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BEAMING SMILE WELL done to gymnast Isla Warr, who has just been crowned Scottish champion on the beam and bars. You can read more of her and other Tarporley HIgh School students’ achievements in this month’s edition. Elsewhere, we have the National Trust’s reply to concerns over Bickerton Hill, Tarvin Tennis Club’s AGM pictures, the launch of Sensoria Beauty, Tarporley Karting Club and Eaton Primary School.
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KELSALL BOWLING CLUB Kelsall Bowling Club was established in the early 1920’s and over the years has seen quite a lot of successes. The green is situated behind Kelsall Social Club in the heart of the village. The club has several teams playing in the Norley League - afternoon and evening and the Mid Cheshire league - evenings. A ladies team play home matches on Tuesday evenings and a Round Robin is held for all abilities on a Wednesday afternoon. New members are always welcome. Please contact Club Secretary Andrew Nicholas on 01829 752029 or Fred Spruce on 01829 752488.
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TARPORLEY PARISH COUNCIL NEWSLETTER
Best Kept Village Competition Best Kept Village judging is about to start again and will continue throughout the summer. We were disappointed to be placed second in our group in last year’s competition but were happy to congratulate Kelsall, who were the winners on that occasion. In most judging categories we scored very highly. Particularly singled out for praise were the shops, pubs and restaurants. Away from High Street the allotments received especial praise and the churchyards, cemetery, school grounds were well regarded. The parish council planters and flower beds also scored highly but, as usual, the lamp standard displays, provided by CWaC, contained only weeds. Weeds were a general problem last year, particularly in the car parks and the ailing Royal British Legion club and bowling green. This year the parish council are improving some of the existing planted areas, particularly
PROPOSED DEVELOPMENTS l Pursuant to its declared policy, Tarporley Parish Council will hold a public meeting at Tarporley Community Centre on Monday 30th March at 7pm to gather residents’ for the erection of 48 dwellings at the rear of 2A High Street (Brickfield Farm) (Application 15/00700/FUL). l This will be followed by the opportunity to express views on the reserved matters (detail layout and design) for the approved (11/04261/OUT) development of up to 100 houses off Nantwich Road (15/00815/REM Land Rear of 3-9 Springhill).
the rear of Burton Square, and introducing some new features, including the village entrance from the roundabout. There is also a hope that a renewed attempt to landscape the roundabout itself will meet with success. We want to make the village as attractive as possible, not only for the competition but also for the enjoyment of residents and visitors. If you see anything that needs attention or could be improved, please let us know. Contacts for your parish council are opposite. Particular areas of risk are litter, weeds, dog fouling, graffiti and chewing gum deposits, all of which are individually marked, so we must strive to eliminate these as far as possible. We would, of course, be happy for residents to tackle minor issues themselves or indeed to adopt small areas or features and set about maintaining or improving them, for instance by repainting or tidying and planting. Such projects might only take a small amount of time but can make a big difference to the ‘feel’ of the community. Footpath update You can now walk the route from Forest Road to Heath Green without climbing any stiles. The Parish Council, Cheshire West and Chester’s Public Rights of Way Officer for the area and the landowner have worked together to improve the route. To make it as accessible as possible, pedestrian gates have been used instead of kissing gates. You can use the route with a pram or a wheelchair if you are strong enough to manage a steep ramp up to one of the gates. We agreed with the landowner to leave one of the stiles alongside the new gate because it is picturesque and children might enjoy climbing it.
TARPORLEY PARISH COUNCIL INFORMATION Tel. 01829 733496 Tarporley Parish Council Councillors The Chairman of the Parish Council is Councillor Ken Parker. The Parish Clerk is Mr. J. Macdonald Chartwood House, 20 Nantwich Road, Tarporley CW6 9UW cheshire.gov.uk Cheshire County Council Vale Royal Borough Council parishclerk@tarporley.org.uk Tel. 01829 733496 Councillor Andrew Needham Councillor Mrs. D. Joyce Tarporley has twelve Parish Councillors each of whom sits on one of the 730824) two Working Groups (01829 732444) (01829 which meet on alternative months or as required Councillor. Contact Details are (01829) Andrew.Needham@
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The Parish Council meets in the Committee Room of the Community Centre at 7 pm on the second Monday of each month, with the exception of August. Meetings are open to the public, and start with an Open Forum session, during which members of the public can address the whole Council on matters of concern to them. Also the Parish Council holds a surgery at 6.30 pm prior to each Parish Council meeting when members of the public are welcome to discuss matters with councillors on an informal basis. New Councillors Needed In addition to a general election, May will see the end of the current term of office for parish councillors. For a variety of personal reasons, several of the longer serving members of Tarporley Parish Council will be stepping down on this occasion. The Council is well known as a vibrant and pro-active Quality Council and is looking for enthusiastic members of the community to replace the retiring councillors. The main requirement is a concern for the continued wellbeing of the village and its residents and
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Church embarks on big revamp to celebrate 150th anniversary Tarporley Baptist and Methodist Church is aiming to mark its 150 year anniversary next year with a £210,000 major revamp that will modernise the building and its facilities.
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£290 and only takes a few hours to complete,” says Adam. “And for that, customers get a modern two section aluminium ladder 50sq ft of boarding and a light to make the space safe and secure.” The price customers are quoted is the price they will pay, with no additional call out or credit card charges. “More Than Loft Ladders is already a trusted name in the north west with over 2,500 successful installations, and I really wanted to bring it here to Cheshire...It’s such a great and cost effective way for people to gain the extra space they need,” added Adam. For a free survey and quotation with no obligation, contact More Than Loft Ladders now!
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f, like me, you feel you are a member of the so-called ‘Sandwich Generation’, you may often find yourself feeling not only emotionally but financially responsible for both your adult children and your longer-living parents. This can be a great source of stress as we watch our loved ones struggle and try to come to terms with the challenges of later life. There can be a temptation to rush to the rescue. So how do we prevent ourselves from creating a bigger problem? Like most human relationships it helps to talk, but when we are concerned about the health and welfare of our parents, when is the right time and what are the questions? Over the next three months I shall highlight some useful tips and possible solutions which I have found very helpful within my own family situation.
Pick the right time:
If you would like to discuss the many options available, please contact us on 01829 260280 to make an appointment. So you might ask:
• Avoid talking over the telephone, a face to face conversation always works better with sensitive subjects so take the time to sit down when no-one is in a hurry. • Ask questions rather than make statements so you can discuss their views, ideas and any concerns they may have. • Try to keep the conversation calm and reasoned. The subject of elderly care is a very emotional one so it is important to keep rash statements in check.
• Do you think some help around the house might be a good idea? • Do you still feel safe driving? • Is the garden becoming a chore rather than a joy? • Can you still manage the stairs safely? • Are you able to get into the bath/ shower easily? • Do you having any concerns about maintenance in the house? • Do you have trouble hearing the telephone or the door bell? • Are you eating properly and managing to keep warm?
Don’t expect instant solutions and be prepared to come back to the topic on another occasion which will enable all parties to consider the options. Difficult conversations and decisions can create a rollercoaster of emotions which can be very distressing to the whole family. Next month: How to be prepared and start planning
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Colour their lives forever... We’d like to invite you with open arms to take a look around King’s. Here you’ll uncover a vibrant, academic environment for girls and boys with distinctly separate schools for Infant, Junior and Senior pupils. A nurturing approach and stimulating curriculum will combine to develop and enrich your child’s life forever.
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We are proud to show parents and potential students around King’s, any time. To book a place or register your interest, please call
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TARPORLEY HIGH SCHOOL & S Mad about books Tarporley High School students and staff celebrated World Book Day last month by dressing up and taking part in various activities to raise the profile of reading. Events ranged from class and tutor quizzes, a staff fancy dress treasure hunt and a ‘Mad about book’ staff challenge were students awarded teachers a WBD card every time they linked their lessons to a favourite read.
Students inspired by Auschwitz visit
Isla’s the queen of beam and bars Year 8 pupil Isla Warr has recently become the Scottish Gymnastics Champion in her age group. She also won medals on the beam and the bars and is an outstanding gymnast who trains extremely hard.
This year Tarporley commemorated the 70th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz in a very special way. Year 9 students took part in a series of student-led workshops designed by sixth form students Izzy Macphee and Isobel MacDonald who were inspired by their visit to Auschwitz last term.The final part of the day was the opportunity to hear the testimony of a Holocaust Survivor Uri Winterstein.
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Sixth Form College GCSE pupils shine at Conway Art Residential A selection of gifted Year 10 & 11 Art & Design pupils took part in the prestigious annual Art residential at the Conway Centre, Anglesey. The students spent the weekend working alongside other talented pupils from across the county with practicing artists producing work centred on the theme of hard and soft structures. Pupils were divided into various groups with projects ranging from Paper moths to Renaissance portraiture to wire boats and handmade paper vessels. Accompanied by Mr Bowland, Head of Art, Ms Pattullo, Teacher of Art and Mr Voyce, Faculty Leader, pupils explored a range of materials and processes that really stretched their artistic talents, from large scale painting to delicate use of gold leaf.
Indoor hockey success Congratulations to the Under 13 Hockey Team who were runners up in the Chester & District Indoor Hockey Tournament last month. Tarporley came second to Queens, having secured more points than Kings, Heber, and Abbeygate.
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Bike collection ANNMARIE’S Saturday 11th April Tarporley Rotary has linked up with the DISCO
Margaret Carey Foundation who are looking for unwanted bikes.
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MCF has set up prison workshops where offenders clean, adjust and repair old bicycles (and wheelchairs) to a high standard. They then donate the refurbished goods to communities in need, both in the UK and in developing countries, making life easier and better for disadvantaged people.
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Consequently, as we did last year for the ‘Bikes 4 Africa’ charity, the Tarporley RC are holding another bike collection in April Therefore, please bring along and donate your unwanted bikes (of any size or condition) to this very worthy cause. We will be at Beeston Market from 9.30am. to 12noon.
Mobile Phone and Spectacle Collection Saturday 11th April Bring your old Mobile Phones and Spectacles to the Rising Sun, High Street, Tarporley from 9.30am to 12noon. For Rotary’s UK and overseas charities
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Karters spring into action The first National Schools Karting event of the year took place at the Camberley Race Circuit in Surrey on the 7th of March, where conditions were near perfect for racing. Tarporley Karting Team (TKT) fielded a smaller than usual team, but were still very competitive. TKT had entries in only three of the seven different race classes for children aged 8 to 17 years old. This season has seen the introduction of a Cadet class for the very youngest drivers. In Class 7 TKM, where competitors compete in Karts with 100cc engines, all the TKT drivers finished in the top nine. From an overall field of 16 competitors from schools all over the country TKT’s Reece Griffiths came 2nd, Theo Hesketh was 3rd, Kurt Roberts finished 6th, with Amy Duke 7th and James Mills was 9th. In Class 14 (85cc Raket engines) TKT fielded four of the seven entrants, with our very own
Robbie White coming in 1st , Sam BaileySaltmarsh came 3rd ahead of his brother Jake in 6th. Special mention must go to Katie Pritchard though, who in her first competitive Class 14 race finished a commendable 4th. Well done Katie! Class 15 is where competitors’ race in the high powered Rotax karts, TKT fielded three drivers in a field of 14, and it’s well done to a fast improving Tommy Taylor who came 5th, ahead of team mates Fraser Sime 8th and Connor Bailey 9th. If anyone reading this is interested in finding out more about TKT or Natska and Schools Karting in general please contact Howard Malyon on 07887 626 320, or come along to a TKT club meeting at Tarporley High School (Wednesday evenings from 7-9 pm during School term time). You can also find information about Natska online and about TKT via our Facebook page. Pictured: James Mills, Amy Duke, Reece Griffiths, Theo Hesketh and Katie Pritchard.
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health & beauty with Angela Bartlett
Power Treat Age Spots By Angela Bartlett, owner Sensoria Beauty, Grooming & Wellbeing
If you are over the age of 35 carry out a little test for me please. Look at the skin on the inside of your forearms and guess the age of the skin you are looking at. Now, repeat the process with the skin on the outside of your forearms and the backs of your hands. What is the difference in estimated skin age? I am guessing that you can see a difference of at least five to ten years depending on your age. The damaging and ageing effects of sunlight and light exposure is well known. In fact, scientific observations have been carried out between twins who have different occupations. The skin of a twin working in an outdoor job wearing no sunscreen can look as much as ten years older than the twin working in an indoor job with protection from UV light. This type of research blows out of the water the myth that the way skin ages is due to the genes you inherit from your parents; your skin age is mainly determined by environmental factors rather than your genetic predisposition. Brown spots, discoloration and uneven skin tone are all signs of pigmentation and can add up to twelve years to a person’s perceived age* The great thing is that there is a lot we can do now to help with prevention and cure of unwanted brown
marks caused by overexposure to light. The best preventative measure is the use of broad spectrum sunscreen. Look for Oleosome technology in your product which allows for increased SPF performance. The hyperpigmentation in skin is caused by melanocyte cells generating pigment-filled structures in the skin called melanosomes. There are now powerful active ingredients that can help to control melanin formation such as Oligopeptides, Niacinamide and Zinc Glycinate. Regular use of products containing these ingredients give good results. IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) is an excellent way of removing unwanted brown age marks, usually requiring only a few treatments to get superb results; and skin needling is also a very effective method of improving the appearance of skin discoloration. Both of these treatments have the positive side effect of stimulating collagen production to give softer, smoother, rejuvenated skin too. You can come in and see us for a skin consultation with a Wood’s lamp to reveal the extent of hyperpigmentation in your skin and an effective programme to meet your skins needs. *Fink B. et al (2006) Visible Skin Color Distribution Plays a Role in the Perception of Age, Attractiveness, and Health in Female Faces, Evolution and Human Behaviour 27(6):433-442
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Legion site may be sold off At the meeting of the Tarporley Branch of the Legion in February members were informed that discussions had been held between the RBL Property Trust and Officers of the Tarporley Branch together with representatives of the Bowling Club and the Allotments Committee. Cheshire West and Chester Council and Tarporley Parish Council have been in discussions with The Royal British Legion concerning the future use of the site and the possible redevelopment in some way of the Club and car park area. It is hoped that a decision will be reached in the near future, but should the Legion eventually decide to sell this portion of the site then it would be on the market for two or three months to gauge interest. The Property Trust officer will draft an agreement with the Bowling Club. The
understanding is that if CWCC do not purchase the land then the whole site will be placed on the market for sale. If CWCC only wish to purchase the building and car park area it is possible that the RBL may retain the bowling green and allotments and rent them out, but their preferred option is to dispose of the whole site. A new tenancy agreement will be drawn up between the RBL and each individual allotment holder. It is anticipated that the rent will be in line with that paid by CW&C allotment holders. The whole site is now the responsibility of the Royal British Legion Property Division so the Tarporley Branch has no further authority in the matter. Monthly meetings will be held in The Foresters. There remains the problem of the organisation of the Annual Poppy Appeal.
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School nose best! The School Council at Eaton Primary School organised the Red Nose Day activities to help raise the money for Comic Relief. They wrote the piece for the newsletter, put posters and balloons up, sold red noses, presented the assembly and organised the music for the danceathon. The school managed to raise a fantastic ÂŁ327 on the day!
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Inheritance Tax could still threaten your f You may remember the Conservatives were planning to increase the Inheritance Tax (IHT) threshold to £1m if they won the General Election.
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ubsequently, the new Coalition Government shelved it. But if you are thinking that you are unlikely to be affected by IHT, think again. More and more people are affected by IHT every year. It used to be a tax that was the preserve of the very wealthy, but escalating property values in the last ten years have put paid to that. For single people, Inheritance Tax applies at the top rate of 40% to assets worth over £325,000. This threshold is known as the nil band rate. For married couples and civil partnerships the threshold is £650,000. But the higher £650,000 limit only applies when assets are passed between spouses and civil partners and this figure reduces if any money is passed onto any of your benefactors during your lifetime. There are also other financial implications to consider, particularly if you are a widow, widower or divorcee. And with the threshold remaining unchanged by the coalition government
until at least 2015 and subject to further legislation the freeze will be extended up to and including the 2017/2018 tax year, more people could get sucked in as the minimum IHT threshold usually increases at a rate equivalent to at least inflation. Pearson Financial Management, a local Senior Partner Practice of St. James’s Place Wealth Management, is concerned that most people do not understand the implications of IHT. “It’s clear that people are confused by IHT policy and many mistakenly believe they are unlikely to be affected by it,” he said. And he is also concerned about a potentially more serious knock-on effect. “A Will* is vital in helping mitigate IHT,” said Philip. “Without a proper Will, people run the risk of their estate being severely reduced through IHT and also leaving themselves exposed to the ravages of long term care
costs later in life. It’s now more important than ever to seek professional advice and establish how you can protect your hard earned assets.” If you are uncertain about how you stand regarding IHT and would like to know more about how to prevent much of your money falling into the hands of Her Majesty’s Revenue & Customs, or your Local Authority through Long Term Care fees, book your consultation today. For further information or to request your complimentary guide to Inheritance Tax please contact Pearson Financial Management of St. James’s Place Wealth Management. Pearson Financial Management can be contacted by phone on 01829 732450 or by email on ann.pearson@sjpp.co.uk. Pearson Financial Management, with over 20 years experience, is a family business based in Cheshire
What our clients say; “I have always received a first class service. Philip Pearson conducts all business with total integrity and complete professionalism. He provides honest and trustworthy advice without any sales pressure. He listens carefully, understands my requirements and has provided an excellent balance of investments. I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone.” Mrs J. Hallett
“I spoke to a couple of financial advisors when I retired and they focussed on the money.When I met Phil it was a nice surprise as he focussed on me. His philosophy was different in that he was genuinely interested in improving my quality of life. Phil explained everything to me in a simple easy to understand language. I took the decision to invest with him and have never regretted it. He is always easy to contact and happy to help.” Retired Superintendent, David Wilkinson
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Based in Tarporley, Pearson Financial Management are inviting readers of Tarporley Talk to discover the simple yet highly effective steps you can take to protect your wealth and stay in control. Call 01829 732450 for more information or your complimentary guide to wealth management.
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Onwards and upwards fo T arvin Tennis Club held its AGM at the Vicar’s Cross Golf Club recently.
Members heard encouraging reports from the Chairman, Rob Millar, Treasurer, Allyson Clarkson and Men’s Captain, Chris Edwards and they, together with Secretary Felicity Pochin, Ladies’ Captain Julia Burgess and the other eight members of the committee were re-elected en bloc for the 2015-16 season.
The cups and trophies for the Club Tournament competition were formally presented by President Barry Cooper, who also congratulated and thanked the whole committee for their efficient and hardworking running of the club. The Club continues to field five senior teams in both winter and summer and a junior team in the summer. It has a popular junior coaching scheme run by our coach Gary, who hopes to extend his coaching time once the Club has completed its improvement programme. Members heard that thanks to the generosity
of Sport England the Club hopes to bring the playing conditions up to, or closer to, the standard of nearly every other club we meet in the various leagues, big and small, by installing floodlights and by extending the clubhouse facilities - an exciting project which has already involved a lot of hard work in the planning and preparation. After the meeting members enjoyed a hot buffet supper followed by a quiz.
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Clockwise from top left: Peter Nosworthy receives his singles trophy from President Barry Cooper, his 10th on the trot and 14th overall. Chris Lowe with the doubles trophy. Partner Amit Tauro unable to attend. Shanti Pinto receives the Carolyn Bunting Trophy. Partner Graham unable to attend. Wendy Rae and Julia Burgess show their Ladies’ Doubles trophy. This was Wendy’s 20th club trophy over 27 years, a fine record. Members Barbara, Andrea and Chris prepare to enjoy their buffet meal.
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National Trust claim hea will benefit Bickerton H L
ast month we featured a piece on the ‘destruction’ of Bickerton Hill which aroused plenty of interest from the magazine and on-line.
The National Trust is seeking to restore the heathland habitat to something like its original form – but this has meant removing lots of plantlife and stripping the hill so it looks like an alien planet. Here, Deborah Smith, from the National Trust, seeks to explain their motives for doing the work and why it is important for the long term future of Bickerton Hill. Bickerton is a fine example of lowland heath and its associated heathland ecology, which is one of the rarest, most threatened - and yet most ecologically diverse habitat types. Cheshire is fortunate to retain such a valuable site with such opportunity for enhancement and conservation. Lowland heath is now extremely rare and threatened in the UK and worldwide, and is widely misunderstood - and Bickerton Hill is considered to be one of the best examples of this type of habitat in the country. As such, it is designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). It comprises well in excess of half the remaining threatened habitat of dry heathland in Cheshire. Bickerton Hill was gifted to the National Trust in two parts, the first in 1982, with the expectation of the benefactor’s estate that restoration of the heathland habitat would be implemented. This remains their position. The natural ecology of Bickerton Hill For possibly 3,000 years, until the 1940s, the landscape of Bickerton Hill was entirely one of lowland heath, the only trees being present in boundary hedgerows. The heath at Bickerton,
together with vast areas of Britain, developed over many centuries and was maintained by perpetual grazing of livestock such as sheep and cattle.
Following a decline in grazing during the 1940s, due to a combination of agricultural economics and the need for the site as a military training area, grazing ceased and the landscape began to be taken over by selfseeding birch. Any seedlings which had always previously browsed by livestock, began to develop and create shade which prevents the growth of the natural heathland vegetation, such as bilberry and heather, with consequent adverse impact on heathland specific wildlife species including adders, slow-worms, lizards, the green hairstreak and silver-studded blue butterflies, nightjars and numerous other invertebrate species, which need open space in which to thrive. These and numerous other species rapidly declined in numbers and many are now on the ‘red data’ list of endangered species, threatened with extinction. From a nature conservation perspective, the dry, sandy lowland heathland is by far the most important feature of the hill. Working towards ‘favourable status’ In order to return the SSSI towards ‘favourable’ site status, i.e. that at least 50% of the site is returned to lowland heath, Natural
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eathland restoration Hill in the long run Bickerton Hill as it is now
England has directed that this tree removal programme take place. I can assure you, that projects such as this are sanctioned, quite appropriately at senior levels through the necessary protocols and statutory permissions.
Recent work is simply a part of a long-term plan, running since 1992, to restore and improve the condition of the landscape and ecology of this precious place - and includes removal of trees which selfseeded between the end of the Second World War and the present day. If the presence of so many trees is allowed to continue and their numbers increase, this will ultimately destroy this rare example of this habitat. There are no veteran trees involved, and blocks of woodland will be retained as well as a proportion of trees within other areas, typically, oaks, rowans, holly etc. to provide diversity and interest. Around 50% of the SSSI remains as woodland. The effect of tree removal will be to multiply wildlife opportunity by enhancing the habitat of lowland heathland reliant organisms including the adder, glow worm, common lizard (which are not common any more), green hairstreak butterfly, and other ‘red data’ species. We know that certain invertebrate and bird species at least, present at Bickerton within recent
decades, are now extinct in the county. The heathland ‘seed-bank’ still remains beneath the relatively young trees and felling will ensure light reaches the ground which encourages germination of the dormant seeds. So over forthcoming years, heather and bilberry and other heathland species will flourish. The future Work over recent years has seen remarkable improvements in the quality and extent of heathland on the hill and with it associated wildlife, but heathland restoration is a lengthy process and the wider re-establishment of heather and bilberry etc. will take years, but with a reduced threat from birch seeding, combined with grazing, there is every chance that the already high quality habitat will become greater still. Any disturbed ground is purely temporary, indeed, we fully expect areas which have seen any disturbance, to be those where heather and bilberry ultimately recover most quickly, as their dormant seeds are invigorated by this. Stumps will decay in a few years, in the process providing valuable dead-wood habitat. I recognise that change is something which people often find hard to accept, it generates an emotive response which can cloud objectivity, but in reality, the trees on the hill are just a recent change from an otherwise constant landscape of heathland, which has remained unchanged for many centuries - and which our forebears must have valued with each generation. l For more information about heathland restoration work by the National Trust and its partners at Bickerton Hill, you may like to visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/northwest
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Cup run ends in semi shoot-out agony Tarporley Vic’s First Team disappointingly lost their recent Crewe & District FA Challenge Cup semi-final v Congleton Town Vale after losing a penalty shoot out by five penalties to four. Neither Team scored in 90 minutes of normal time however a great strike by Sam Lloyd put Tarporley in front in the first half of extra-time. With only three minutes remaining Congleton were awarded a disputed penalty and this was duly despatched to Tarporley Vic’s frustration. Tarporley Goal-keeper Dave McNeil was unable to save any of the Congleton penalties whereas Congleton’s Goalie saved one of Tarporley spot kick to award the tie to Congleton. Good luck to Congleton in the Final, where they will meet Division One title contenders Crewe FC.
Tarporley Vics Reserves beat Sandbach Curshaws and Sandbach Town in two important League games during the last month and now know that they will challenge for the League title if the win all their four remaining matches. The Crewe Junior Cup Semi v Sandbach Curshaws was postponed during March, however we hope to report that the re-arranged tie will result in a May Final for Tarporley Vics Reserves
Tarporley Vic’s First Team lost two League games during the month and won one match, with the results lowering the expectation of finishing in the top six of the League this year. The defeat to Middlewich Town was to be expected, however the loss at Daten was disappointing. The visit of third placed Golbourne Sports FC later in the month however was an excellent performance which saw Tarporley Vics win 3-2 and claim three vital points. Mike Parker scored one of the gaols, finishing one of the best team moves of this season, and Sam Lloyd scored two penalty kicks.
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1st Team April fixtures 4th April, 3pm: Egerton (A) 11th April, 3pm: Daten (H) 18th April, 3pm: Penlake (A) 25th April: Warrington Town Reserves (A)
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What’s on in your village April Friday 10th April Huxley Film Night presents: ‘Paddington’, 7pm (note earlier time), at Huxley Village Hall. Adults £5 Children £3. Information 01829 781294 or 781573. Saturday 11th April Spring Show sStaged by Tiverton District Garden Club at Tiverton Village Hall, Huxley Lane (just off A49). Open to public from 2 pm, with prize-giving and auction of exhibits at 3.30pm. Free entry, with raffle and refreshments available. All are welcome - bring your friends and family. For more details or schedule to enter, tel 01928 788898 or 01829 733465. Sunday 12th April Jumble Sale, 2pm, at the Barbour Institute. Entrance 30p Donations to the Institute, 9.30-11.30am on the morning of sale. No books or videos. Friday 17th April The War Memorial Hall, Duddon will be holding a Quiz starting at 8.15pm, entry is £2.50 and there will be a bar and raffle. All proceeds will go towards the upkeep of the Hall. Friday 17th April Quiz Night in Cotebrook Village Hall at 7.45pm. There will be a bar and raffle. A light supper is included in the ticket price. Teams of up to six are welcome.Tickets are £5 each and can be bought from Marian Atkinson on 01829760513, Nicola Cerven on 01829760762 and Judith Walters on 01829760513. Saturday 18th April Bingo Night at Cotebrook Village Hall. Doors open at 6.30pm, Boards at 7pm, Bingo at 7pm.Refreshments available. For more information contact Amanda Fowles on 07889420509. All proceeds in aid of Little Budworth pre school. On Tuesday 21st April it’s the village hall AGM at 7pm, all members of the Cotebrook community are welcome to attend. Saturday 18th April Huxley Jumble Sale, 2-4pm, at Huxley Village Hall. Information or items to donate please contact 01829 781294 or 781573. Wednesday 22nd April ‘A musical journey with the flavours of Anatolia’, 8pm, at the Barbour Institute. A short, intimate performance by Dimitris Dourtmes, with influences from Rock and Blues, Funk and Jazz, Balkan, General Eurasian, Far Eastern music and all that can be categorized as world and root music. Tickets: £5 available from Complement, High St. Tattenhall, or ring the Barbour Institute on 01829 771649. Friday 24th April Friday Flicks will be showing ‘Her’, a drama / romance starring Joaquin Phoenix, Amy Adams and Scarlett Johansson. Cert 15. Doors open 7.30pm at the Barbour Institute. £5 entry per person, pay on the door. 78 To advertise call 01244 350398 www.tarporleytalk.com
What’s on in your village April West Cheshire Rural U3A Come and join us for the next meeting on Thursday 16th April at the Barbour Institute in Tattenhall. Jean Hancox will give a talk on “What’s Your Poison ?” at 2.30pm. Contact either Hilary Scarratt 01829 770516 Hilary@Scarratt.com or Pete Brunton 01829 741824 Peter@brunton.name Tarporley Rotary Club Meet on Tuesdays at The Rising Sun 7pm for 7.30pm. Enquiries to Mike Lloyd on 07841 794 661. Tiverton District Garden Club Tuesday 7th April, Tiverton Village Hall, Huxley Lane (just off A49) at 7.30pm: Prepare to work up an appetite! Mr Derek Jones will tell us all about “Organic vegetable production” . Entry £1.50 (members) £2 (visitors) including raffle and refreshments. All are welcome. Spring Show Saturday 11th April Staged by Tiverton District Garden Club at Tiverton Village Hall, Huxley Lane (just off A49) Open classes for Spring flowers, pot plants, floral art, cookery, handicrafts, photography and Junior section. Something for everyone! Staging on the day from 9 am to 12 noon. Open to public from 2 pm, with prize-giving and auction of exhibits at 3.30pm. Free entry, with raffle and refreshments available. All are welcome - bring your friends and family. For more details or schedule to enter, tel 01928 788898 or 01829 733465. Bunbury WI The next meeting will be held on Thursday 7th April, 7.30pm, when there will be a talk by Hilary Watson on “Never Too Late for Life Changes”. Visitors and potential new members welcome. There will be no meeting at the Pavilion in May as Bunbury WI will join the Dabber Dames for their Resolutions Meeting in Nantwich. For more information please call Lesley Moore on 01829 262514 or simply come along.
Tattenhall Gardening Society On Wednesday 8th April at 7.45pm in the Barbour Institute we will have a talk entitled ‘ORNAMENTAL EDIBLES’ by garden designer, author & presenter Jenny Hendy. Jenny will use her wealth of experience to help you make your garden not only more beautiful but productive as well! On Wednesday 13th May we will have a private guided visit around the Cholmondeley Castle Gardens. We will meet at the castle at 6pm for the tour which will cost £2.50 + £5.00 gardens entrance (please note change to cost) and last for about 2 hours. Please let us know if you would like to attend as places are limited. Visitors are always welcome to attend the meetings. Yearly membership costs £12 for single and £17 for joint membership. Meeting Visitors £3, Tattenhall Allotment Association members £2. Contact Alex Radley at alex@albany0.demon.co.uk Kelsall Flower Club Wednesday 15th April, 7.30pm, at the Methodist Church Hall. Visitors welcome. Come and join in our workshop and take home your display (bring scissors) More information 01829 75294. Peckforton and Beeston WI February brought a visit to see Top Hat which was very much enjoyed and an entry in the County Quiz. Our team made an impressive start but, unfortunately, were unable to sustain their achievement. Jean Finney kept us amused at our March meeting with her tales about Joyce Grenfell and impersonations of some of Joyce’s well known ‘comic turns’ and songs. Joyce was a member of the “Upper Class” and used her experiences of her privileged upbringing, having nannies, becoming a debutante, going to drama school and later working as a drama critic to build a very successful career as an entertainer. Our next meeting is on 1st April when Roger Nutter will tell us how to “Garden for Wildlife”. Margaret Ellis 01829 261898.
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What’s on in your village? TARPORLEY Tarporley Community Centre
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REGULAR EVENTS Decibellas Ladies’ Choir. Tarporley Primary School Thursdays 7.30-9.30pm. Term time only. New members very welcome. www.decibellas.co.uk Activities in the Done Room To book call 01829 733040 Mon - Pre-school - 9am to 3pm - Rising 5’s - 12.30pm to 3pm - Brownies - 6pm to 7.30pm Tues - Pre-school - 9.15am to 3pm - Pre-school - 1pm to 3pm - Guides - 7.00pm to 8.45pm Weds - Pre-school - 9am to 3pm - Tadwags - 2.00pm (2nd of month) - Brownies - 6.00pm – 7.30pm Thurs - Pre-school - 9am to 3pm - Pre-school - 1pm to 3pm Fri - Pre-school - 9am to 3pm Sat - Ballet, tap & modern - Dance - 9.00am to 12.30pm Sun - Sunday School - 10.00am to 11.30am (For details on Tarporley Done Room Pre-school call 01829 730233) Tarporley Millpool Probus Club (01829 730464) Club of retired Professional Businessmen. Meet 3rd Wednesday of each month. Tarporley Baptist & Methodist Church Weekly Tuesday - Little Angels mother and tots group 10.00-11.30am. Wednesday - Youth Club 6.30-8pm (yrs7/8) 8-9.30pm (yrs9/10) Saturday - Coffee/tea/biscuits morning with chat. 10am -12noon Sunday - Family Service at 10.45am Monthly Every 4th Tuesday - The Tuesday Club 2.304.30pm. Chat, speakers and trips. All welcome Call 01829 733697
Tarporley Library (01829 731794) Tarporley Community Library, High school, Eaton Road Monday 1.30-7.00pm; Thursday 1.30-7.00pm Under 5s Story Time, Mondays 1.30pm term time only Books, Talking Books, DVDs, Computers with Internet Access. We also have an iConnect Kiosk that enables residents to see a Cheshire West & Chester contact centre advisor on screen and to speak to them via a telephone handset about the Council service they require. The kiosks allow residents to make enquires, fill out forms and exchange documents for council services ranging from benefits, registration services and bin collections to highways issues, parking and environmental health. Day Care: Tarporley opal (older People aCTIVE LIVES) Fridays 10am-3pm at Tiverton Hockey Club A social club for older people who can’t get out and about on their own. Lunch, transport and a range of activities and entertainment provided by volunteers.Interested in becoming a member or volunteer, please ring Carol on 07851 253 587 or Parish Cllr Gill Clough on 01829 733545. TARPORLEY BAND The band meets every Thursday 7.30pm to 9.30 pm in the Band Hall just off The Close at the top of Tarporley High Street. New players welcome. www.tarporleyband.org.uk or call 07747 302064. Sport AT Tarporley High School Tarporley Badminton Club Tuesdays 7.30-9.30pm in the main hall in term time. Contact Howard on 07887 626 320 Tarporley Ladies Netball @ Tarporley HighSchool, Thursdays 8.15pm9.15pm £3 all over 16s welcome. Tel: Lisa 07894 707055 or facebook “Tarporley Netball’
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TATTENHALL Tattenhall Library (01625 378158) Adjacent to Tattenhall Park Primary School, Chester Road, Tattenhall, Cheshire, CH3 9AH. We have a wide range of books, DVD’s for hire, a large children’s section and if we haven’t got what you’re looking for we’ll order it for you. Email: libraries@ cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk. Tel 01625 378158 Tattenhall Cricket Club Contact Mel Dobson on 07799 476 108 We cater for players of all standards and ages and run five junior teams starting at U9s and 4 competitve senior teams . Our facilities are one of the best in the county which are now used by the full senior Cheshire team For further information and details on winter nets please call Alex Sandland (07974 265064) or Robin Mulvihill (07590 918106). You can also visit our website at www.tattenhallcricketclub.co.uk BARBOUR INSTITUTE High St, Tattenhall. All enquires/bookings 01829 771649 or email tcabi@tiscali.co.uk Monday 10.00-11.30am Stay & Play session 10.00-11.30am Breastfeeding Support 10.00-12.00pm U3A Watercolour (fortnightly) 6.30-7.20pm Zumba 7.30pm-9.00pm Yoga 7.30pm Tattenhall Parish Council (1st Mon) Tuesday 9.30am-2.30pm Tattenhall Diamond Club 10am-12noon Coffee Morning 2.00-4.00pm U3A Craft Group 6.30-7.30pm Karate 8.00-9.30pm Tattenhall Singers Wednesday 10-11am Line Dancing 10am-1pm CAB (1st Wed) 7.30-8.15pm Ballroom & Latin 7.45pm Gardening Society (2nd Wed) 2pm winter / 7.30pm summer, W.I. (3rd Wed) Thursday 12.30-2.30pm Parent Ed Ante-natal class (4 week blocks) 2.00-3.30pm U3A Local History Group (1st Thurs) 2.00-4.00pm Tattenhall Over-50s (1st Thurs)
2.00-3.30pm U3A main meeting (3rd Thurs) 8.00pm Film@Barbour (2nd Thurs) Friday 9.30am-11.00am 10.30am-12.30pm 2.00-4.00pm 7.00-10.00pm
Country Market Italian Holistic Therapy sessions (4th Fri) Bridge
Saturday 9.00-10.00am 11.00am-12noon
Tae Kwon Do Shooting Stars
Tattenhall Amateur Dramatic Society Join a warm & friendly group - to meet new people, have fun, help with production - or tread the boards! Contact 01829 771353 or 770482 New members welcome. TATTENHALL TENNIS CLUB Club mornings Tuesday 10am. Club evenings Tuesday 6.30pm onwards. We hold regular in club tournaments and enjoy summer league matches for more competitive tennis. For tennis coaching - contact Nicola Herbert on 07949 763005 nics10is@hotmail.com or for tennis club info contact Jane Roberts 01829 782028 charityfarm3@hotmail.com or see web www. sporttattenhall.co.uk/tennis RUNNING CLASSES Total Beginners & Intermediates Classes available. Train for your local Charity race or simply enjoy running in the lanes and fields around Tattenhall. Contact: Dave 0790 187 1116 YOGA BIRTH CLASSES Antenatal active birth classes in Tattenhall. Call Helen Langley on 01829 261414 for more details. TATTENHALL RAINBOWS Come and try something new, learn new skills, make new friends and have lots of fun! A warm welcome guaranteed for everyone!! Suitable for girls aged 5-7. Tattenhall Recreation club on Thursdays. 5:15pm to 6:15pm. Contact Louise Gibson or Julia Carter-Jones for further details/to be placed on waiting list. Phone 01829771001 or email lgwynn@btopenworld.com.
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TARVIN & HUXLEY Tarvin Community Centre (01829 740868) Toddler Group 10.00-11.30am Fridays Yoga 1pm Mondays Tarvin Library 12.00-19.00 Tuesdays 13.30-17.00 Thursdays Ballet 15.30-18.00 Tuesdays ‘Body Pump and Tone’ 19.00-20.00 Tuesdays Termtime only. 01829 752701 Silver Threads 14.00 2nd+4th Wednesdays of month Flower Club 19.30, 2nd Wednesday of month W.I. 19.30. last Wednesday of month Bingo 19.30 Thursdays Kung Fu 18.30-20.30 Thursdays Civic Trust Regular meetings/events Sewing Bee 2nd Tuesday of the month 7.45pm-9.45pm Huxley VILLAGE HALL Huxley Village Hall is available to hire for private functions, birthday parties etc £8 per hour. Now available to hire throughout the day. Please contact Booking Secretary on 781563/781573 for further information. HARGRAVE & HUXLEY HISTORICAL GROUP We meet on the second Monday of the month at various venues in the villages, at 7.30pm. Contact susan@smudge-home.co.uk Tarvin Tennis Club (01829 741314) We welcome visitors and new members of all abilities to come and try our four artificial grass courts. We hold friendly club evenings on Tuesdays and Fridays, while in the autumn and winter these club sessions switch to Saturday
LITTLE BUDWORTH Little Budworth Pre-school Takes children from 2 years of age, Monday, Wednesday and Friday (term-time only), 8.45am to 15.15pm, at Little Budworth Village Hall, CW6 9BP. Tel: 07849642417 or email: enquiries@ littlebudworthpreschool.org.uk.
afternoons. We field five teams in the Chester and District Summer League and from October we have teams in the West Cheshire Winter League plus a team in the Glan Aber Floodlit League. Throughout the whole year different friendly groups also play on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, both morning and afternoon, and all are welcome to join in. For details see www. tarvintennisclub.co.uk or phone Rob on 01829 741314, Wendy on 01244 300446 or Keith on 01829 740178. Tarvin Pre-School & Day Nursery Vibrant and stimulating environment for children from two years old. Activities such as Forest Schools, French, Welsh and Makaton. Open from 7.45am to 6pm. Incorporating “Rainbows Holiday Club” for children from 2-11 years old. Rated “Outstanding”by OFSTED! Tel Lyn on 01829 741011 or e-mail at tarvin.preschool@btconnect.com SUNSHINE DAY NURSERY & PRE SCHOOL, TARVIN Providing a happy, homely and stimulating environment for ages 0-10. Free child places for 3-4 year-olds. Also after school club and holiday club Monday to Friday 8am-6pm. Call Lisa Ashley on 01829 740066. www.sunshineprivatedaynursery.co.uk TARVIN GARDENING SOCIETY We meet on the second Friday of each month (Feb to Oct) at 8pm in the Community Centre at Tarvin. JACAPPELLA Children’s music class every Tuesday 10:30am at St Andrews Church in Tarvin! Ages 0-6. All welcome, mums, dads, grandparents & carers. Half an hour of songs, puppets & amp; music instruments. Great Fun!
COTEBROOK Cotebrook Village Hall Contact Victoria Monday 10am-11am: Pilates on 07813 912313 Tuesday 10am - 11pm: Pilates Wednesday 6pm-7pm: Zumba Gold Contact Maritza Taylor on 0750 137 3426 7.30pm: Radio Club Thursday 7.30pm: Orchestra Friday 11am-12noon: Zumba Gold
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KELSALL Kelsall Gardening Club Meets the second Tuesday of each month in the Methodist Church Rooms, Chapel Green at 7.45pm. Non members welcome. Contact David Shakspeare 01829 751637 KELSALL TENNIS CLUB Kelsall has three tennis courts located behind the Community Centre. The club has a ladies team playing in both winter and summer leagues, a men’s team playing in a winter league and a mixed team playing during the summer. There is an extremely popular children’s coaching scheme running throughout the year ranging from Reception to sixth formers. In addition there are coaching courses during the summer holidays and half terms. The children compete in two summer leagues. Junior Club Night is well attended on a Friday evening and Senior Club Night is on Tuesday evening from 6.30pm. Club afternoon is Saturday from 2pm. New members welcome. Visit www.kelsalltennisclub.net or email the Secretary on kelsall.tennisclub@hotmail.com Kelsall WI Kelsall WI meets on the 1st Wednesday of the month in the Methodist Schoolroom, Chapel Green, Kelsall. For details of the programme, please contact the secretary on 01829 752558 or our website www.kelsallwi.org.uk Kelsall Bridge Club Meets every Tuesday and Thursday at the Community Centre,7-10pm. Social Bridge for Beginners/Intermediates on Tuesdays, duplicate on Thursdays. Contact Nick Mayfield on 01829752105.
Kelsall Badminton Club We meet on Tuesdays 8-9:30pm in Kelsall Community Centre from September to April. New players always welcome. For more details contact Sharon 01829 759362. CONNECTIVE LEARNING DYSLEXIA CENTRE Enjoyable computerised learning programme for anyone who struggles with reading and spelling. Friendly Kelsall Centre. Outstanding results. Open 4-7pm every weekday. For more details see www.connectivelearning.co.uk or ring 01829 752994 Barney’s Buddies Thursdays, from 10am in the Methodist Church school room, an informal drop-in for mums, babies and pre-school children - dads, grans and carers are all welcome.Contact Beth Ferringo on 01244 300638. messy church Kelsall Methodist Church on the 1st Monday of the month, from 4-6pm. Children can have fun exploring a range of crafts, followed by a meal and singing. Contact Beth Ferringo on 01244 300638. Kelsall Pre-school & Klub Kelsall Pre-school & Klub is situated in the grounds of Kelsall School. We provide a happy, caring and fun environment where children learn and develop through their play. We are open term time Monday to Friday from 8.00am – 6.00pm for children aged 2 to 12. Please feel free to pop in and see us or alternatively contact us on 01829 759268 or email kelsall.preschool@uwclub.net
TIVERTON Tiverton Village Hall (Booking : Janice Farrall - 01829 732855) Weekly Duplicate Bridge: Call George Molyneux 01829 733962 Mondays - 6.30pm till 10pm Wednesdays - 1.30pm till 5pm Line Dancing: Contact Win Bond on 01829 260080 Tuesdays - 10am till 12pm Monthly Drop In Coffee Morning: Last Thursday of month
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10.30am - 12pm (Call Madge Marshall 01829 732217) Tiverton District Garden Club We meet on the first Tuesday of every month at Tiverton Village Hall (just off the A49) at 7.30pm. Everyone is welcome at our lively and friendly meetings, and to the visits in the summer season. Entrance fee is £1.50 (non-members £2) and includes a raffle and refreshments. All enquiries to 733465 (Joyce Harbottle, Secretary), or why not become a member - annual membership is only £5 each, with lots of advantages.
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BUNBURY, Peckforton, Beeston & Tilstone Fearnall Pavillion
Early Birds Pre-School
Mondays
Contact: Hilary Armstrong 260410 Monday, Tuesday and Thursday Bunbury Village Hall 9am-2.50pm Wednesday and Friday Bunbury Village Hall 9am-12.30pm
Fitness Pilates 9.15 -10.15am; Fit as a fiddle (exercise class for the over 50’s) 10.30 - 11.30am Contact ruth@pwmltd.com or 01829262699 Indoor Bowling - 1.30pm Rainbows - 4.30pm - 5.30pm Brownies: (1st Bunbury Pack) 6pm - 7.15pm Tuesdays Aerotone 7.15-8.15pm. A mix of aerobics & body conditioning) 01829262699. Baby Massage classes 10-11am. Contact: Amy 07868 563258 to book place/more information Wednesdays (2nd Bunbury Brownies - 5.45pm - 7pm Toddler Group 9.30am - 11.30am Thursdays Keep Fit - 9.15am - 10.15am Pilates: - 7.30-8.30pm Bunbury and Tiverton Methodist Chapels Sunday - 10.45am at Bunbury except the 1st Sunday at the month 10.45am at Tiverton & 5th Sunday at St. Boniface, Bunbury at 10am. Women’s Institute Peckforton & Beeston W.I. - 1st Wednesday Peckforton Village Room - 7.30pm Bunbury WI. 2nd Thursday - Pavilion - 7.30pm
BUNBURY SINGERS Mondays in term time – 7.30-9.15pm Choir Practice at Bunbury Primary School BUNBURY VILLAGE HALL Monday Ladies Badminton start 7.30pm Tuesday BUDO 7pm Wednesday Hanlon School of Dance 4.30pm Thursday Hanlon School of Dance 4.30pm Thursday Men’s badminton 8pm Gardening Club 3rd Tuesday 8pm Good Companions meet as and when they require and have no fixed dates. Please note that Wednesday Club no longer meets and have disbanded. BUNBURY FOOTBALL CLUB Saturday morning (during school term) from 9.3011am at Bunbury Playing Fields, 5-11-year-olds. Visit www.bunburyfootball.co.uk, write to Info@ BunburyFootball.co.uk or call 07901 954862. Royal British Legion Meet Every 2nd Monday at The Nags Head Bunbury, 8pm
DUDDON, CLOTTON & HOOFIELD Duddon, Clotton & Hoofield War Memorial Hall For booking call 01829 781490 Duddon Toddler Group - Every Wednesday (term time only) 9.30 -11.30am Bowling - Every Wednesday (except summertime) at 7.30pm Seniors Keep fit - Thursdays at 2pm to 3pm. Table Tennis - Every Monday at 7.30pm
Monthly Coffee Morning - 3rd Tuesday of the month at 10.30am Women’s Institute 1st Thursday of the month at 7.30pm Taekwondo Clubs Duddon & Clotton War Memorial Hall Tuesdays 6pm - 7pm Juniors; 7pm - 8pm Adults Fridays 5pm - 6pm Tots; 6pm - 7pm Juniors 7pm - 8pm Adults
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EATON Activities at the Jessie Hughes Village Hall
3rd Thursday monthly 10.30am - 12 noon, Tea ‘n’ Chat drop-in social morning
For information regarding the village hall please contact Hilary Healey on 01829 730427, email jessiehughesvillagehall@yahoo.co.uk
Friday 9.15am - 12 noon Pilates contact Lynette Lanni 07766 762240
Monday 10-11am and 1 - 2pm Pilates, contact Lynette Lanni 07766 762240 Monday 4.00 - 6.00pm Ballet contact Nicolle Higgins 07900 303966 Monday 6.30 - 9.00pm Tae Kwon Do contact Paul Evans 07857 303959 Tuesday 9.30 - 10.30am Fitness Pilates. Contact ruth@pwmltd.com or 01829262699 10.30am - 12.30pm Yoga, contact Brenda McCooey 07876 497664 Tuesday 4-7pm Ballet contact Nicolle Higgins 07900 303966 2nd Tuesday monthly 7.30-9.00pm WI contact Diane Ardenne 01829 733639 4th Tuesday monthly 7.30 - 9.00pm Gardening Club Contact Derek Peel on 01829 732904 Wednesday 12.00 - 2.30pm Pilates. Contact Lynette Lanni 07766 762240 Wednesday 6.30 - 9.00pm Tae Kwon Do contact Paul Evans 07857 303959 Thursday 7.00 - 10.00pm Bridge. Contact Iris Weaver 01829 740100
Saturday 9.00am - 2.00pm Ballet contact Nicolle Higgins 07900 303966 Sunday 5.45 - 6.30pm Ballroom/Latin Dancing, (Children Beginners) Sunday 6.45 - 7.30pm Ballroom/Latin Dancing (Adult Beginners) Dancebasics on Sunday 7.30 - 8.15pm Ballroom/Latin Dancing (Adult Improvers) 07941 725980 1st Thursday monthly 7.30 - 9.00pm Reading Group, contact Tina Peel on 01829 732904 for details of books and venues. Eaton Rambling Club Serving local villages. Why not keep fit & join the expanding the club, which arranges walks of about seven miles max length, on alternate Saturdays & Sundays, once a month. We arrange monthly evening walks of about three miles in summer, & often arrange trips & social functions.Walks always finish at a convenient hostelry. Membership is £6 a year, & is open to anyone. Walks start from The Jessie Hughes Village Hall at 10.15am, just turn up & give it a try. Call Gill Ellison on 01829 782693
Tattenhall Runners Training sessions on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, meeting at Tattenhall Recreation Club at 7pm, to start at 7:15pm. Tattenhall Runners is a friendly club suitable for a wide range of abilities, with runs on the footpaths of the Peckforton Hills and quiet lanes round Tattenhall. Email info@tattenhallrunners.com for more information. Tarvin Meeting Point (formerly Tarvin Women’s Register) Meeting on alternate Thursdays in member’s homes to discuss a wide range of topics, both lighthearted and serious. For further information contact Sue Hardacre on 01829 741962. Bunbury Singers They meet every Monday evening during term time at 7.45pm to 9.15pm at the Aldersey Primary School in School Lane, Bunbury. New members are always welcome, there are no auditions. Email info@bunburysingers.org.uk 86 To advertise call 01244 350398
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ADVERTISERS’ INDEX Aerials MR Aerials............................................... p73
Equestrian Kelsall Hill................................................ p48
Archtitecture SBS Design............................................. p75 Scott Architecture.................................... p76
Estate Agents / Property Hinchcliffe................................................ p21 Strutt & Parker......................................... p44
Lettings Emma Creasey Lettings......................... p17
Bathrooms Oceans Bathrooms................................. p51 William & Maurice Bathrooms................ front
Financial / Accounts Pearson Financial.............................. p60-61
Lofts More Than Loft Ladders.......................... p29
Flooring Ace Tiling................................................. p37 Broadleaves Hardwood Flooring............ p73 Living Floors............................................ p46
Motoring JPW Body Repairs.................................. p46 Saunders for Service.............................. p31
Beds / Bedrooms Kingsley................................................... p63 T&C Fitted Bedrooms............................. p70 Bicycles Global Bike.............................................. p16 Building & Joinery Bunbury Prop Maintenance.................... p74 Lee Carrington Joinery.............................. p8 Cheshire Joinery Services ....................... p2 SM Edwards............................................ p77 Stephen Ford Joinery.............................. p31 PJ Meade Brickwork............................... p74 AJ Payne Property.................................. p73 TGB Construction & Landscapes........... p73 Care Agencies Bunbury Care.......................................... p30 Care Home Springcare.............................................. front Carpets / Flooring Kelsall Hill Rug Repairs.......................... p55 Kingsley Carpets..................................... p63 Little Carpet Shop................................... p47 Cleaning / Domestic Service Carpet & Oven Cleaning......................... p77 Kelsall Window Cleaning........................ p70 Molly Mop................................................ p71 Computer Services Flummoxed............................................... p9 Decorator Jason Wild............................................... p73 Disco Annemarie’s Disco.................................. p36 Drainage Sudden Strike............................................ p9 Driveways Build Pave and Scape............................. p75 DK Landscapes......................................... p5 Resin Driveways....................................back Tarporley Driveways................................ p77 TP Construction...................................... p59 Education Abbey Gate............................................. p40 Age Concern............................................. p8 King’s School.............................p32-33 & 58 Queen’s School....................................... p23 Electrical DLA Electrical.......................................... p74 Hawk Electrical........................................ p70 Weaver Electrical ................................... p77
Food & Drink Briscoe’s Dairy ....................................... p77 Hollies Farm Shop.................................. p41 Lockgate Coffee House......................... front Peckforton Castle.................................... p57 Royal Oak............................................... p19 Willington Fruit Farm............................... p14 Fuels/energy/power Antique Fireplaces.................................. p16 Clearview Stoves ................................... p24 County Oil................................................. p3 Wynnstay Fuels...................................... p13 Funeral Services / Undertaker Jacqueline Wilson................................... p36 Furniture/Interior Design Furniture Market...................................... p36 Garden Andy’s Garden Care............................... p76 Ashton Hayes.......................................... p74 Cain’s Garden Services.......................... p74 Chester Small Plant................................ p28 Dee Fencing............................................ p64 DKC Contracts.......................................... p9 Greensleeves.......................................... p71 Philip Driver............................................. p12 Lawn Guy................................................ p76 Mole Control............................................ p73 PDD Gardening....................................... p76 Ringwood Fencing ................................... p3 Sudden Strike Pest Control.................... p29 Turner Landscapes................................. p50 WCM Fencing......................................... p24 Golf Eaton Golf Club....................................... p13 Handyman Property Maintenance............................. p73 Total Home Solutions.............................. p22 Health & Beauty Angela Bartlett (Sensoria)....................... p43 Rowton Hall............................................. p26 Tranquility @ Peckforton.................... p52-53 Sxy Skin.................................................. p55 Interior Design No77 Interiors..................................... p56-57 Kitchens Granite Worktops.................................... p25 Immony Kitchens.................................... p65 Maranatha Kitchens & Bathrooms.......... p54 Matt Finish............................................... p39
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Legal Cullimore Dutton..................................... p64 Hibberts................................................... p45
Motor Racing Oulton Park............................................. p49 Offices Legat Owen............................................. p50 Pest Control Mole Control............................................ p73 Sudden Strike.......................................... p37 Petcare Finbar’s Friends...................................... p24 Tarvin Petcare......................................... p38 Piano Lessons / Tuning Andrew P Dean Piano Tuning................. p74 Andrew Starmer Piano Lessons............. p24 Plastering CGH Plastering....................................... p44 IP Plastering............................................ p74 Tattenhall Plastering................................ p76 Plumbing CT Plumbing........................................... p76 H Challenor & Son Plumbing.................. p74 Coppercroft............................................. p46 Philip Driver............................................. p12 Mackay Plumbing.................................... p29 PK Plumbing........................................... p77 SW Heating & Plumbing......................... p75 Podiatry Zenchi...................................................... p22 Slimming Class Slimming World Tarvin.............................. p8 Taxi/Private hire Apollo Travel............................................. p5 Billinge Travel . ......................................... p3 Tarvin Cars.............................................. p24 Vets Birch Heath............................................... p6 Willows.................................................... p39 Window Cleaning Kelsall Window Cleaning........................ p74 Pure Clean Window Cleaner.................. p73 Windows / Conservatories Cheshire Joinery....................................... p2 Cloudy2Clear............................................ p7 Kelsall Windows..................................... .p25 Sovereign Windows ............................... p14 Window Geeks........................................ p17
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