Tarporley Talk October 2016

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October 2016 - Issue 139 Including the Tarporley & Utkinton Parish Councils newsletters

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GOOD LUCK, ALEX AFTER being twice thwarted in his attempt to climb Everest, Alex Staniforth has headed back to the Himalayas to take on another mighty peak. He will attempt to scale the 26,904ft Cho Oyu mountain this month.

We also have news from Bunbury Mill, Tarporley High School and the regular features such as the what’s on guide, business directory and health and beauty.

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THE IMPACT OF LONELINESS

ARE OUR ELDERLY BEING IGNORED?

IN a recent article in the Telegraph, Dame Esther Rantzen raised concerns that caring for vulnerable elderly people does not have the same ‘emotional impact’ on society as that of children. Dame Esther, who set up Silver Line two years ago, said they have recently received their millionth call and now handle up to 1,600 calls a day. The busiest day seems to be Sunday, and this August has been the busiest ever, more than Christmas, when loneliness is usually more acute.

Well it would seem so. For example, how many times do we stop to say good morning to an older person in the street? I suspect not often, and also most people do not like to ask for help because they are either embarrassed or do not want to be a burden. So I think we have to step out there and ask the question.

Last month we focused on finding the ‘Time to Talk’ to our families and elderly relatives. The one question that was not listed was, are you lonely?

She says “When it comes to helping older people there just doesn’t appear to be the same compassion….and there are people around us who feel almost invisible and inaudible”. She had a sad letter from a lady in Cornwall who said ‘I’m optimistic by nature, I have to be when I face another pointless day when I’m a waste of space’.

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TARPORLEY PARISH COUNCIL NEWSLETTER New Project Co-ordinator The Parish Council would like to introduce you to Abigail Webb, who has taken on the role of coordinating the various projects the Parish Council is and is planning to pursue, such as developing the Outdoor Sports and Leisure Land at Brook Road; the Christmas lights, and the improved maintenance of the Parish cemetery and the garden areas (e.g. Burton Square) around the village.

As part of her work, she is planning a series of visual audit walks around the village with Parish Counsellors and residents to look at, for example, the condition of the roads, pavements, hedgerows and trees that abut/overhang the pavement/roads and street furniture.

Details of walks will be advertised on the Parish Council website and Notice Board (near the bus stop) and on Tarporley Facebook and Twitter - TarporleyPC. It was certainly a difficult summer with the vast overrun of the roadworks at the junction of Nantwich Road and the bypass, and with the overrunning of the work at the High School with its subsequent extended closure of the library. The Parish Council has complained to the relevant authorities, outlining residents’ complaints, stressing the inconvenience people have suffered.

After all the concerns, especially recently, over vehicles speeding in the village, Abigail is about to start a speed watch scheme on all the major roads in and out of Tarporley. If you would like to be volunteer, please contact her on projects@tarporley.org.uk

Cards for Good Causes Thanks to The Crown, on the High Street, charity Christmas cards can be sold in the village again this year. The charity is unable to use the usual location, at the Baptist Methodist Church, as the building is undergoing refurbishment, but the proprietors at The Crown have opened up their function room for this good cause. Cards, from a wide range of charities, will be on sale during the day from the end of October until early December. Please pop in and buy your cards there.

Affordable Homes for Sale As part of the planning permission consent for the housing development Haddington Park, off Nantwich Road, approximately 30 houses are available for purchase at below market price by people in need of housing on low incomes.

People who live and/or work locally can find out more and if they might be eligible, from the sales office off Nantwich Road, which is open Thursday – Sunday 10.am to 5.30 pm and on Mondays from 12.30 – 5.30 pm. Tel 01829 730909 or email haddingtonpark@dwh.co.uk More information about eligibility can also be obtained by emailing AffordableHousing@ cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk because the local borough will be administering the allocation list.

Shopping Trips for Older People For a small fee, each Thursday morning older people are picked up from their home and taken by minibus to shop and visit the café at Rose Farm in Utkinton. These trips are subsidised by the Parish Council. If you would like to join, please contact MB Travel on 01606 43335 or 07774 064 838.

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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.

clerk@tarporley.org.uk Tel 01948Vale 861Royal 035 Borough Council Cheshire County Council gov.uk Councillor Andrew Needham Councillor Joyce Tarporley has twelve Parish Councillor seats. Each Councillor sits on one ofMrs. the D. two working (01829 732444) (01829 730824) groups and current members are listed below with their contact details (01829).

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Infrastructure Street Scene Elaine Chapman ……………...733972 Gill Clough ……………………733545 James Kennedy ……….07900 276 217 Jeremy Mills …………………..730898 Ken Parker …………………… 732188 Andrew Wallace …………….. ..732467

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Areas of Interest Village Initiatives, Transport, Highways, Parking PCSO, Security, Community Bus, Commerce, Christmas Lights Event

Areas of Interest Best Kept Village, Flower Displays, Handyman, Street Cleaning, Children’s Playground, Village Square, Street Furniture, Community Initiatives

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

Local Cheshire West and Chester Councillor Cllr Eveleigh Moore Dutton 07711 817 060

Police Contacts PC Philip Monks philip.monks@cheshire.pnn.police PCSO Kenneth Williamson kenneth.williamson@cheshire.pnn.police.uk Emergencies 999 Police Non-emergency Number 101 Dragon Hall 0845 4586377

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Utkinton & Cotebrook Parish Council The meteorologists tell us that we are, technically, in Autumn – but no one thought to tell the weather, we’ve had everything apart from hail and snow during September!

There is much to report upon around the Parish; l Firstly the Northgate development in Utkinton – they say that no news is good news but the waiting for a decision on this highly contentious development continues to provoke discussion around the community – that the community submitted over a hundred individual objections across the May and July submissions says quite a bit.

Next up is the forthcoming ‘Consultation’ by CWaC on their Local Plan 2 in which they seek to further define our communities – the Parish Council have submitted a paper contesting the decision to redesignate Utkinton as a Local Service Centre despite the community not having access to real public transport. Again it’s a waiting game as the Council ponders what it will be doing.

As a result of the above two, the Parish Council has voted to investigate the potential for creating a Neighbourhood Plan to help the whole community guide the long-term future of the Parish. In October we will be looking at the process in our monthly Parish Council meeting (at Cotebrook Village Hall on 11th October) where we hope to have presentations from the team that did the Tattenhall NP and also Cheshire Community Action. The public are very welcome to come along and take part. l The proposals for a Children’s Playground on Utkinton Primary School’s playing field rumbles on and the discussions are well advanced between the Diocese, CWaC and the Parish Council to make this a reality – fingers crossed!

A similar level of progress over a safe pedestrian and cycle route between Utkinton and Tarporley is being experienced with the working group having very positive discussions with the landowners along the proposed route (alongside Utkinton Road). l Our WI seems to be undergoing a bit of a revival with events being planned for the Winter Programme and all are welcome to attend – they have their own page on the Parish Website so check out their plans. l Cotebrook and Utkinton Village halls will be hosting events on the same day in November – the 26th. Cotebrook will be holding their annual ‘Christmas Fayre’ in the afternoon and Utkinton their highly entertaining ‘Quiz Night’ in the evening – we hope we can welcome you there. l Finally, our website goes from strength to strength and will pass 10,000 hits since the new site opened on 8th February and its sister social media page on Facebook has published over a hundred articles and reached in excess of 5,000 people. Add to that the fact that we produce this newsletter monthly and we hope that everyone in the community is getting to know what is going on.

Frank Tunney Chair – Utkinton And Cotebrook Parish Council E: ftunney@me.com www.utkintonandcotebrook.com ‘Utkinton-and-Cotebrook-Community-Pages’

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Third time lucky for mountaineer Alex?

THE mountains are calling – again for Kelsall’s finest explorer Alex Staniforth After twice being thwarted in his bid to climb Mt Everest, Alex has set off once more for the Himalayas in his bid to climb one of the world’s highest peaks.

He is in the middle of a seven-week expedition to Tibet with the aim of climbing Cho Oyu at 8,201 metres (26,906 feet) high, with the 360 Expeditions team.

Alex said: “My next step is to turn that goal into an achievement. I’m aware that most people don’t know what Cho Oyu is and assume it to be something from Star Trek.

“Obviously this is no package holiday. It’s a similar process and challenge to Everest – to be fair, it’s only 600m lower…we will be climbing via the north west face and north west ridge, with advanced Base Camp at 5,700m altitude. Cho Oyu is not a technically difficult mountain and the majority of terrain does not exceed 30 degrees besides a very steep serac barrier at 6,600m.”

This climb will support YoungMinds, the UK’s leading charity committed to improving the emotional well-being and mental health of children and young people.

Alex added: “Having suffered depression and other mental health problems myself, let this trip be more than just an opportunity to inspire others and raise funds but a chance to end stigma; show other young people, or of any age, that mental health problems should be no barrier to achieving your potential. I want to help develop Young Minds’ hub in the North region - £30,000 could fund at least 30 open access training days on topics like resilience or self-harm, for example.”

You can support the fund raising by visiting the Just Giving site at www.justgiving.com/AlexAdversity Despite the two disappointments on Everest, Alex is determined to make it third time lucky – weather and earthquakes permitting!. He added: “Once again I keep getting told; “you’re going to do it!”. They said the same last year - it’s often about waiting for the stars to align and having fun in the meantime. My mantra is to take it one day at a time. There’s no point worrying about things we can’t change. Eighteen months later, I’m excited to explore a new part of the Himalayas I haven’t visited. Can’t wait to get back out and remind myself why I started this journey six years ago. Sure, I’m nervous, and something would be wrong if I wasn’t...Onwards and (slowly) upwards!”

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Journal’s sad demise helps Bunbury Mill The Bunbury Mill Team was sad to hear of the termination of the esteemed Bunbury Journal after 40-odd years of publication.

However, there was a silver lining - a donation of £800 was made from the Journal’s residual funds to the Bunbury Watermill Trust, making a substantial contribution towards the cost of replacing the embrittled wooden cogs on the sack hoist drive gear.

On the left of the group is Dave Clapperton of the Journal team - on the right Mike Watson, who masterminded the machining and instalment of the new cogs.

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Your local insurance broker could save you money MANY of you shop at your local butchers, grocers, bakery and visit nearby independent cafés as oppose to big chains. So why shouldn’t you do the same for your insurance? Like your local green grocer, your local insurance broker can offer great service and quality products.

Insurance Services, part of The County Group, are one of the UK’s Top 50 insurance brokers. After serving the local community for 13 years, we were recently crowned Regional Broker of the Year at the British Insurance Awards, from hundreds of entries across the UK.

Many people opt to go to a comparison sites for their insurance; however, there has been an increase of people who have been dissatisfied with the cover they have purchased online. They are finding out the hard way that, although they paid a small premium initially, they have spent a fortune in the long run on hefty excesses, or after forking out for things they didn’t know they weren’t covered for.

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HEALTH & BEAUTY ARE MASSAGES EXPENSIVE?

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Q. I’ve been advised to have regular massage, but the expense puts me off.

What can I do?

A . There are quite a few ways that you can cut back on the cost of massage treatments.

The first is to ‘donate’ your body for students to practice on. Lots of training schools and salons look for models for training purposes for their students. If you are looking for a more experienced practitioner think about booking a course of treatment rather than paying for individual treatments. Most salons give a discount for booking and paying for a course of treatments in advance. Subscribing to newsletters and social media sometimes gives you advantages. For example, last month at Sensoria we gave away 10 free body massages just for Liking our page on Facebook.

Q. I need help with my nails after having gel nails applied. What do you suggest?

A. Gel nails shouldn’t really damage your nails, provided the correct preparation, maintenance, aftercare, and removal procedures are followed. The real damage is often caused by heavyhanded nail technicians. Be wary of over-filing and rough handling of the nail as this will cause weak, peeling and painful nails. I recommend IBX nail treatment which is a penetrating nail treatment to strengthen nails from the inside out giving strength without losing nail flexibility. It is cheap and effective to have done and can be used under future gel nails and gel varnish to prevent further damage. To read more about how IBX works visit the blog page of our website www. sensoriabeauty.co.uk 44 To advertise call 01244 350398

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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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AFFORDABLE OPPORTUNITIES TO OWN A NEW HOME IN KELSALL You can buy a 2 or 3 bedroom home at the Applewood Green development through the One Vision Housing shared ownership scheme.

Depending on what you can afford, the scheme allows you to buy a share of a new home, ranging from 25% to 75%, and pay a reduced rent on the remaining share.

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GARDENING BY JANET HEATH

AUTUMN FRUITS October is a month when the garden still sports some colour and foliage before the leaves fall in autumn.

Squahes and pumpkins come in a multitude of shapes and colours as can be seen from the attached photo. When you tap the squash it should sound hollow and be ready to be stored in a cool dry frost free place for up to 6 months.

Leaves will start to colour up towards the end of the month. Parthenocissus tricuspidata or Boston Creeper has large 3 lobed leaves that turn a brilliant red in autumn. If you have space on a wall and don’t mind climbing ladders every year to stop it going into the gutters, then it will give interest from spring to autumn. Any well drained soil, ideally with moisture will suit it.

An underrated plant is the Persicaria affinis varieties with pink or red small bottle brush flowers. Not often for sale but often seen draped over wall or in crevices in gardens they make good ground cover and will flower from late summer into autumn. New varieties are being developed for their striking foliage and one most often seen is Persicaria microcephala Red Dragon with deep red and green leaves.

Lastly, grasses such as the many Miscanthus varieties, tend to look great at this time of year.

They will grow tall to 1.5m and develop silky tassels of flowers in red, pink and cream before fading to straw colours in winter. Miscanthus sinensis likes any type of soil provided it is relatively moist. Paired with lower growing Rudbekia fulgida Goldsturm and Sedum spectabile in drifts, it will provide colour and movement in autumn.

There is a lot to do in the garden in October.

Splitting and replanting perennials so they settle

in for winter. Plant trees and shrubs at this time of year too, except for tender shrubs as they may not survive winter. Planting spring bulbs to give colour from January onwards can start in October although Tulips are best planted in November to avoid disease. Pruning of deciduous shrubs can start although any evergreen shrubs are best left until next spring before cutting back.

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Join us this November to discover how Willow Lodge can offer girls and boys aged 4-7 the best start in their journey through education. Meet the Head and hear her vision for our safe, caring and colourful Infant School, whilst your child enjoys a fun activity session.

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Set your child on an exciting journey that will colour their life forever.

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Please phone 01829 781296 to book a place.

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EMPTY shop premises on the High Street, Tarporley, are being transformed into a temporary art gallery. The pop-up exhibition of local artists runs from Friday 30th September until Sunday 2nd October, from 10am-4pm.

The premises at 9a High Street, between Utkinton Road and Forest Road, will showcase original works by Rachael Carr, Ann-Marie Murgatroyd, Liz Taylor, Melissa Lewis, Joan Pierce and Gillian Grant

GET PAID FOR KEEPING FIT in BUNBURY! We require a distributor to deliver Tarporley Talk magazine in Bunbury.

The round involves delivering 455 copies door to door once a month and is a great way of keeping fit!

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Utkinton St. Paul’s CE Primary School invites you to

‘STAY AND PLAY’ • School sessions for children who are 3 and above; • Sessions run every Friday during term time; • Sessions run from either 9am, 10.30am, 12 or 1pm and finish at 3.15pm; • Hot dinners may be purchased; • Children may also access our before school club (8am onwards) or after school club (till 6pm); • Places are limited to 8 each session.

Please phone 01829 732322 to book a place.

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Make your nest at the Birches and embrace Tarporley living AS the age at which people buy their first home rises to 33, along with the number of couples buying together, the concept of a ‘starter’ property is changing.

Instead of purchasing an apartment or a smaller one or two-bedroom house, today’s first time buyers are also more likely to have children and therefore more inclined to want a family-sized home with easy access to shops, bars and restaurants.

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For example, the Government-backed equity loan scheme is available at The Birches in Tarporley, an exclusive Elan Homes development close to the bustling village centre and just a 25-minute drive from Chester city centre.

Thanks to Help to Buy a four-bedroom ‘Hardy’ style property could be secured with a deposit of just £18,750.

Marie Morris, sales director for Elan Homes in the North, explained: “Government research shows an increase not just in the number of first time buyers who are couples, but who have started a family before they purchase a property. Their housing needs will be very different from someone who’s buying alone and so we need to reconsider what we think of as a starter home.

“For Cheshire buyers, our new homes at The Birches could be the perfect solution. They’re stylish, spacious, full of family-friendly features and enjoy a prime location in a village ranked as one of the ‘best places to live’. Plus,

with Help to Buy available, those who’ve been saving for a home of their own could find they’re able to buy a larger property than they anticipated.”

The Hardy is priced from £374,995, which could reduce to £299,996 using the equity loan scheme. The lower price includes a deposit of £18,750 and mortgage of £281,246. The remaining 20% is covered by the equity loan, which is interest free for five years.

An attractive four-bedroom semi-detached property, the Hardy offers light and airy accommodation. Designed across three floors, the ground floor features an openplan kitchen/dining area, a spacious lounge with bi-fold doors leading into the garden and a handy cloakroom.

Upstairs on the first floor are three bedrooms, plus the family bathroom. On the second floor is the beautiful master bedroom, complete with stylish en-suite.

Situated on the edge of the thriving Cheshire village of Tarporley, The Birches couldn’t be better placed for excellent schools, traditional shopping, fine dining and more. Tarporley offers a traditional rural way of life, with all the style and sophistication you’d expect of a charming Cheshire village, while remaining within easy reach of the cities of Liverpool and Manchester.

To enjoy a taste of life in a brand new home in the heart of Tarporley, with easy access to the thriving high street, visit The Birches, open Thursday to Monday from 10am to 5pm.

For more information see www.elan-homes.co.uk/ developments/the-birches or call 0845 293 8997.

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Join us for the 2016 Brightlife Festival, a fun-packed week of activities and events for over-50s in Cheshire West and Chester.

Monday 26th September • Festival Launch Party at The Dingle, Winsford • Creative Writing Exhibition, Hartford • Crafty Wildlife Narrowboat Adventure • Launch of ‘Ten Films to Brighten Your Life’ film-fest Tuesday 27th September • Ellesmere Port Compass Club Launch Wednesday 28th September • Fitness-fest (various locations)

Thursday 29th September • Oddfellows ‘Strictly-themed’ tea dance, Saltney Friday 30th September • Malpas Brightlife Celebration Saturday 1st October • Chester Pride Brightlife March, Chester • Lion Salt Works Creative Walk and workshop Sunday 2nd October • Winsford Big Breakfast • Silver Sunday

Find out more at: www.brightlifecheshire.org.uk > Get Connected We aim to promote a wide variety of events taking place for older people across the borough; not all the activities we promote have been funded by Brightlife.

Exam success at Tarporley High

GCSE: Tarporley High School’s GCSE students have once again achieved outstanding grades with an impressive 88% achieving A*-C in English and 81% achieving A*-C in Maths.

The school also scored particularly highly in the new progress measures with a third of all grades awarded being A*/A. Special congratulations go to: Samuel Barratt 1A** 8A* 2A; Tegan Berry 5A* 6A 1B; Stephen Broster 6A* 3A 2B; Angus Crayston 5A* 6A; Jacob Dale 5A* 6A; Harriet Farr 3A* 8A; Ethan Greenland 4A* 5A 1B; Thomas Harrop 11A*; Suki Le Hunte 3A* 7A; Jonathan Melia 7A* 4A; Evan Roberts 10A* 2A; Helen Stearne 5A* 6A; SamYoung 5A* 6A A Level: 2016 has proved to be another successful year for Tarporley Sixth Form College with 53% of students being awarded top A Level grades (A*-B). Students have once again outperformed targets with an outstanding 26% of all grades awarded being at the very highest level of A*/A. We are delighted, that once again, the majority of students got into their first choice university.

There are also many impressive individual achievements; Will Ainsworth (A*, A*, A, A) has been accepted at Oxford University to read Mathematics. Sebastian Ziman will also read Mathematics at Oxford University following his outstanding achievement of gaining 3 A* and an A in the EPQ. Also attending either University of Cambridge or St Andrews is Annie Robey (A, A, A) who will read Asian and Middle Eastern Studies) while Maddie Berry (A*, A, A) will read French and Linguistics at Lancaster University. Jessica Blamphin (A*,A* A, A) will study Economics, also at Lancaster University. Christopher Harrop (A*, A, A, A) will read PPE at the University of Warwick; Lucy Millington (A, A, A, A with an A in EPQ) will read Physics at the University of Birmingham; Molly Peake (A*, A*, A*), will study Chemistry at the University of Durham. Rhiannon Price (A*, A, A), will read English Literature at the University of Lancaster. Hannah Sinclair (A*, A, A), will read English Language at the University of Newcastle.

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WHAT’S ON IN YOUR VILLAGE OCTOBER Sunday 9th October Jumble sale at the Barbour Institute, Tattenhall.

Doors open 2pm. Entrance 30p. Donations 9.30-11.30am, morning of sale, (no books or videos please) Friday 14th October Huxley Film Night, 7.30p, at Huxley Village Hall: ‘The Danish Girl’. Entrance £5. Information 01829 781294 or 781573 Saturday 15th October Beer and Band night in Cotebrook Village Hall from 7.30pm.”Random Parents” playing. Tickets £7.50 includes a hotpot supper. There will be a bar and raffle. For more information and tickets contact: Judith: 01829760513 / 07711243521, Nicole: 01829760762 or Tracy: 01829760551.

Friday 21st October Duddon & Clotton War Memorial Hall will be holding the first of its autumn quizzes, starting at 8.15pm, entry £2.50 and there will be a bar and raffle.

Wednesday 26th October Film Night at the Barbour Institute, Tattenhall: ‘Suffragette’ (12A). Doors open at 7.30pm. Pay on the door, £5. Bar available.

Saturday 29th October Tarvin Community Centre, Meadow Close, Tarvin, is the venue for a performance of Mrs Roosevelt Flies to London at 7.30pm. Written and performed by Alison Skilbeck, this onewoman show looks at the private and public life of this charismatic American, who, though never elected to public office, had a great impact on the life of her times. Tel 01829 741962 or email bandshardacre@btinternet.com. Suitable for ages 14+. Cost £10

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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.

Thursday 10th November Balbir Singh Dance Company - Painting the Gods at the Barbour Institute, Tattenhall. This is a special, two-centre event, new to Tattenhall which combines stunning Indian artistry with a delicious supper. To set the mood, your evening starts at our local Indian restaurant “Tattenhall Spice” where we have arranged for a buffet supper to be available from 6.30pm. Then on to the Barbour at 8pm for a show which combines the skills of three dancers, two musicians, a storyteller and a visual artist painting live on stage. The performance is suitable for all ages. Tickets are £16 each available from Jill at The Studio (Worley Court), by email from l.davenport987@btinternet.com or book online at www.ticketsource.co.uk/date/280396. To enquire about show-only tickets please ring Linda on 01829 771374.

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WHAT’S ON IN YOUR VILLAGE OCTOBER Tarporley WI Come and help us celebrate our 2nd Birthday in Style! We will be having a little boogie and a glass of wine, and there will be plenty of cakes of course! Gill Holmes, a local dance and zumba teacher will again be teaching us a short routine to get us in the party mood! Bring a bottle to share; soft drinks will also be served. All welcome from 7:30 on Wednesday 5th October, in the Done Room behind St Helen’s Parish Church. Visit www.tarporleywi.org, find us on Facebook. A warm welcome awaits you.

West Cheshire Rural U3A Come and join us for the next meeting on Thursday 20th October at the Barbour Institute in Tattenhall. Carole Codd will talk about her varied role in “ Confessions of a Registrar”. 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/west Cheshire Peckforton and Beeston WI This year has gone so fast and we are now in the run up to Christmas, planning carol services and parties. Our forthcoming meetings are on 5th October when Karen Van Hoff’s talk is entitled The Knitted necklace, a hat and a tiara, followed by our AGM and supper on 2nd November and then the History of Roberts Bakery with Keith Birkett on 7th December. We meet at 7.30 pm at Peckforton Village Hall; visitors are always welcome so do come along to a meeting and enjoy tea and cakes afterwards. Margaret Ellis, 01829 261898

Tiverton District Garden Club Tuesday 4th October, 7.30pm at Tiverton Village Hall, Huxley Lane, just off A49. As Autumn is now approaching, this is the time to think about “Putting your garden to bed for Winter”. Mr Richard Lewis will tell us all we need to know, so that our plants are safely tucked up until next Spring. Entry £1.50 )members), £3 (visitors), including raffle and refreshments. All are welcome.

Tattenhall Gardening Society The first monthly meeting of the new season will be held on Wednesday 12th October at the Barbour Institute starting at 7.30pm.

Jenny Hendy’s talk will be about ‘Climbers and Wall Shrubs’. Jenny is a professional garden designer, author and presenter from the North West. She has won various awards for her work. Find out more about our guest at www.jennyhendy.com. The full programme for 2016/17 will be available at this meeting, with an opportunity to renew membership. Potential new members most welcome. Annual membership gives the added bonus of a 10% discount off gardening items at Walker’s in Huntingdon and Okell’s at Duddon. Any further information from Jen Benefield on 01829 770692.

Tarporley and District U3A The next meeting on Thursday 27th October will be back in Tarporley Community Centre. Doors open at 10am. Refreshments until 10:30am. Speaker starts at 10:30am. Usually ends by 12noon.

Speaker: Lt Cdr Graham Binningsley. “All at Sea. A Mariner’s experiences”. Speaker fee to RNLI.

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TARPORLEY TARPORLEY COMMUNITY CENTRE Bookings/enquiries www.tarporleycc.co.uk Weekly • Army Cadets: Tuesday and Thursday: 6.309.30pm: Tel. 01244 390252 • Rhythm Time: Monday: 9 – 11am: Tel: 07789 867589 • Watercolour Painting: 9-11am & 11.15am -1.15pm: Tel: 01829 732129 • Scottish dancing: Wednesday: 7pm – 10pm: Tel: 01270 562454 • Fit 4 Life: Fitness for the mature lady: Fri. 9.15am: Tel: 07779 272353 • A* Sports Classes: Wednesday: 1pm – 7pm: Tel: 07932 182148 • Royal Academy of Dance: (Ballet) Children – Thursday:5.30 – 7.30pm Adult – Friday:11-12 Tel: 07900 303966or • Pilates: Tuesday: 2-3pm: - Tel: 07968 077180 • Zumba: Thursday: 8-9pm & Friday:1–2.30pm: Tel; 07765 711337/01829 740435 Monthly: • Flower Club: 1st Tuesday: 1.30pm Tel: 01829 732104 • TADDFAS: 2nd Thursday: 1.30pm: Tel: 01270 626442 • Film Night: 3rd Friday: 7.30pm • Tarporley and District U3A - 4th Thursday 10am 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.

TARPORLEY TENNIS CLUB New members welcome. For further information telephone 01829 732026.

DECIBELLAS LADIES’ CHOIR. Tarporley Primary School Thursdays 7.30-9.30pm.

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TARPORLEY AMATEUR DRAMATIC SOCIETY The Society presents two plays per year in Spring and Autumn at the Community Centre. Performances are Thursday to Saturday starting at 7.45pm. We are always on the look-out for actors/actresses (experienced or not!) and helpers to join our happy group. We are all volunteers but work hard with lots of fun! If you are keen to join, check out our web site www.tarporleyads.co.uk or if you prefer a chat ring Beryl or Tom on 01829 732646.

ACTIVITIES IN THE DONE ROOM To book call 01829 733040 Mon - Pre-school - 9am to 3pm

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- 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 733821) Club of retired Professional Businessmen. Meet 3rd Wednesday of each month.

TARPORLEY LIBRARY (01829 731794) Tarporley Community Library, High school, Eaton Road Monday 1.30-7.00pm; Thursday 1.30-7pm Under 5s Story Time, Mondays 1.30pm term time only. Books, Talking Books, DVDs, Computers with Internet Access.

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10am -12noon Sunday - Family Service at 10.45am

Tarporley Badminton Club Tuesdays 7.30-9.30pm in the main hall in term time.

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Monthly Every 4th Tuesday - The Tuesday Club 2.30-4.30pm.

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THE PARISH OF ST HELEN’S, TARPORLEY Weekly 9am every Sunday at St Thomas’ Eaton 10am every Sunday at St Helen’s Tarporley 10am Wednesday at St Helen’s Tarporley Monthly 11.15am on the first Sunday monthly at St John’s Cotebrook 6.30pm Evensong on the first Sunday monthly at St Helen’s Tarporley 4 - 6pm Messy Church on the second Sunday monthly in the Done Room (behind St Helen’s Tarporley) - a time for crafts, games, stories and food for young families.

TARPORLEY ROTARY CLUB “Helping the Community”. Meet on Tuesdays at The Rising Sun 7.00pm for 7.30pm. Enquiries to Mike Lloyd on 07841 794661

Tarporley Ladies Netball @ Tarporley HighSchool, Thursdays 8.15pm-9.15pm £3 all over 16s welcome. Tel: Lisa 07894 707055 or facebook “Tarporley Netball’

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.

DAY CARE: TARPORLEY WAR MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Monday to Friday 10am till 3pm You can make new friends and join in with social activities and lots more.

We charge £15 per day this includes:• Morning Coffee/Tea & Biscuits • 2 course Cooked Lunch • Afternoon Tea/Coffee & Biscuits Interested? Please call on 01829 734052 and ask for Lesley, Julie or Angela

UTKINTON Events at Utkinton Village Hall Classes and Groups – 2016 Monday: 09:15 – 10:15; Toning with Sarah White (07713 007102) 11:00 – 12:00; Yoga with Leena (01829 733426) 19:00 – 20:00; Yoga with Leena (01829 733426) Tuesday: 09:15 – 10:15; Fitness with Sarah White (07713 007102) 10:45 – 11:45; Pilates with Ruth (01829 262699) 19:30 – 21:30; Parish Council Meetings – every other month (go tohttps://utkintonandcotebrook.com/theparish-council/parish-council-agenda/ for schedule)

Wednesday: 09:30 – 10:30; Pilates with Ruth (01829 262699) 19:00; WI Meetings held every second Wednesday in each month Thursday: 09:30 – 10:30; Pilates with Vicki (01829 751661) Friday: 09:30 – 11:00; Toddler Group with Suzanne (01820 760296) 20:00 – 22:00; Line Dancing Saturday: 10:30 – 11:30; NIA Dance with Tom (07931 455481)

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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

(last Wed, Sept-May) Thursday 2-4pm TOFS - Tattenhall

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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KELSALL 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 children’s coaching scheme ranging from Reception to sixth formers. Coaching courses during the summer holidays and half terms. Children compete in two summer leagues. Junior Club Night on a Friday and Senior Club Night on Tuesday from 6.30pm. Club afternoon is Saturday from 2pm. New members welcome. Visit www.kelsalltennisclub.net 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 –10 pm. Social bridge on Tuesdays, duplicate on Thursdays. Contact Nick Mayfield on 01829 752105.

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. Open term time Monday to Friday from 8am – 6pm for children aged 2 to 12. Pop in and see us or call 01829 759268 or email kelsall. preschool@uwclub.net

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. Open 4-7pm every weekday.

Visit 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.

GO ON LINE The Farmers Arms, Chester Road. The service runs on alternate Tuesdays, and the sessions run from 10am to 12noon. Contact Jean 07563 156 220.

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

TIVERTON TIVERTON VILLAGE HALL (Booking : Janice Farrall - 01829 732855) Weekly Duplicate Bridge: Call Barbara Davies 01829 720368 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 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 £3) 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 9am start with the option of finishing at either 12 noon or 1 pm or 3pm Friday 9am start with the option of 12 noon or 1pm finish at Bunbury Village Hall.

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 9.30-11am 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 please call 01829 781273 or 781584.

Bowling Wednesdays (except summertime) at 2.30pm Pilates Wednesdays at 9.30am

Seniors Keep fit Thursdays at 1.30pm Taekwondo Fridays at 6.30pm Women’s Institute 1st Thursday of the month at 7.30pm

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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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