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Inside this month: Guides celebration, artist at Little Sutton Library, Homeless cats, what’s on guide & business directory

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the LOCAL Guides in Ellesmere Port had a great time in North Magazine Wales recently to coincide with The Community Great Sutton & Little Sutton the centenary of the Guiding for Great Sutton, Little Sutton movement. You can see more and Whitby on page 16.

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Park spruced up for summer Pupils from Westminster Community Primary School have taken part in a planting activity in Ellesmere Port’s Westminster Park in time for the summer holidays.

The final stage of a £36,000 improvement project in the park, pupils helped staff from Plus Dane Housing Trust and the Council to fill the raised bed seating feature, based in the centre of the park, with colourful flowers and plants to provide seasonal interest Works to improve play and leisure facilities for park users were completed earlier this year and included the provision of new toddler play equipment and enhancements to sports facilities with an extension of the tarmac pitch and the installation of a second goal to enable team sports to be played at the park.

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BEX fee of £40 per cat. Each cat will be: There is an adoption This young all white male cat came to us as a stray. Can you offer him his ideal Fully examined byhome? a veterinary surgeon, Vaccinated at least once against flu and enteritis, Treated against fleas, tapeworm and He is very friendly and loves attention. An experienced cat owner is roundworm, Neutered if he old enough. chipped He needed as sometimes gets Micro overexcited and will give youwill a littlealso nip butcome with four weeks Petplan insurance cover, which you may usually it is only in play. Because of this we not and consider homing him with as you and your cat embark on this lifelong friendship. choose to continue, Giving invaluable peace ofwould mind reassurance a family with young children

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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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The Brownie Section of Girlguiding is 100 years old this year.

Girlguiding set a challenge for all Brownies to have the opportunity for a weekend away to celebrate.

Thanks to the hard work of 32 volunteers leaders - 131 Brownies, 41 Guides and 10 Young Leaders from the Ellesmere Port area spent the weekend at Kingswood Colomendy Activity Centre near Loggerheads.

Activities included Zip Wire, 3-G Swing, Caving, Leap of Faith, Jacob’s Ladder, Aeroball, Archery and Fencing. A great time was had by all despite the inclement weather.

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Natwest Bank Business Banking staff in the Merseyside, Cheshire and North Wales area kindly donated ÂŁ1200 to help fund the weekend for girls who would not normally be able to attend such an event.

Deb Millican - Ellesmere Port Division Commissioner and a Relationship Manager at Natwest said: “I am really grateful for the generosity of my colleagues and for the hard work and commitment of all the girlguiding volunteer leaders who have given up their time to make this event happen. The girls have had a fantastic time and really celebrated 100 years of Brownies in style.

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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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Bunbury 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.

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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,

“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!”

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Redundancy leads to creativity AFTER many years of working at Thornton Research Centre for Shell UK, former Lab supervisor, Sue Harper, has joined forces with her artist cousin, Christine Holme, to form BuzzyB art and craft workshops.

Sue was made redundant at Christmas and took the decision to turn a life long love of crafts into a career opportunity. Sue took a part time job and enrolled on a craft course at West Cheshire College, Ellesmere Port.

Sue said: “Being made redundant has given me the opportunity to spend time doing the things I enjoy most. As a Mad Science presenter, running after school clubs in primary schools, I get to work with children and I love it! Doing the craft course has been a dream come true. I have loved knitting and sewing from an early age and have enjoyed doing lots of crafts over the years.”

The idea for BuzzyB was born when Sue and Christine realised how much they had in common. Christine is an independent artist and art tutor and former primary school teacher. Joining forces to run art and craft workshops seemed like the perfect idea for a partnership.

“There are so many people interested in art and craft and we want to encourage their creativity. We are going to provide art and craft workshops, initially for children aged 7 to 11, every Wednesday during the summer holidays from 30th July. We have plans for a Saturday morning art and craft club from September.”

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Suzi left more than her vote in the ballot box

Microbiologist Suzi Adams is a relieved woman her treasured gold ring went missing shortly after casting her vote at the Euro elections.

For minutes after leaving Ellesmere Port’s temporary polling station in Willowdale Way, Mrs Adams realised that her late grandmother’s wedding ring was missing.

A hurried search revealed that the treasured keepsake had not been left at home in Blackthorne Avenue, Whitby.

But in a flash of inspiration Suzi rang to ask polling station officials if the ballot box could be opened and searched to see whether her ring had slipped off as she cast her vote.

But Polling Station Inspector Trudie Odaka explained that under electoral regulations the box had to remain strictly sealed until it was opened later that night at the area count at Chester’s Northgate Arena.

Trudie, a Senior Legal Manager, duly marked the outside of ballot box 153 ‘open with care – may contain elector’s ring’ – and warned officials at the Chester count of the situation.

And when the box was finally opened under supervision some hours later, Suzi’s 70-yearold band of gold was discovered among the 400-plus ballot papers.

Mrs Adams was due to go on holiday early the next day and had to wait weeks before she could be reunited with her ring – kept in a safe place by council staff.

“The ring is slightly too big and because my fingers were cold my first thought was it could have slipped off anywhere” said Suzi. The polling station was really just a hopeful guess.

“Naturally, the ring has great sentimental value. It means a great deal to me and I was really delighted to get it back when I returned from my holidays.”

Added Suzi: “I would just like to thank everyone at the council who took so much trouble to find the ring and keep it safe until I could reclaim it.”

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Four organisations are combining to tackle to problem of intermittent air pollution in the area of Thornton-leMoors.

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News of the joint investigation was given at a meeting of the Ellesmere Port Air Quality Forum by CWAC’s Environmental Health Protection Practitioner, Ian Nadin.

Mr Nadin said that a monitoring station, established last June, in response to concerns expressed by local residents had shown that during particular climatic conditions sharp increases in sulphur dioxide are recorded, typically for periods between 15 minutes and two hours.

A spokesperson for the Environment Agency – responsible for monitoring major installations said today: “We are treating this matter seriously and are reviewing the initial findings of the ongoing study.”

Another new business for struggling town centre Ellesmere Port’s town centre has welcomed another new business, as Chalice Media Studios opened its doors at 8 Cambridge Road.

In another boost to the area, former drama teacher at West Cheshire College and local author of crime thriller ‘Splintered’ Laura Harris will offer creative writing courses, actor training and representation, filming-making and performance and production based skills from the Cambridge Road premises.

Director of Chalice Media Studios, Laura Harris, said: “We plan to start running our Actor Training and Creative Writing classes from these premises and will continue to produce new writing, and re-invent classic works to be performed in and around Ellesmere Port.

“Our latest full-scale creative endeavour is a roaring 1920’s adaption of Romeo and Juliet, set against a backdrop of the prohibition of alcohol, bootlegging and rise gangsters such as Al Capone. The current location of the performance is top secret but the dates will be August 28, 29 and 30 August.”

The area around Whitby Road has recently seen a flourish of new businesses and creative enterprises choosing to locate there, including the Paperboat Art Gallery and FabLab Ellesmere Port.

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REGULAR EVENTS Older People Enjoying Life group OPEL (Older People Enjoying Life) meet every Wednesday at the Day Centre, Hollymere Extra Care Development Homes, New Grosvenor Road, Ellesmere Port. OPEL groups are a revamp of the traditional day centre; older people can interact, socialise and maintain their mental and physical well-being through participation in activities, games and discussion. Contact Carol Wilson on 07717 651 419 or email carol.wilson@ageukcheshire.org.uk South Wirral Arts Society The group meets twice monthly on Tuesday evenings, 7-9pm, at Hooton Golf Centre off the A41. New members welcome. Call Malcolm on 339 2620 for details.

U3A Ellesmere Port University of the Third Age (U3A) meets on the first Thursday of the month at 2pm at the Groves Sports and Social Club, Whitby. Call Peter on 0151 345 1141 for details.

Fridays Ellesmere Port Community Ladies Choir at Ellesmere Port Fire Station, 7-9pm.

Tel 07798575353. All Ages welcome. Free event.

Every third Saturday of the month The Whitby Hall Free Family Film Club, 2-4pm, at Whitby Hall. Free for younger children. Call 0151 357 2120 or visit www.actiontransporttheatre.org.

Every third Sunday of the month Waterways Craft Group, at the Boat Museum, Ellesmere Port, 10am-4pm. This lively group meets the third Sunday of the month (with the odd exception) on the first floor of the Island Warehouse, to demonstrate the traditional crafts of the inland waterways. All Ages. Call 0151 355 5017 or visit www. canalrivertrust.org.uk Last Sunday in the month Guided tours at the Hangers, Airfield Way, Hooton Park, Ellesmere Port, 1-3pm. Free but donations accepted. Visit this unique local hidden gem. Learn about its history and the part the hangars played in both World wars. 327 356, email info@hootonparktrust.com or visit www.hootonparktrust.com

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Essential what’s on info for the next month

WHAT’S ON IN August Sunday 10th August The early days of canals will be celebrated at the National Waterways Museum with the Horses at Work event, 10am-5pm. Normal admission charges apply. Visit www. canalrivertrust.org.uk for more info.

Until Friday 15th August Charlotte Jones is exhibiting her work at Little Sutton Library. Art student Charlotte has experimented with a range of media, varying from mixed media and exploring textural elements, to finely detailed pen drawings.

Until 30th September Art in the Port, at the Council Offices, on Civic Way. Photograph (and all things arty) competition! Get involved in the summer competition to help celebrate all the fantastic things happening in the town. Email sarah.bacegalupo@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk or call 0151 337 6886

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Sunday 3rd August Sitting Ducks Sky Ride, starting from the Old Wirral Hundred pub, Capenhurst Lane, at 10am. Part of the Go Sky Ride series which encourages cyclists of all abilities to get out onto the roads. Visit www.goskyride.com for info.

Useful numbers and info ALCOHOL PROBLEMS Local Helpline; 01244 364095 Alcoholics Anonymous: 709 2900 AL - Anon Family Group, Helping families of alcoholics. Tel: 0207 403 0888 ANCHOR STAYING PUT 0151 355 1313 AGE CONCERN 336 8388 ALZHEIMER’S SOCIETY 01244 851351 BUS SERVICES Bus & Rail Services Travel Line 0871 200 2233 open 8am - 8pm 7 days a week CITIZENS’ ADVICE BUREAU Cheshire West CAB, Ellesmere Port office, Whitby Road, Ellesmere Port. Monday to Friday 9am-4pm. 08444 111 444

USEFUL NUMBERS

DOCTORS Great Sutton Medical Centre, Old Chester Road, Phone:- 0151 339 3126 Hope Farm Medical Centre, Hope Farm Road, Great Sutton. Tel 357 3777 Whitby Group Practice, The Surgery, 114 Chester Road, Whitby. Tel 355 6144 Old Hall Surgery 26 Stanney Lane, Ellesmere Port. Tel 355 1191 DRUG ABUSE Parents against Drug Abuse. Helpline 356 1996. All calls in confidence FIRE Emergencies, call 999.

Non- essential calls, Ellesmere Port Fire Station, Wellington Road, Ellesmere Port Tel 355 3333 GP OUT OF HOURS CENTRE, Western Cheshire Out of Hours Service...

Clinics held at Ellesmere Port Hospital 01244 343300 HOMEWATCH Borough Homewatch Manager Ellesmere Port Police Station tel 355 4066 (Ext: 3063). 0r 01244 613063 HOSPITAL Emergencies call 999 Countess of Chester Hospital. Tel 01244 365000 POLICE Emergencies call 999 Ellesmere Port Police Station,

Whitby Road, Ellesmere Port Tel 355 4066 or 101 SAMARITANS LinkLine:- 0345 90 90 90 South Wirral and Chester Area Phone:- 01244 377999 ST JOHN AMBULANCE Tel 339 7203 (answerphone) Leave message and we will return call.

COUNCIL

Cheshire West and Chester Council. Call the switchboard on 0300 123 8 123. Online at www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk Councillors Ledsham and Manor Gareth Anderson (Con) Phone: 01513394390 Email: gareth. anderson@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk Keith Butcher (Lab) Change Hey, Change Lane Willaston. Phone: 0151 327 5191 keith.butcher@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk St Paul’s Angela Claydon (Lab), 15 Little Green , Great Sutton Phone 339 8389 E: angela.claydon@ cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk Cllr Ben Powell (Lab),19 Magdalene Walk, Ellesmere Port Phone 07824 865153 E: ben. powell@cheshirewestnadchester.gov.uk Sutton Nicole Meardon (Lab) 65 Berwick Road, Little Sutton Phone: 0151 512 2274 Mobile: 07970 836290 Email: nicole.meardon@ cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk Paul Donovan (Lab) 44 Seacombe Drive, Great Sutton CH66 2BD Phone: 339 4167 Email: paul.donovan@ cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk Willaston & Thornton Myles Hogg (Con) Silverdale, Benty Heath Lane, Willaston Phone: 327 4096 Email: myles.hogg@ cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk

Clubs and Societies Action Transport Theatre, Whitby Hall, Stanney Lane, Ellesmere Port. Tel 357 2120 Cats Protection: South Wirral Branch. Tel 355 9813. www.southwirralcats.org Cat Rescue. Tel Gina on 356 4301. www.catchat.org Cheshire Regiment Association. Ellesmere Port Branch. Tel 339 8734 Chester Accordion Club. Meets at Groves Club, Whitby. 2nd Tuesday 1.30pm, last Tuesday 7.30pm.

Guide Association (Ellesmere Port division) Email tinaives@hotmail.com Ellesmere Port Flower Club. Meeting at Our Lady’s RC Church, Enfield Road, third Wed of the month, 7.30pm. Call 355 6454.

Ellesmere Port Running Club. Meets at Whitby Sports & Social Club every Tuesday and Thursday night at 7pm. www.ellesmereportrunningclub.org Fibromyalgia Support Group. Tel Ruth Spicer on 348 1098 Ellesmere Port Musical Theatre Company Tel 0151 339 4390 Footloose Musicals (Junior section of EP Musical Theatre). Tel 356 2079 Great Sutton Male Voice Choir. Tel 355 5363 Great Sutton Townswomen’s Guild. Tel 355 4263 Little Sutton Community Centre. Tel 356 6761 Mersey Morris Men Monday practice, in Thornton Hough Village Hall, 8pm. Tel 347 1685.

Multiple Sclerosis Society Branch meets every third Wednesday in the month Contact Peter on 07804506848 Normandy Veterans Association 0151 348 0307 Parents Against Drug Abuse (PADA. Helpline: 08457 023867. www.pada.org.uk Royal British Legion Women’s Section: Little Sutton and District Branch. Tel 200 2939 Ellesmere Port Sea Cadets We are open to young people aged 10 to 18 and are based at TS Forward, Appleton Drive, Whitby, CH65 7EP. The unit is open every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 1900 to 2130 and Tuesdays 1830 to 2030. Please drop by or ring 0151 355 1779 for further information.

Soroptimist International. Tel 339 3352 South Wirral Art Society Meets at the Ellesmere Port Golf Centre, Little Sutton, twice monthly Tel 0151 339 2620 www.swas.btck.co.uk South Wirral Rambling Club Tel 07722 752494

South Wirral Stroke Club: Contact Secretary: Honor Ledder 348 0052 Sutton Wood Singers 0151 334 7013 Trefoil Guild. Tel 355 7669 University of the Third Age (u3a) Meets on the first Thursday of the month at 2pm at Groves Social Club. Tel. Peter 0151 345 1141 West Cheshire Athletic Club Meets at Stanney Oaks Athletics Track, Stanney Lane, Ellesmere Port, every Tuesday and Thursday (6.30-8pm), and on Saturday (10am-12 noon). www.westcheshireac.co.uk The club caters for anyone aged 8 years old through to pensioners and provides training and competition for track & field, indoor athletics, road and cross country running, as well as opportunities to become a qualified coach or official.

Schools

Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, Capenhurst Lane, Whitby. Tel 355 2373 University CE Academy, 164 Whitby Road, Ellesmere Port. Tel 0151 350 6000 The Whitby High School, Sycamore Drive, Whitby. Tel 355 8445/6 Little Sutton Childer Thornton Primary School, New School Lane, Childer Thornton. Tel 338 2170 Little Sutton CE Primary School, Berwick Road, Little Sutton. Tel 0151 338 2244 Parklands Community Primary School Parklands, Little Sutton Tel 338 2220 Rossmore School, Red Lion Lane, Little Sutton. Tel 338 2425 St Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary Rossall Grove, Little Sutton Tel: 338 2430 Sutton Green Primary, Armthorpe Drive, Little Sutton. Tel 338 2121 Great Sutton Capenhurst CE Primary School, Capenhurst Lane, Capenhurst. Tel 339 2685 Meadow Primary School, Dolphin Crescent, Great Sutton. Tel 338 2450 St Saviour’s RC Primary School, Seacombe Drive, Great Sutton. Tel 338 2440 Hinderton School, For children with Autistic Spectrum Conditions (ASC) and/or Speech, Language & Communication Difficulties.

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