evening of each month at Heswall Golf Club at 7 for 7.15pm. Tel 342 3932.

Mid Week Ramblers - Heswall Walks between 5 and 9 miles on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday every week. Tel 336 6044 Oldfield Theatre and Concert Club Arranges visits by coach to theatres and concert halls throughout the Wirral and beyond. Opera - Ballet Concerts or Plays. New members welcome. 342 8952.

Pinewood Lawn Tennis Club Napps Way, off Downham Rd North, Heswall. Tel 07894 095882 www.clubspark.lta.org.uk/PinewoodLTC Prenton Literary and Debating Society Meets weekly Tuesdays October to March 7.30pm. Details on www.wirraltalks.co.uk

Soroptimists - Heswall The group meets on the 2nd & 4th Thursdays of the month. Tel 342 348 4208 Squash Club - Heswall Gayton Playing Fields, off Brimstage Road, Heswall, Wirral, CH60 1XG.0151 342 2817 St Peter’s Singers Heswall’s Choral Society rehearse on Sunday evenings at the St. Peter’s Centre in Lower Heswall. Their main concerts are usually in March and November. New members welcome. www.stpeterssingers.co.uk U3A - Heswall The Heswall University of the Third Age ( U3A ) is a self help organisation providing educational, creative and social opportunities for the over 50s. www.heswallu3a.org.uk. Tel 342 5331 Wirral Lions Club Meets 1st Tuesday every month at 7.45pm at the Bridge Inn, Port Sunlight. New members welcome. Tel 648 9157.

Wirral WIldlife The local branch of Cheshire Wildlife Trust. www.wirralwildlife.org.uk Tel 342 1395.

Woolgatherers Heswall-based drama group. New members welcome.

Call 648 2717

Probus Gayton - Meeting at Pensby Recreational Centre every Tues 9am-12noon for conversation, bridge and table tennis; other activities include snooker, bowls, quizzes, outings and a monthly lunch with speaker. Call 342 3960.

Useful Numbers Councillors Leslie Rowlands 342 2454 Andrew Hodson 342 6253 Kathy Hodson 342 6253

Heswall - Men are you bored? Missing banter with work colleagues. Then meet like-minded chaps who live locally.

Join in a range of activities in a friendly environment. Why not meet us for coffee at the URC Church Hall (by Tesco) on Wednesday 10-11am or www.heswallprobus.co.uk

Police Please call 709 6010 for non-emergencies .

Heswall Hall Community Hall, 111Telegraph Road, Heswall.

Tel: 342 2614; www.heswallhall.co.uk

Rotary Clubs Heswall Club meets Thursdays at Heswall Golf Club for 12.45. Secretary 648 7661 West Wirral Meet on Wednesdays at the Glegg Arms 6.00 for 6.30 pm. Tel 0151 632 5697 Mid Wirral meets Tuesday mornings for breakfast at the Glegg Arms at 7:15am. Tel 342 1034

Schools Barnston Primary. Tel 342 5229 Gayton Primary. Tel 342 3772 Heswall Primary. Tel 342 7491 St Peter’s CE Primary. Tel 342 2556 Wirral Council General switchboard 0151 606 2000

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GARDENING BY JANET WEEDS

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ovember is an in between month between autumn and winter but often has late colour from leaves and berries.

I love Acers and there are many that will suit small gardens. Their requirement is for a sheltered site, not in an exposed windswept location. They also need a moisture retentive and free draining soil so heavy clay will never suit them.

They often grow under the canopy of taller trees and like semi shade or sun. Acer palmatum Bloodgood or Fireglow have purple leaves that turn red in autumn.

Another variety with pale green leaves is Katsura and they turn orange and red in autumn.

Eventually these trees can reach 4m tall but it takes time! You can grow them in pots too and brighten up darker spaces but remember to repot every few years.

Colour from tree leaves comes from Malus or Crab Apples, oak trees and cherry trees.

Another good plant for autumn, that is not often seen is Chinese Lanterns or Physalis alketengi franchetii. This is a perennial that gradually spreads and has boring green leaves until autumn when the orange lantern pods shine out. This plant likes any moist and well drained soil in semi shade or sunny spot and will gradually increase. Fun for Halloween decorations.

Berries can be found on the easy to grow Pyracantha which have long needle like spines but have white flowers then the red, yellow or orange berries in autumn and winter. They will grow on any soil and in any situation including exposed positions. Cotoneasters are also great especially for bees as many flower in early spring but they save the best show for autumn and winter with red berries. Cotoneaster dammeri is a prostrate shrub (to 12ins high) that will drape over walls. Or for a larger shrub that can be pruned to size, try Cotoneaster lacteus. Both will grow in sun or light shade and just need well drained soil to do well. Many cotoneasters are evergreen too.

Work to do in the garden is mainly tidying up flowering shrubs by pruning to shape once the leaves have fallen off so you can see the framework. Cut out long or crossing stems to negate the plant. Finish moving and splitting perennials before the frosts start. Also complete planting tulips and other spring flowering bulbs.

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HESWALL What's on guide November 2018

Monday 5th November Heswall Gardening Society: Wildlife and scenery of Pembrokeshire coast – a talk by David Cummings.

7:30pm Tuesday 6th November The Burying Party - A live Q&A plus a screening of the new film about Wilfred Owen (12A), 7:30pm, at Heswall Hall. Tickets are £7.50 and strictly limited.

Available now at Linghams and Gould’s, Heswall, MyGiftPlace (Neston) or online at www.buytickets. at/heswallhall Wednesday 7th November Heswall Flower Club looks forward to welcoming Cheshire Area demonstrator Jacqueline Cooper with her demonstration “Serendipity” at Heswall Hall at 8pm. Join us for a tea or coffee beforehand.

Demonstrations are held monthly. There are also seasonal workshops. Visitors and new members are always made very welcome. Details from Janet 336 5359. Details of Flower classes for the forthcoming season are available on the Facebook site.

Wednesday 7th November Heswall Hall Tea Dance: Come along and enjoy our lovely tea dance with live music from our resident trio, The Swingmasters. If you’re not a dancer, come along anyway and listen to the music, enjoy a cup of tea and a chat with new friends. 2-4:30pm.

Admission £4 on the door.

Friday 9th November The next meeting of Wirral Wildlife will feature a talk by Prof David Johnson, from the University of Manchester entitled “Underworld Connections: The Ecology of Symbiotic Mycorrhizal Fungi” in Room B, Heswall Hall, Heswall, at 7.30pm. Admission £3. All welcome.

Monday 12th November Heswall Society Meeting: The History of Bibby Lane.

8pm, at Heswall Hall.

Wednesday 14th November Heswall Hall Memory Lane Afternoon Club presents Greasby Ukes. For more information or to book tickets, contact Trudi Harris, Hall Manager, on 0151 342 2614. 2:00pm, doors open at 1:30pm. Tickets are £3.50 include refreshments – (Carers free) and are available on the door or online www.buytickets. at/heswallhall .

Wednesday 14th November Heswall Hall Evening Cinema presents ‘The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society’ (12A), 7:30pm. Tickets (£5)available from: Linghams and Gould’s, Heswall, Heswall Hall, and My Gift Place, Neston & online buytickets.at/heswallhall Sunday 25th November A Taste of Heswall, 11am-3pm, at Heswall Hall.

Come and see what Heswall has to offer all under one roof. Start your Christmas shopping and support your local shops, restaurants and businesses. Free Admission.

Wednesday 28th November Heswall Hall Lunch Club: Make new friends whilst enjoying a home-cooked two-course lunch, complete with tea and coffee. Lunch is followed by one of our wonderful guest speakers. 12:002:00pm. Booking essential, please contact 0151 342 2614 to book. Cost £4 (includes free raffle ticket).

Peninsula Jazzmen They play at the Royal British Legion in Pensby Road on the 1st, 3rd and, when it occurs, the 5th Tuesday of each month.

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Are you looking out of the window thinking your garden will have no colour until Spring?

Think again…. There’s no need to look out at a bare garden this Winter.

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I’ve got a degree in Horticulture and I’ve worked in a variety of horticultural roles, including a year at Kew Gardens”.

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WEDNESDAY 31st OCTOBER From 6pm until 9pm We have an amazing spooky dance troop to entertain you, doing sets from Thriller, Rocky Horror Show and Wicked! Children can enjoy a fancy dress competition, party games, Disco and a terrifying tasty buffet! Parents won’t miss out, we’ll serve a delicious meal and the bar will be open!

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Hot Pot with crusty bread or Curry Rice and Naan breads For more information or booking: sales@thorntonhallhotel.com 0151 336 3938

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