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GEORGE IS NOT FORGOTTEN THE family of student George Heath who died earlier this year have spoken of their pride after a charity set up in his name raised over £10,000. You can read more about the George Heath Foundation in this edition.

In a packed magazine we have news of an apple pressing day in Tarvin, a great turnaround for Bunbury Aldersey School, details of Alex Staniforth’s Himalayan adventures, Duke of Edinburgh Award success for two people from Kelsall, concern at the Tarporley Allotments and the regular features such as the what’s on guide, business directory and health and beauty.

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Attempted theft at Kelsall cash machine Police are appealing for information from the public following an attempted raid in Kelsall.

At approximately 2.45am on Friday 30th September at least two people tried to break into the cash machine outside the Co-op store on Chester Road.

After failing to access the machine the two thieves got into a saloon car and fled the scene in the direction of Holland’s Lane.

Investigating Officer Det Const Justin Jones said: “We are currently following a number of lines of enquiry in relation to this incident, including CCTV analysis and house to house enquiries.

“As part of my investigation I’m keen to speak to anyone who was in the area around the time of the incident and believes they may have seen anything suspicious.”

Anyone with any information in relation to the incident is asked to contact the Police on 101.

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Colin F Whitfield & Co have now closed their offices in Whitchurch and Wrexham, relocating their team to the Hall Livesey Brown office in Tarporley.

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TARPORLEY PARISH COUNCIL Newsletter High Street Parking Initiative The Parish Council have circulated a leaflet to every home about proposals to try and improve the High Street parking situation. There will be a consultation event on Saturday 5th November 9.30am-1pm at The Community Centre to allow residents and businesses to comment and to view the plans. The proposals include Time Limited Parking.

Tarporley Speed Management Scheme Look out for smiley SID. A new Speed Management Scheme has started in Tarporley. Volunteers have been trained by Cheshire West and Chester Council Highways Team on how to operate the speed indicator device (SID) and are now taking to the streets. The device is used to inform drivers of their current speed and will be used on Utkinton Road, Walkers Lane, Brook and Bowmere Road plus Cobblers Cross. Other roads within the village are being assessed for suitability for this scheme. The Parish Council are looking for extra volunteers to help with the scheme so if you have a spare hour or two a week and would like to get involved, please email Abigail at projects@tarporley.org.uk

Tarporley Primary School Consultation The first of many steps to increase the size of our Primary School has now been undertaken, with CWaC undertaking an initial consultation about their proposal to expand the capacity of the school from 210 places to 315 by September 2018.

This will mean a 1.5 class intake, instead of the current one class. Assuming the Director of Education agrees to this proposal, then this month (November) Public Notices will be displayed in the press, at the school and on the CWaC web site informing people how they can submit any comments or objections. Only sometime after that will the planning application be made and it is then that we will all have a chance to view the re-design of the existing school buildings and the design of new ones.

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The reserved matters Planning Application for the Brook Road land To apply please submit your was submitted by the Parish Council on 3rd October. The submission name and contact details along includes the full range of potential development on site but the with some information about proposals will need phasing due to the available funding. Subject to yourself and why you want funding, the first phase will include establishing access, car parking, to be a Councillor to the Clerk drainage/levelling and seeding the pitch and to establishing the players at clerk@tarporley.org.uk by changing facilities. It is hoped to have a decision by late December.

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TARPORLEY PARISH COUNCIL Information TARPORLEY PARISH COUNCIL COUNCILLORS Chairman: Councillor Ken Parker. Vice-Chair: Councillor Gill Clough Parish Clerk: Mrs Ann Wright, 62 Well Street, Malpas SY14 8QH.

Email clerk@tarporley.org.uk TelRoyal 01948 861 035 Cheshire County Council Vale Borough Council gov.uk Councillor Andrew Needham Councillor Mrs. Project Coordinator: Abigail Webb - Email Projects@tarporley.org.uk D. Joyce (01829 732444) (01829 730824) Andrew.Needham@cheshire.

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Parish Council Meetings Second Monday of each month (except August) in the Craven Room (the downstairs room accessed from the rear car park) of the Community Centre. Each meeting starts at 7pm with an Open Forum, during which members of the public can address the whole Council on matters of concern to them. At 6.30pm, prior to this meeting, the Parish Council holds a surgery where members of the public can talk one to one with individual councillors on an informal basis.

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Utkinton & Cotebrook Parish Council Much has happened since we last posted:

l At the October PC Meeting we took a decision to embark on a journey towards adopting a ‘Neighbourhood Development Plan’, a document that will detail the strategy for the Parish and its future and will, hopefully, enable our voices to be heard when decisions on planning, development and infrastructure are being made at Borough and National levels. A Working Party has been established and is being led by Councillor Ian Priestner and residents of the parish and the Green Space Action Group will be involved. The whole process will take around two years and at its completion we will have a NDP that will stand us in good stead for the next 15 – 20 years at least.

If you would like to get involved and have skills in project management, research and analysis, marketing and communications, plus much more, then please get in touch with Ian via the Feedback and Comments page on the Parish Website. l We would like to try and allay some fears of Utkinton residents over the proposed children’s playground on the school playing field. Here too we have a Working Group comprising School, PTA and Parents, CWaC and the Parish Council but because it was a project without a home or even agreement in principle for what it might look like we omitted to consult with some of the closest neighbours. It is our intention to do so after the next Working Group meeting (Friday 14th October) and we will do so in a ‘round table discussion. l On the planning front there is no concrete news relating to the development of the Northgate field. However, having spoken to the Planning Officer and the Housing team they are waiting for clarification of detail within arc4’s Housing Need Survey before they make a decision to move to the next step, or not. In addition CWaC’s ‘Tree Team’ have put up a report in the comments section of the application that suggests that the layout, in its current form, “At present this proposal would be in contravention of best practice, NPPF paragraph 17 and retained local planning policy NE9”. Let us watch this space … l The other large project in its very early stages is the secure footway and cycleway between Utkinton and Tarporley (we haven’t forgotten Cotebrook but that is a much more difficult one to achieve!) Thus far another working group have discussed the possible routes with the landowners and will be talking with any affected house owners to see if it is feasible prior to establishing whether it is viable and affordable.

Again we will keep you informed. l November 26th will see the Christmas Fayre at Cotebrook Village Hall AND the annual Quiz Night at Utkinton Village Hall – both events that prove to be highlights of the year. l Oh, we mustn’t forget that we are still seeking two councillors so if you believe that you would like to get involved in the future of our community please get in touch.

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Kelsall duo celebrate award success Rachel Sirett and Justine Whitfield have received their Gold Duke of Edinburgh Awards.

The duo, who completed the award through Kelsall Youth Club, attended the presentation at St James’s Palace, London, where they received the honour from the Earl of Wessex.

Prince Edward congratulated Rachel and Justine on their successes and heard about their individual DoE journeys over the last 18 months of hard work and dedication.

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Kelsall Youth Club/ DoE centre leader Pete Moore, said: “Rachel and Justine were part of a team of 4 completing Gold this year from the Kelsall Group. Together they pretty much had to organise every part of their individual and group achievements themselves giving them real and significant responsibility. They truly earned this award and we look forward to their fellow participants Alice Smith and Tom Critchley visiting the Palace soon to collect their Gold Awards too.”

Speaking about her DoE experience and Gold Award, Rachel Sirett said: “The whole DoE experience has been very challenging but great fun too. Working with friends on the expedition was probably the most memorable part and really feeling a sense of achievement together as a team. Helping to teach young children to enjoy dance as my volunteering section was also very rewarding and something I certainly will look to continue.”

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Amazing charitable giving follo A charity set up in memory of a Tarvin student who died earlier this year has raised over £10,000.

The George Heath Foundation has been established as a charity by the friends and family of George to celebrate his young life and to ensure that his name lives on in the hearts of those who were close to him and in the numerous and diverse communities where he was widely known and loved.

The 20-year-old student, from Deans Way, Tarvin, died in March following a collision with a lorry on the A49 near Tarporley.

Mum Gaynor said: “Using the funds that have and continue to be raised in George’s memory, our objectives are now to provide charitable support to those community-based organisations and causes that touched George’s life; by helping them to further their public benefit work and ambitions.

“Ultimately, the George Heath Foundation will endeavour to support an inclusive range of communities, causes and activities that touched George’s life, ensuring that the benefits of the Foundation are accessible to all. It is envisaged that this will encompass Tarvin and the surrounding villages. The charity aims to help everyone fulfil their potential and life.”

TOURNAMENT The charity’s website is in the process of development, but in the meantime people can follow it on facebook at www.facebook.com/The George Heath Foundation.

In the immediate aftermath of George’s death in March a football tournament was held, and funds in the region of £7,300 was generated. Work is underway to repeat the football tournament on an annual basis in May each year (2017 date is Saturday 27th May).

Other events have been held in the last few months - including George’s friend Chloe Evans completing the Chester Half-Marathon, and a family prize bingo event in October at Tarvin Community Centre with over £1,600 being generated for the Foundation.

The first donation made by the Foundation was to Tarvin Pre-School Nursery who have been very busy building their very own mud kitchen over the summer holidays and who are almost ready to have the official opening!

Charitable status has now been granted by the Charity Commission (registered Charity Number 1169538).

The next event is a stall at the craft fair being held at the Tarvin Methodist Church on Saturday 29th October, and after that the volunteers will be at the Tarvin Christmas Festival on Saturday 3rd December.

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Magnificent mural celebrates learning This term has seen a group of talented artists come together to produce a mural that takes pride of place in the newly refurbished school hall and celebrates the diversity of learning that takes place in Tarporley High School.

Over a period of two days pupils worked together to paint individual emblems that would represent each subject. From an art palette to a treble clef and a ballet dance to strand of DNA; the mural stands proud above the new school alumni board.

Mr Bowland said: ‘It is always fantastic to see the independence of our young learners and I admire the way they work collaboratively with such commitment to celebrate our school. The work they have produced is a testament to high aspiration and achievement.�

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Q. What is the best way to remove eye makeup?

A.When removing eye makeup it is always important to remember that the eye area is very delicate. The skin in this area is supported by a ‘ring’ muscle called the orbicularis oculi and handling the eye area gently is very important. A product that removes eye makeup very easily without the need for rubbing at the delicate skin is imperative.

Apply the eye makeup remover to a damp cotton wool pad. Lightly press the pad onto the eye and hold for several seconds to give the remover time to do its work. Then gently wipe from the inside corner of the eye outwards over the top lid and inwards under the eye creating a circular motion. Fold the pad over to make a point to remover the make up from the lower lashes. Use a separate pad for each eye.

Q. I think the eye makeup remover pads I have been using have caused irritation on my eyelids. Which ingredient could have done this?

A. The well- known brand of eye makeup remover pads that you have used boast that they contain ‘eyebright extract’. There is no research to prove that this ingredient has any beneficial effect on the skin or eyes. However, the third largest ingredient in the pads that you have been using is ‘comfrey’ which can be a skin irritant and could be a likely cause of the irritation that you have been experiencing. I would suggest that you stop using the pads immediately and start to calm the irritation down with a salon application of clinical grade Colloidal Oatmeal and use a small amount of Barrier Repair twice a day until the skin settles.

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Short mat bowling at Tattenhall The Barbour Institute has now acquired two Short Mat Bowling sets, with bowls, which could be used by any clubs, groups or individuals and private parties.

We shall soon be arranging a session where people can come and have a go and see what the game involves. It could even be possible to create a club who may like to play against other villages for example. Due to short mat bowls being played indoors it can be an all year round game.

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Tarporley Allotments – alive & digging OPINION THIS summer’s mostly wet and cool weather has produced great growing conditions resulting in some excellent harvests of beans, brassicas, potatoes, roots and a variety of fruit and flowers writes John Roberts.

Currently, we are cropping squashes of different types such as Butternut, Pumpkins, Turk’s Turban and Sunshine and I can personally vouch that that results are good and tasty.

Sadly, though, it seems as if this will be our last productive full year since Tarporley Allotment Holders’ landlord (Enlighten Developments Tarporley, EDT) served ‘Notices to Quit’ on all plot-holders effective April 2017. You may have noticed that some of the plots have become increasingly untidy and overgrown in recent months which has been the combined result of a) EDT refusing to let half a dozen vacant plots twelve months ago and b) some existing plot-holders understandably losing their motivation and letting the weeds grow. This is most unfortunate as it might well lead to the misguided conclusion that there is now no demand for allotment plots in Tarporley. Nothing could be further from the truth as witnessed by our active society and historic waiting list.

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plots and access tracks will have quickly become overgrown and swamped with unsightly, rank grasses. Hardly a positive contribution to the aspiration of winning a Best Kept Village accolade. It’s highly likely that this situation will last for a very long time given the high degree of protection the allotments and bowls site enjoys and therefore the high probability that Planning Applications for development on the site will be refused. If EDT were truly enlightened, it would consider granting an extension to current leases past April 2017 which would allow temporary continuation of cultivation of the allotments and more time to locate a new site. This would also allow continued site maintenance and better orderliness. Additionally, plotholders would act as unofficial “guardians” to discourage access by unwelcome nonresidential visitors.

Tarporley Allotment Holders, as an association, will continue up to and beyond April 2017 to act for its members in pursuing best solutions. To that end, a new committee has been voted into position with new Chairman, James Blackford, new Secretary, The Rev. Anne Gibson and Equipment Manager, John Latham The committee will continue to meet regularly and will manage the changing circumstances to its best abilities.

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If I were to stop for too long, thinking about current world events, I’d probably simply bury my head under the duvet and not put in an appearance for several years, hoping that during my time in hibernation, Donald Trump turned out to be nothing more than a bad dream, and the Brexit landing had been as soft as a goose down pillow.

This is far from a definitive list, but I’ve only a page, and I’m sure you’re not that interested in my duvet induced ramblings!

Of course I can’t influence the impact of Brexit, whichever way you cast your vote in June, for better or worse, our Prime Minister has made much of the fact that there will be no “U Turn” and that article 50 will be invoked by the end of March. The Autumn Statement this year, I think will be an interesting one.

What we do know is that Financial markets have rebounded sharply since the initial falls after the vote to leave was announced, perhaps partly due to a quick reaction from the Bank of England, and also in part due to a lack of weak economic data and a very swift change of political leadership.

The resultant falling pound, is a double edged sword. Two thirds of the stock exchange top 100 companies are made up of firms whose profits come from overseas, and as a result their profits have risen due to the weaker pound. (source Moneyfacts Economic View Point October 2016). This has resulted in the FTSE 100 reaching its highest level since May 2015, and prior to that it had been a number of years since the FTSE reached such heights. The FTSE 250, perhaps a more realistic indicator, also reached a new all-time high recently.

However, the double edge means that we will almost certainly start to see price rises in the shops as the cost of imports increase.

We’ve got very used to being able to buy out of season fresh produce whenever we want it through imports, and much of the electronic and electrical equipment we buy is also imported.

If you’ve been on holiday recently, you will already have noticed how much less the pound in your pocket buys in terms of the

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Ultra low interest rates have certainly benefited those with mortgages, but for years now, savers have found themselves poorer, with many being tempted to look to the stock markets in an attempt to grow their savings.

As a Financial Planner, you would probably expect me to applaud this course of action, and for many it is very much the right thing to do. Recently though I’ve been approached by a number of people who have never “dipped their toes” into stock market linked investments, and whilst the temptation to do so may be strong, particularly with the growth we have seen this year, the inexperienced investor should only ever make the decision to invest in this way with the help and support of good quality financial planning advice. I’ve talked about this before, but getting your cash holdings right, will mean that when a stock market investment goes down, which it inevitably will, you don’t have to panic, you can ride out the fall, and wait for the equally inevitable rise.

So, if you would like talk about how you might get that long held cash ISA working a little harder, and understand whether in fact the alternative to punitive interest rate is appropriate for you, do please give me a call on 01948 840738 or 075959 28907. Me, and my team, look forward to hearing from you.

The value of an investment with St. James’s Place will be directly linked to the performance of any funds selected and may fall as well as rise. You may get back less than the amount invested.

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UTKINTON & COTEBROOK BABY & TODDLER GROUP When Every Friday Morning (in term times) 9.30am - 11am

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Bunbury school completes remarkable turnaround Bunbury Aldersey CE Primary School has bounced back with vengeance to earn huge praise from SIAMS inspectors.

In February 2015 the school was placed in ‘special measures’ following an Ofsted inspection. In a record time of 11 months the school turned a corner and is now ‘Good with Outstanding behaviour and safety.’

On 29th September the school received their SIAMS, (Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools), and was rated outstanding in all areas. Building on the earlier years success the inspector recognised that , “The school is well-placed to move confidently into the future as leaders have the capacity, motivation and determination to do so.”

The inspector spent a day in school where she recognised outstanding strengths in all areas: meeting the needs of all learners, impact of collective worship, effectiveness of RE and the effectiveness of leadership and management.

Executive head teacher Fiona Todd was recognised for her “purposeful, explicitly

Christian leadership which has unified the school and bought about rapid change.”

Mrs Todd said: “This judgement means even more than the pride we received from Ofsted as it encompasses not only the school ethos but the strong values our pupils embed during their school career with us and beyond.”

The inspector praised the pupils’ excellent behaviour and very positive attitude to life and learning. She recognised that “standards of attainment remain consistently high and that children are reflective and thoughtful learners”.

The children “express their ideas and opinions articulately within an atmosphere of trust and acceptance.”

“We are blessed to have a team of amazing staff, governors and great children. This result is testament to all the hard work of our school team and we are really proud of everyone in our school. Together we can continue to move the school forward and go from strength to strength.” added Nicola Badger, Head of School.

Charity Christmas cards Once again Cards for Good Causes Charity Christmas Card shop will be trading in Tarporley at a new venue – the Crown Hotel due to the refurbishments taking place at the Baptist church.

Cards cost from as little as £3 for a pack of 10, with a wide range of designs to choose from. There is also a range of stocking fillers, wrapping paper, and advent calendars.

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The shop will be open Monday to Saturday, 10am to 4pm, from Tuesday 1st November until Saturday 3rd December. Any enquiries, or if you wish to become a volunteer in the shop, please phone Mary Thompson on 01829 733642.

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GARDENING BY JANET HEATH

Leaf colour in November

NOVEMBER can be a drab, dark month with the warmth of autumn behind us but it is the best month for leaf colour. Visit some of the large gardens open to the public or go to a local park to see the flame colours of trees, just before the leaves fall.

Shelter and well drained soil can support a lovely Acer especially if grown near larger trees. The red colour of the one in the photograph will shine out in late autumn. The yellow berries of Pyracantha Soleil d’Or, has yellow berries in autumn and winter. The berries are not eaten by birds until later in the winter. It has white flowers in spring, loved by bees and is good as a hedging plant. It has very sharp spines abut 2cm long

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Jobs to do around the garden include finishing planting tulip bulbs which can go in later than daffodils. Plant in well drained soil in sun for best effect and expect to replant in subsequent years as the bulbs are not as vigorous as in their first year.

Put fallen leaves in a separate compost bin or put in a bin liner to rot down. One of my clients has superb compost made from leaves and grass cuttings mixed.

They mow the lawn in autumn which cuts the leaves up and the grass clippings help them rot down fast.

Prune any roses that have finished flowering to take off the top growth. Formative pruning of bush roses can be done in early March. Climbing and rambling roses can be pruned now for next year – a prickly job! Cut off all the little spindly stems. Then look for long strong new growth to tie in, preferably horizontally so that the stem sends up lots of new flowering growth along its length. Cut out old brown wood.

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A pressing engagem Despite the well-forecasted gloomy weather and bouts of rain, the intrepid members of the Tarvin Woodland Trust went ahead with their second annual Village Apple Pressing Day and were rewarded with a good attendance of equally enthusiastic supporters, bringing their bags of apples to be turned into delicious juice, or just coming along for a few hours of fun and creativity with woodland crafts.

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Hot dogs, burgers, hot drinks were all available for a small charge, but the rest of the experience and entertainment was free, the juice created and the activities enjoyed by children and adults alike.

Set in an open area of the woodland on the SW fringes of the village and supported by the Cheshire Wildlife Trust and other local services, the event was a fine reminder of what can be achieved by a group of willing volunteers working for the wellbeing of the village as a whole. The organisers give their grateful thanks to all sponsors, helpers and all who braved the weather to support the event.�

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Third time unlucky for Alex A

ltitude sickness stopped intrepid explorer Alex Staniforth from reaching the peak of one of the world’s highest mountains.

Alex, from Kelsall, reached 7,125m on Cho Oyu (8,201m) in the Himalayas before developing AMS, which can have deadly consequences. Alex has visited the region twice before in attempts to scale Everest but was thwarted the last time by an earthquake and avalanche.

His latest climb has raised lots of cash for Young Minds UK, a mental health charity.

Alex explained that he was feeling strong at 6,000m but a day of climbing at high altitude knocked the stuffing out of him.

“It was only 700m of height gain but one of the most painful days of my life, albeit the highest I’d ever been. The team delayed until the following day due to bad weather so we hung back, ate and hydrated.

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There was a relentless snow slope beneath a sickly starlit sky and I had barely made it 20 mins out of camp before I knew from my limited experience knew something wasn’t right.

“It’s just a mind game” I told myself, trying every motivational technique I knew in the book. I slept for a few hours on oxygen like a deflated Michelin man, then in the morning was given Dexamethasone for AMS. I then descended with the rest of the summiteers which also turned out to be a slightly knackering day – even for me having not summited! After being ill a couple of times en-route in the baking heat and getting held up at the ice wall for a while I was simply glad to be going down… unfortunately lying around complaining doesn’t get you down the hill.”

Alex added: “I’m feeling pretty rough but very pleased for my teammates and enjoying celebrating both their success of summiting and getting us all down safety.

“At the start of the trip I remember being so ill I thought I was going home – I was told that my chances of success were slim and even that I should take up sailing instead! All things considered I’m pleased with how far I got, the lessons taken on board and that I can now close one chapter to open another. The journey has never been about the summits.”

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What’s on in your village NOVEMBER Saturday 5th November The Bunbury Bonfire and Fireworks Display event at the Jubilee Playing Fields Bunbury. Gates open at 6pm, Bonfire at 6.45pm, Fireworks at 7pm. Adults £4, Children 5 to 15 £1, under 5’s free. Food and drinks from Tilly’s and Burrows the Butcher.

Saturday 5th November Tarporley’s annual bonfire & firework display, organised by the Scouts, takes place in the field south of St Helen’s Church, Tarporley. Gates open at 6pm, bonfire lit at 6:30pm, fireworks at 7pm. Adults £5, children £2.50. Refreshments available. Access is through a farm gate on the lane which leads to the Lych Gate (roughly opposite Molly Mop).

Saturday 5th November Rotary Club country market at Tarporley Community Centre. 18 food and gift stalls. Enquiries to K Wallace on 07850 250641 Sunday 6th November Books, DVD & CD Sale at the Barbour Institute, Tattenhall, 10am-3.30pm Please bring donations for the sale on Saturday 5th November anytime between 11.30am and 2pm.

Friday 11th November There will be a Quiz at the War Memorial Hall, Duddon, starting at 8.15pm, entry £2.50 and there will be a bar and raffle. All proceeds will go towards the upkeep of the Hall.

Saturday 12th November Tarvin Christmas Festival and Market – Fund Raising Coffee Morning and Cake Sale at the Methodist Church (10am to 12 noon) in support of the Tarvin Christmas Festival and Market which will be held on Saturday 3rd December from 5-9pm in Tarvin High Street.

Sunday 13th November The second concert of the Tattenhall Music Society season will be in St Alban’s Church, Tattenhall, at 6.30pm and will feature the ‘Zelkova String Quartet.’ They are made up of three members of the Pether family… Caroline (violin) Jonathan (cello)and Ed Pether (violin) and Alex Mitchell (viola). Tickets are £10 for non-members (members £8) and can be purchased in advance from Tattenhall News and Tattenhall Post Office or you can pay on the door. Enquiries: Anne McGrath 01829 770932. Email: mcgrath. prickleygreen@btopenworld.com Friday 18th November Huxley Film Night,7.30pm, at Huxley Village Hall: “ Eddie the Eagle”. Admission £5. Wine/beer/ tea/coffee/ice cream on sale. Information 01829 781294 or 781573 Saturday 26th November Christmas gift and craft fair at Cotebrook Village Hall 2pm - 4.30pm, performances by Utkinton Primary School Choir and South Cheshire Ballet and Theatre School. Call Judith on 01829 760513 / 07711 243521.

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What’s on in your village NOVEMBER West Cheshire Rural U3A Come and join us for the next meeting on Thursday 17th November at the Barbour Institute in Tattenhall. Ian Barclay will present his talk titled “Why Did They Invent That?”.

Refreshments will be available from 2pm.

For further information on membership and forthcoming events please contact either Hilary Scarratt 01829 770516 Hilary@Scarratt. com or visit our website u3asites.org.uk/ westCheshire Tarporley and District U3A The next meeting on Thursday November 24th will be in Tarporley Community Centre.

Doors open at 10am. Speaker starts at 10:30am. Speaker: Peter Boughton will speak on: “Picturesque Chester. The City in Art”. Tel 01829 732863.

Tattenhall Gardening Society The November meeting will be held on Wednesday 9th, at The Barbour Institute, Tattenhall, starting at 7.30pm. The Speaker will be Matt Smee, who will be talking about organic vegetable growing in gardens and allotments. His organic vegetable box company is based in Malpas and supplies homes and restaurants around Cheshire.

The website for further information is www. vegmen.co.uk. The Society’s full programme for 2016/17 is available, but perhaps make a note now of the December date, Wednesday 14th, when Jannie Hollins will be the speaker.

As ever, potential new members are most welcome. Don’t forget, annual membership allows a 10% discount off gardening items at Walker’s in Huntington and Okell’s at Duddon. Further information is available from Jen Benefield on 01829 770692.

Tiverton District Garden Club Tuesday 1st November at Tiverton Village Hall, Huxley Lane (just off A49) at 7.30pm.

AGM (guaranteed not to take long!) followed by a fun quiz, mainly gardening topics, accompanied by cheese and wine to perk up the brain cells. Entry is free, but a donation is requested to help towards the refreshments.

All are welcome.

Tarporley WI Our next meeting is on Wednesday 2nd November, in the Done Room behind St Helen’s Parish Church.

We will have our AGM, followed by speaker Mark Green, who will be exploring Food Facts and Myths! It’s now also the time to renew your membership; subs are £39 for the whole year. Doors open at 7:30pm; please come along if you can make it by 8pm! First meeting is free. Visit www.tarporleywi.org, find us on Facebook.

Peckforton and Beeston WI The title of Karen Van Hoff’s talk at the October meeting was The Knitted Necklace, a Hat and a Tiara. We have our AGM and supper in November followed in December

by Keith Birkett telling us about the History of Roberts Bakery.

Huxley & Hargrave WI Annual Supper Club night is scheduled for Friday 11th November when Richard Wescott will entertain us with his “Confessions of A Pantomime Dame” together with a welcome drink and home-cooked 3-course meal, priced at £15 per person. 7.30pm. Husbands and friends welcome. Bring your own tipple.

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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 9.45-10.30am Zumba Gold ( 2-4pm U3A Watercolour Group (fortnightly) 2-4pm U3A Drawing Group (fortnightly) 7.30-9pm Yoga - Iyengar 7.30pm Tattenhall & District Parish

Council (1st Mon) Tuesday 9.30am-2.30pm Tattenhall OPAL (Older

People Active Lives) Club 10am-12noon Coffee Morning; all welcome 6.30-7.30pm Karate 8-9.30pm Tattenhall Singers Wednesday 12noon-3pm Computer Club (in CLiC) 6-7pm & 7.15-8.15pm Ballet/pilates & Zumba 7.45pm Tatt Gardening Society (2nd Wed) 7.30pm W.I. (3rd Wed) 8pm (doors 7.30pm) Film Night

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Over-Fifties (1st Thurs) 2-3.30pm U3A main monthly meeting (3rd Thurs)

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6.30-8.30pm 1st Tattenhall Guides Friday 9.30am-11am Country Market 10am-3pm Beading Group (monthly) 10.30am-12.30pm Italian 2-3pm/3.30-5.30pm Toddler & Children’s Ballet 7.00-10pm Bridge Club Saturday 9-10am Tae Kwon Do 10am-12noon Craft Club (usually 2nd Sat) www.barbourinstitute.co.uk 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 Go On Line The service runs on alternate Thursdays and the sessions run from 10am to 12noon, Contact Carol 07851 253587 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) Tarvin Tennis Club is almost 50 years old and enjoys a reputation as a friendly yet competitive club. We welcome visitors and new members of all standards and offer a range of club activities. We cater for all abilities and families are particularly welcome.

Most significantly, through our club coach we are expanding our junior coaching programme and currently we run two junior teams and hold an annual Junior Tournament. For senior players there are regular club sessions and tournaments in addition to the five teams we field in both winter and summer area leagues. For the less competitive there are various groups which play during the week throughout the year, enjoying our four artificial grass courts which are regarded as some of the best playing facilities in the area.

For more details visit www. tarvintennisclub.co.uk or ring Rob on 01829 741314, Allyson on 01829 741057, Felicity on 01829 741136 or Keith on 01829 740178.

.TARVIN GARDENING SOCIETY We We meet on the fourth Tuesday of March and then on the third Tuesday of each subsequent month (April to October) at 8pm in Tarvin Community Centre.

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. Tel Lyn on 01829 741011 or e-mail at tarvin.preschool@btconnect.com SUNSHINE DAY NURSERY & PRE SCHOOL 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 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! TARVIN METHODIST CHURCH SPLASH pre-school group Weekly on Wednesday mornings at 10.15 until 11.45am.

Meet Barney bear and make some friends along with welcome cuppa for you and a snack for your little one. We have fun with free play, crafts, singing and storytime and the first visit is free, Drop in to Tarvin Methodist Church any Wednesday in term time.

Messy Church: Every 3rd Wednesday at 5-7pm you can have a Christian faith adventure at Tarvin Methodist Church. We explore a theme with crafts , challenges and a bit of mess before our meal for everyone around 6pm. Children must bring a responsible adult to join in the activities. Drop in or contact Penny Hassall for details 07712 210703 Sunday Xtra: Every first Sunday we have Xtra 9.30 - 10.15 am at Tarvin Methodist Church - a relaxed, family friendly worship service for all ages. Meetup for a free breakfast at 9am and then drama, visuals and activities for the kids. Church for the future generations in a modern style. And why not stay around for a Bacon Butty afterwards. Phone: 01829740959.

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EATON Activities at the Jessie Hughes Village Hall For information regarding the village hall please contact Hilary Healey on 01829 730427, email jessiehughesvillagehall@yahoo.co.uk 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. Martin Evans 01606 – 883660 and Margaret McDermott 01829 – 732361

3rd Thursday monthly 10.30am - 12 noon, Tea ‘n’ Chat drop-in social morning Friday 9.15am - 12 noon Pilates contact Lynette Lanni 07766 762240 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

COTEBROOK COTEBROOK VILLAGE HALL

COTEBROOK PRE SCHOOL

South Cheshire Ballet &Theatre School.

Wednesday and Thursday 4pm to 7pm Contact Claire Mould on 07958 477386

(formerly Little Budworth Pre School) at Cotebrook Village Hall

Wednesday 7.30pm Radio Club

8.45am - 12.15pm Friday

Thursday 7.30 Orchestra

Children welcome from age two. Funded places available.

Contact the pre school manager Rebecca Di Vito on 07849 642417 / 01829 760984 info@cotebrookpreschool.co.uk

Friday 1pm to 2pm Zumba Gold Contact Maritza Taylor on 0750 137 3426

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