Tarporley Talk September 2018

September 2018 Issue 162

Includes Schools Open Day Guide

www.tarporleytalk.com Tel 01244 350398 Including the Tarporley Parish Council newsletter

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School choice SEPTEMBER is the time when children start school, but it’s also the month when parents start making their choices about where to send their three and four-year-olds next year. Our School Guide has details of open days over the next few months which will help you with your choices.

In this month’s magazine we have news from the Brownies, help for Tarporley War Memorial Hospital, success for Tarporley High School journalists, what’s on at the Barbour Institute, Tattenhall, as well as lots of local news as well the regular features, including Angela Bartlett, the what’s on guide, business directory and health and beauty.

For the very latest updates please visit our website at www.tarporleytalk.com or via facebook and twitter.

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CONTENTS Tarporley Parish Council

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Services p87-91 What’s on in your village

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Index of advertisers p94 Publisher

The Tarporley Tester Can you find the Tessie, the Tarporley Tiger in this edition?

She is hidden somewhere in the magazine.

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IT’S TIME TO TALK AGAIN!

After busy summer holidays, it’s back to work and back to school. I have been contemplating some of the comments in my August editorial, in particular about being part of ‘The Sandwich Generation’ and making plans for the next 12 months. I need to make a plan to ensure my mother is well cared for and she can continue to live as independently as possible in the home that she loves.

So, some basic questions: • Is their house still practical? Does it need alterations?

• Is there accommodation for a live in carer?

• How much will a carer cost? What funds are available?

• Would it be better to downsize?

• Do we need advice?

So why not become a Bunbury Carer and take the pressure off the ‘The Sandwich Generation’.

Our next Staff Recruitment Day is on 5th October at Bunbury Village Hall Details available on our website or call to book a space.

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It was not written by me but by professional health and financial advisors. There are some very useful check lists about planning for the future and the possibility of needing help in later life.

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TARPORLEY PARISH COUNCIL Newsletter

Council objection to Eaton Lane homes plan Planning Application for 13 Dwellings at Land off Eaton Lane (18/02222/OUT) The Parish Council doesn’t normally meet during August, however an Extraordinary Meeting was held on 13th August to enable parishioners to share their views on the above planning application which seeks to develop land near the junction of Brook Road and Eaton Lane, on the outskirts of the village.

Over 50 members of the community attended, with many taking the opportunity to speak. All those who spoke strongly objected to the proposals, echoing many written representations also received by the Council. The Parish Council has not received any representations in support of the development.

The comments backed up the Parish Council’s resolution (18/495) taken at their meeting on 9th July to object to the application in the strongest terms. The objections forwarded to the Planning Authority in July have now been further reinforced to include additional comments made by members of the public.

Local CWaC Councillor, Eveleigh Moore-Dutton, reassured the meeting that Tarporley’s Neighbourhood Plan and CWaC’s current housing supply figures put the community in a strong position to object to the proposals which brought no significant community benefit. She committed to ‘call in’ the Application should Planning Officers recommend approval. This would mean that the Application would be heard by the Planning Committee, with a further opportunity for her and the Parish Council to put forward their views on it.

New Car Park on Former RBL Site

Readers may have noticed that the new car park is nearing completion. The developers are not obliged to hand the new facility over to the Parish Council until the first of the 10 new homes is ready for occupation, which could be several months away. The Parish Council are trying to persuade the developer to allow the village to start using the car park in time for the beginning of the new school term, however the behaviour of some inconsiderate members of the public is making the developer nervous about an early hand over. Cars have recently been left parked across the site entrance and even within the unfinished car park itself, leading the developer to become concerned that this sort of undisciplined parking could restrict access to his site if the car park is opened. Please help us to get this facility open early by parking considerately.

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TARPORLEY PARISH COUNCIL Information TARPORLEY PARISH COUNCIL COUNCILLORS Chairman: Councillor Gordon Pearson. Vice Chair: Councillor Gill Clough Parish Clerk: Delia Cox / Abigail Webb, 3 Brook Drive, Kelsall, Cheshire CW6 0NX Cheshire County Council Vale Royal Borough Council gov.uk Clerk@tarporley.org.uk Councillor Andrew Needham Councillor Mrs. D. Joyce (01829 732444) (01829 730824) Would you like to know what meetings are taking place with the Parish Council?

Andrew.Needham@cheshire.

Visit www.tarporley.org.uk and click on the meetings calendar.

Tarporley has twelve Parish Councillor seats. The current members are listed below with their current contact details (01829) Elaine Chapman ……………...733972 Gordon Pearson …………....733813 Gill Clough ……………………......733545 Richard Statham …………. 732940 Bil Mather..............................733628 Peter Tavernor ……………....732165 John Millington……………........730921 Nigel Taylor ……………….......732538 Jeremy Mills …………………......730898 Andrew Wallace …………....07850 250641 Parish Council Meetings Parish Council meetings. Second Monday of the month (except August) in either the Committee Room or 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.

Brook Road Outdoor Sports & Recreation

The receipt of Full Planning Permission for the proposed facility to the east of Brook Road, earlier this year, has enabled the Parish Council to push forward with the plans for the site. There are still significant regulatory approvals to overcome including discharging Planning Conditions, not least in respect of ecological issues, and in dealing with utilities companies and other statutory bodies, however readers can be assured that the funding set aside in the Section 106 agreement is being safely held and is ring-fenced for this development by the legal agreements in place.

The facility most likely represents the single largest investment and most complex project undertaken by the Parish Council in its history and planning work is initially focussed on the site infrastructure, access road, car parking, and playing pitch. If all goes to plan then it is hoped to start construction activity in the Spring of next year.

Bench Outside St Helen’s Church

The new circular bench outside the church has been damaged for a second time by construction traffic using the driveway between the churchyard and The Swan. Fortunately, this time, the driver was very honest and reported the damage enabling us to make a claim against his insurers. We apologise that the lovely new bench remains out of use whilst the claim is processed and repairs are commissioned.

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Enterprising students raise £1,600 for hospital Tarporley Sixth Form students were set a challenge to raise as much money for the Tarporley War Memorial Hospital as possible.

Competing tutor groups were each given £50 by the hospital and had to decide how best to turn that starting figure into a much larger sum. Business teacher, Mrs Senior, and Head of Sixth Form Mr Nuttall, encouraged this initiative which made Tarporley Sixth Formers both enterprising and creative in their pursuit of profit!

Six tutor groups participated, and the £300 start-up fund developed into the staggering profit and final figure of £1652.62! Students organised and managed a range of fundraising activities such as: staff social events, charity football matches, comedy concerts, a world cup raffle, cake sales, sports day refreshment stalls, car washes and many more.

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TARPORLEY HIGH SCHOOL & SIXTH

Tarporley journalists shine again Tarporley Sixth Form’s ‘Term’ magazine has received commendations and praise at the national ‘Shine School Media Awards’ for the fourth year in succession. Out of over 200 schools, the magazine edition won ‘Best Business Strategy’ (Katie Warburton and Lizzie Craven) and a prestigious commendation for ‘Best Article’ (Issy Clarke).

Issy’s prize includes a one-to-one journalistic masterclass with former Telegraph Editor and political journalist, Simon Heffer, this October. In addition, the team were nominated for a further two awards: Best cartoon (Aaron Jones) and Best Photograph (Anna Steward).

Six students who had been heavily involved in the production of Term magazine accompanied Mrs McMillan to London. Editor, Niamh Craig stated that: “The day was truly inspirational and provided a real insight into the media industry – a field I am eager Katie Warburton and Lizzie to enter beyond Sixth Form. As a team, we have strived to achieve Craven – winners of Best the very best quality of articles, photographs, artwork and design.

Business Strategy As Editor, I’m beyond amazed at the team’s commitment and drive to make our latest issue one that we can all be proud of.”

The winning edition benefitted from a generous donation from the George Heath Foundation, which provided funding for new technical and photographic equipment. The magazine featured an interview with two trustees from the Foundation. As an ex Tarporley Sixth Form student, George Heath had studied journalism at University so the ‘Legacy’ themed issue seemed entirely appropriate.

The Foundation’s dragonfly motif and George’s favourite colour, pink, became prominent symbols throughout.

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TH FORM COLLEGE Dreaming of Oxford spires…

A number of Year 11 and 12 students at Tarporley High School enjoyed a residential trip to Oxford University, staying at Balliol College and visiting the University’s Open Days as well as the famous Bodleian Library.

In addition, three students Thomas Adkins, Issy Clarke and Eloise Nuttall visited the University of Oxford’s Pembroke College to take part in a language summer school at the university. Students applied successfully a few weeks prior to the trip and were delighted to have been offered this opportunity.

Whilst there, the budding linguists undertook a variety of taster language sessions including Arabic and Polish.

However, the main focus of the summer school was to write a commentary based on a literary text in a foreign language.

Although challenging, this was a rewarding experience, especially when Eloise Nuttall was highly commended and recognised amongst the group of students from around the country, for her work on a set of German poems.

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Our exciting programme of creative workshops resume again in September. Try your hand at Willow Sculpting, Ceramics, Watercolour or Oil Painting, Jewellery Making, Lino Print, Abstract Acylics or Pastels to name a few! Visit our Website to take a look & book.

Yoga in the Workshop...

Every Wednesday, Gentle Hatha at 11.30am followed by Dynamic Vinyasa Flow at 12.40pm. With tutor Caroline Buist.

Find us on the A51 in between Tarvin & Tarporley. Postcode CW6 0EP. Open 7 days a week!

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Personalised care is at the heart of everything we do.

• Choice of nutritious and delicious menus, prepared by talented chefs • Daily activities, tailored to residents’ interests and hobbies

• Beautiful and safe surroundings with a choice of ample living spaces • Well-trained and experienced staff who get to know each and every residents’ care needs and personal preferences

Nursing Care • Residential Care • Dementia Care • Respite Breaks Café • Wi-fi • Minibus • Hairdressing Salon • Landscaped Gardens

Call our friendly team or visit our website for more information.

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Chester Bathrooms and Wetrooms have built an exceptional reputation within the North West for creating bathrooms and kitchens of the highest quality.

We skilfully marry our refined design and installation process with the most luxurious suppliers to ensure that we deliver the highest level of service at every stage. When you’re ready; give us a call to arrange your free design consultation.

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What’s on at the Barbour Institute, Tattenhall 01829 771649 barbourinstitute@btconnect.com www.barbourinstitute.co.uk Forthcoming events Saturday 8th September - Film Night at the Barbour presents ‘The Greatest Showman’ Sing Along, 6pm start Sunday 16th September - Tattenhall Am Dram Panto Auditions Wednesday 26th September - Film Night at the Barbour presents—The Post, 8pm start Thursday 4th October - Rural Touring Arts presents - The Curse of the Mummy and The Blue Carbuncle, 7.30pm Saturday 6th October - 200 Club £1,500 Grand Prize Draw, 3pm Sunday 7th October - Jumble Sale 2-4pm Friday 12th and Saturday 13th October - Tattenhall Beer Festival Sunday 21st October - Book Sale, 10am—3.30pm Wednesday 24th October - Film Night at the Barbour Presents ‘3 Billboards Outside Ebbing’, 8pm start Thursday 8th November – Sunday 11th November - Tattenhall Armistice Centenary Celebrations.

Sunday 18th November - Tactile Show

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HEALTH & BEAUTY

By Angela Bartlett, owner Sensoria Beauty, Grooming & Wellbeing

Eyelash extension solutions

By Angela Bartlett, Owner Sensoria Beauty Q. I can no longer spare the time to have a full set of eyelash extensions. Can you suggest any alternatives?

A. There is nothing quite like a really good set of individual eyelash extensions to give length and volume to your lashes. However, we do understand that this is a lengthy process with a professional application taking around one and a half to two hours to do. This is because each lash needs to be glued individually and dried separately to avoid long-term lash damage. However, there are quicker and great alternatives to this process including, Blink & Go lashes, Party Lashes and LVL. To find out which of these treatments are best for you visit the blog page at www. sensoriabeauty.co.uk if you are unsure which type to choose have a professional consultation with us.

Q. Why do you need to ask so many questions before my first treatment, I’m only having an upper lip wax!?

Angela Bartlett is a highly qualified Advanced Aesthetician with over 34 years of experience in the beauty and holistic industries. She is a past Chairman for BABTAC & CIBTAC, teacher and International Examiner. Her expertise is currently called upon to judge national competitions, the provision training and quality treatments.

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A. I know it can be a little lengthy and maybe a bit irritating to complete a consultation form and to be asked questions when you attend for your first visit. But there are solid reasons why they need to be asked. Firstly, it’s for your safety. We need to know if you have any health conditions or are taking any medications that may react adversely with the treatment you are having. Especially diabetes and taking steroid or Roaccutane medication can cause problems with waxing. Secondly, it’s to make sure you get the most appropriate treatment. Sometimes the treatment booked is not the one that will give you the best results. Upper lip waxing is fine, but have you considered threading, IPL/laser or electrolysis for the area? Visiting a professional and having a full consultation may help you in the long run.

For the full article and our product recommendations please visit the blog page of our website at www.sensoriabeauty.co.uk

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GARDENING BY JANET WEEDS

Early Autumn – September P

lants are in bloom earlier this year due to the dry weather which brings on flowering before the “normal” season.

Colour this autumn comes from Rudbekia fulgida Goldsturm, a jolly yellow daisy like flower with a black centre which flowers for weeks if kept watered. They do best in a heavier soil that retains moisture and need to be split and replanted every few years to maintain their flowering. Another flowering perennial that is doing really well this year is the Penstemons.

These produce foxglove shaped flowers for a long period from summer to autumn, especially if you dead head them. They have bright green leaves and the flowers come in red, white, all shades of pink and mauve/blue. This year they have performed well in the heat when other plants have wilted. The smaller leaved variety Garnet with dark red flowers is very good for hot weather.

If you are looking for colour from shrubs, then the Hydrangeas of all varieties are performing well if kept watered! They like a damper soil but if the leaves wilt, throw a couple of buckets of water on the roots and they should perk up. Although I love the Lacecap varieties, the mophead types are giving bold colour this year as you can see from the photo. Another late flowering shrub is Abelia Grandiflora. This needs a bit of shelter so a windswept site is not ideal. It has small neat glossy green foliage and in autumn has masses of small white scented flowers. Can get to 2m tall if left unpruned but cut it back after flowering or in spring and it will form a neat shrub about 1m tall.

Work to do in the garden. Let your pumpkins and squashes harden off in the sun before bringing them in to a cool garage to store. Protect your brassicas with robust netting to avoid pigeons eating them over winter. If the soil is damp enough, perennials can be dug up and split and replanted. Crocosmias need this as after time they become congested and cease to flower well. Replant a few in soil enriched with well rotted manure for a good show next year.

If you would like to visit gardens look out for gardens open under the National Gardens Scheme where all proceeds go to charities including Marie Cure Cancer Care and Macmillan Cancer Support. Mount Pleasant Gardens, Kelsall open on 1st and 2nd September, has 10 acres of gardens to discover including a sculpture trail.

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Summer Relaxation Spa Day If you just want a day of relaxation or looking to prepare you skin for the summer, come join us at our Spa for a day of pampering.

You may choose one treatment from each section below Full Body Scrub Eyebrow Shape ------------------Hydrating Body Treatment Foot and Leg Treatment Hydrate Hand Treatment -------------------Babor Express Facial Express Manicure Express Pedicure -------------------Mini Head Massage Foot Massage Hand Massage Included in this spa day is a relaxing Spa lunch and full use of our Health Club Facilities

£85.00 Mon - Thurs

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terms and conditions apply, subject to availability,

Summer Prep Spa Break Treat yourself and a friend to a break away…. included in our special break is a one night stay in a classic room, one course dinner, Breakfast and a choice of either a Full Body Salt Scrub, an Express Facial or Hydrating Body Mask each. Enjoy full use of our Spa facilities

£104.50 per person (based on two sharing)

£20.00 supplement friday and saturday Valid until 30/09/2018 terms and conditions apply, subject to availability

For all enquires please call our spa reception 01244 335262 or email thespa@rowtonhallhotelandspa.co.uk

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We are a friendly club with great facilities located at Bunbury Playing Fields. The club welcomes players of all ages and standards and offers a wide range of activities including club sessions, tournaments, winter and summer leagues along with regular social events.

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Quite simply it emphasises the power of growth. You could be forgiven for thinking that growth on savings has been in very short supply for a decade now, and of course you would be right, a 0.75% base rate on your penny, will not a £1 make, never mind £22 million of them over a lifetime, never mind a month.

However it does show how easy it is to underestimate the power of compounding returns over a period of time. Dividends are currently doing much of the work for long term equity investors, even if they can often appear to be unexciting - after all at best they only offer a few pence on the pound.

Then of course there are the lean years, when a company may not pay any dividend at all, think banking crisis when several banks simply couldn’t afford to.

Over the long term though, when dividends are reinvested, compounding starts to happen, and the power of compounding as we saw in the admittedly extreme example above, increases the value of capital over time.

One of the more remarkable implications of this compounding-via-dividends effect is

that a temporary fall in the share price can in fact have a silver lining. So long as the company continues to pay a dividend, then the shareholder who reinvests his or her next payment will receive a greater number of shares as a result. Not only does this help to balance out the loss in capital value; it also means the investor is effectively buying up more shares when they are cheaper, yet doing so without committing fresh capital.

I’ve always believed that good financial planning is likely to incorporate a number of different solutions, so please do give us a call on 01948 840738 or 075959 28907 if you would like to chat through the right options for you, but please don’t ask me to give you the penny that doubles in value every day for a month, if it existed I’d be on my own private beach somewhere.

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So, why am I asking you the question?

The value of an investment with St. James’s Place will be directly linked to the performance of the funds you select and the value can therefore go down as well as up. You may get back less than you invested. Equities do not have the security of capital which is characteristic of a deposit with a bank or building society

Carolyn Ling Financial Planning Ltd represents only St. James’s Place Wealth Management lc (which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority) for the purpose of advising solely on the Group’s wealth management products and services, more details of which are set out on the Group’s website at www.sjp.eo.uk/products.

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We offer a first class fitted bedroom service in this area.

Come and visit one of our three successful showrooms in Ellesmere Port, Bromborough or Rhuddlan for more inspiration and ideas.

We have a design and planning service and can be contacted at 01829 732389

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Titan Property Services Ltd undertakes a wide range of activities within the residential, commercial and industrial sectors.

Our flexible, multi-skilled team can tackle almost any type of property refurbishment including heritage work, we have anetwork of selected specialists on whom we can call if needed.

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Choosing a new school in 2019?

CHOOSING the right school for your child is one of the most important decisions a parent can make.

Giving children the skills and strengths to adapt and succeed in an ever-changing world starts at primary school.

Then, choosing the right high school or sixth form is so important in the next step of children’s education.

Over the next few pages you can learn about some of the open days that will be running across the area during the autumn months.

Open days are so important because they can show parents much more than an Ofsted report or a school league table.

You get to meet staff, ask questions,view the facilities and see how the school operates.

Looking for the right school is like searching for the perfect home.

It’s only when you step inside that you know if it’s right for you and your child.

Hopefully our guide will help you on those first, exciting steps of your child’s education journey.

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At King’s, we celebrate the individual Join us and discover how a love of learning and a thirst for new experiences creates exceptional outcomes for our pupils.

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Register online First steps really matter. From the age of four, girls thrive at The Queen’s Lower School because we value them as individuals; inspiring, supporting and challenging them to excel.

At our open morning you can learn about our enriched curriculum for Infants and Juniors, the fantastic facilities and opportunities available, and meet our inspirational teachers. Tours, visits and taster days can also be arranged to suit.

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Girls thrive at The Queen’s School because we value them as individuals; inspiring, supporting and challenging them to excel.

Register online

At our open morning you can meet our inspirational teachers, learn about our enriched curriculum and get a feel for the unique environment which enables talent to develop, confidence to grow and which secures such superb results year after year. Tours, visits and taster days can also be arranged to suit.

• Senior School Open Morning: Saturday 13 October 9.30am–12.30pm

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Open Evening Thursday 11 October, 6pm Your future starts at King’s Discover how academic challenge, specialist guidance and incredible co-curricular opportunities help students celebrate their full potential in King’s Sixth Form.

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SUCCESSFUL LEARNING AT UTKINTON As Acting Headteacher of Utkinton St Paul’s C.E. Primary School I am very proud of our school and the achievements of all our children. Utkinton is a small school, aiming to enable children of all abilities from age 4+ to 11 to achieve their full individual potential in a caring, Christian environment.

Utkinton is often described as a family, something of which we are very proud. Parents and staff work in close partnership to ensure the best for their children. Parents transferring their children from other schools often comment that they and their children have never before been made to feel so welcome and included.

At Utkinton the children benefit from small class sizes: each year our Reception intake is ten. The school is organised in four classes, each of which has at least one full-time Teaching Assistant. This high teacher: pupil ratio means that children receive a great deal of individual attention and a highly personalised education in addition to greater opportunities in wider curricular experiences such as school productions, celebration church services and sport.

Our results are consistently above national averages at the end of Key Stage 2, something of which we are very proud.

We aim to develop all children to their full potential and to encourage individuality and creativity at the same time as providing the children with an exciting curriculum in line with the requirements of the National Curriculum. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive school which provides an education suited to every individual.

We aim to provide creative, cross-curricular, theme-based learning, linked to memorable experiences both in and out of the classroom, in a nurturing, family-friendly environment. At the heart of our philosophy is active learning both on and beyond the school site. All children participate in one trip a term linked to their topic for the term and all our children have the opportunity to take part in a residential visit every year.

We hope to inspire the children with our individualised, child-centred curriculum and we are confident that all our children love coming to school.

Children from Utkinton transfer generally to Tarporley High School - an ‘Outstanding’ high school. Over the course of Year 6, children engage in several transition days - as well as a transitional residential to the Conway Centre in Wales. During recent years, many of our children have gone on to join top sets at Tarporley High School, emphasising the strength of the results our children achieve.

We also have strong links with the local church (St Helen’s, Tarporley) where many of our celebration services take place and local clergy visit regularly to take Collective Worship. We also have links with other village groups and organise Tirley Garth, the annual village celebration.

We would love you to visit us and see for yourself some of the exciting learning opportunities on offer, the enthusiasm of the children and the commitment of the staff. Please phone the School Office – Telephone 01829 732322 – to arrange a visit.

Gareth Coyne (Acting Headteacher)

‘Enabling every child to fulfil his/her potential in a nurturing Christian environment.’

At Utkinton St Paul’s CE Primary School we know and nurture our pupils as individuals. We foster an enjoyment of learning and celebrate all aspects of success through a broad and balanced curriculum. Small class sizes and a family orientated environment allow opportunity for all children to develop into confident and wellrounded learners.

We have recently redeveloped our school to enhance our facilities whilst maintaining our small school family feel. Come and see the exciting developments at Utkinton St Paul’s CE Primary School and join our thriving village school.

COMMUNITY OPEN MORNING COMMUNITY OPEN AFTERNOON – FRIDAY OCTOBER 5TH – 1.30 – OPEN AFTERNOON 3.00pm Saturday 6th October Friday 5th October 10am TH - 12noon OPEN 1.30pm MORNING – SATURDAY OCTOBER 6 – 10.00 – noon - 3pm Stay and Play sessions - for children aged 3-5 years old - every Friday during term time – 9.00 – 3.15pm (no charge/places limited to 8 per session) Call 01829 732322 or email: admin@utkintonce.cheshire.sch.uk to arrange a personal tour around our newly redeveloped school.

Utkinton St Paul’s CE Primary School, Quarry Bank, Utkinton, Nr. Tarporley. CW6 0LA www.utkintonce.cheshire.sch.uk

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Tarporley CE Primary School expands to meet the needs of the community The primary school at the heart of Tarporley village has recently undergone an expansion programme that will enable teachers and staff to provide a fantastic educational experience to all children in Tarporley and surrounding areas.

Tarporley CE Primary school has a brand-new wing which includes 4 new and 2 refurbished classrooms, a new main entrance and office area, staff rooms and meeting areas.

The hall and old office spaces have been refurbished to provide an expanded hall and new rooms for group work and a dedicated space for the school library. Outside, the children can now enjoy sports all year round with a purpose-built Multi Use Games Area (MUGA), new playground space and a relocated pond.

This expansion means that from September, Tarporley CE Primary can provide places to 45 children per year group. With the introduction of mixed classes, the aim is that no classroom will have more than 30 children in it. If the demand is there, the school can provide two reception classes of 23 and 22 children.

Mrs Kerry Forrester, Headteacher said: “I am delighted that the Local Authority provided the funds for the expansion of our fantastic school. I passionately believe we should be able to offer a place to all the children within our village who want to come to our school.” Chair of Governors, Mrs Gill Tyler, added: “As a village school, we are thrilled that we can now ensure that all children living in Tarporley can benefit from an education in our vibrant, welcoming and friendly Church school.”

The school is holding an ‘Ugly Bug ball’ on Thursday 4th October for children (and parents) who are considering applying for a place at Tarporley. If your child is due to start school in September next year, please come to school for 2pm, have some fun in our reception classes and have a tour of our wonderful school.

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If your child is due to start school in September 2019, join us for our ‘Ugly Bug Ball’ on Thursday 4th October from 2pm. Come and see the exciting developments at Tarporley CE Primary and join our thriving village school.

Call: 01244 981230 or email: admin@tarporleyce.cheshire.sch.uk to arrange a tour around our newly expanded school.

Tarporley CE Primary School, Park Road, Tarporley, Cheshire. CW6 0AN www.tarporleyce.cheshire.sch.uk Follow us on twitter @TarporleyCE

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INSPIRING CHILDREN AT OUR VILLAGE SCHOOL As Acting Headteacher of Huxley C.E. Primary School I am very proud of our school and the achievements of all our children. Huxley is a small school, aiming to enable children of all abilities from age 4+ to 11 to achieve their full individual potential in a caring, Christian environment.

Huxley is often described as a family, something of which we are very proud. We have an open-door policy and parents are actively encouraged to come in and talk to staff before and after school. Parents and staff work in close partnership to ensure the best for their children. Parents transferring their children from other schools often comment that they and their children have never before been made to feel so welcome and included.

At Huxley the children benefit from small class sizes: each year our Reception intake is seven. The school is organised in three classes, each of which has at least one Teaching Assistant. This high teacher : pupil ratio means that children receive a great deal of individual attention and a highly personalised education in addition to greater opportunities in wider curricular experiences such as school productions, celebration church services and sport.

We aim to develop all children to their full potential and to encourage individuality and creativity at the same time as providing the children with an exciting curriculum in line with the requirements of the National Curriculum. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive school which provides an education suited to every individual. Our highly inclusive practice is

recognised locally and has been celebrated externally, both through OFSTED reports and in our church school inspection.

We aim to provide creative, cross-curricular, themebased learning, linked to memorable experiences both in and out of the classroom, in a nurturing, family-friendly environment. At the heart of our philosophy is active learning both on and beyond the school site. All children participate in one trip a term linked to their topic for the term and all our children have the opportunity to take part in a residential visit every year. We hope to inspire the children with our individualised, child-centred curriculum and we are confident that all our children love coming to school.

The school provides transport to and from school in the school mini-bus for which there is a small daily charge.

We also have strong links with the local church (St Peter’s, Hargrave and St Helen’s, Tarporley) where many of our celebration services take place and local clergy visit regularly to take Collective Worship. We also have links with other village groups and take part in Happy Days, the annual village celebration, in such activities as making a float, sports and performing maypole dancing.

We would love you to visit us and see for yourself some of the exciting learning opportunities on offer, the enthusiasm of the children and the commitment of the staff. Please phone the School Office – Telephone 01829 781296 – to arrange a visit.

Gareth Coyne (Acting Headteacher)

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We also run free Stay & Play sessions for children aged 3+ every Monday during term-time .. .. and serve free coffee/tea every Friday for parents with toddlers between 9am and 10.15am Call 01829 781296 or email admin@huxleyprimary.cheshire.sch.uk anytime to arrange a personal tour Developing confident childrenTarporley through creativity and choice within a Christian community Talk September 2018

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INVESTING IN EDUCATION We feel passionately at Abbey Gate College that our pupils deserve the best that we can offer in all areas of their education.

Therefore building new facilities to improve their experience and opportunities is an essential aspect of creating stimulating teaching and learning environments.

As part of our school’s vision to provide outstanding sporting opportunities, a new Sports and Teaching Pavilion and state-of-the-art all-weather pitch have recently been built, increasing the range of activities offered to pupils and improving wellbeing.

In addition, a new Foundation and Infant School building opening in September, with three spacious classrooms all with covered outdoor areas, a library area, and a space for Learning Enrichment will provide an idyllic environment for younger pupils to learn and grow.

In continuing to provide inspiring, modern facilities plans have been approved for two fullyequipped, cutting-edge science laboratories and a new Sixth Form Centre with seminar classrooms and personal study zones.

Forty years from its inception the College continues to grow by investing in the future and most importantly remains firm to its promise to bring out the best in each child according to individual potential.

For more information or to arrange a visit contact 01244 564170 or admissions@ abbeygatecollege.co.uk

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What’s on in your village SEPTEMBER Saturday 1st September Autumn Show staged by Tiverton District Garden Club on at Tiverton Village Hall, Huxley Lane, just off A49. Open classes for flowers, pot plants, fruit and vegetables, floral art, cookery, handicrafts, photography and junior section. Something for everyone! Staging on Friday evening and Saturday morning. Show open to public at 2pm, with prize-giving and auction of exhibits at 3.15pm. Free entry, with refreshments and raffle available. All are welcome – bring your friends and family. For more details or schedule tel 01928 788898 or 01829 733465 Tuesday 4th September Tiverton District Garden Club’s Gardeners’ Question Time panel of experts are on hand to solve all your problems, something that is never in short supply in the gardening world, 7.30pm, at Tiverton Village Hall, on Huxley Lane. Entry £2 members, £3 visitors, includes raffle and refreshments. All are welcome.

Saturday 8th September Film Night at the Barbour presents ‘The Greatest Showman’ Sing Along, 6pm start Monday 10th September Quiz Night to be held at the Fox and Barrel, Cotebrook, from 8pm. For tickets and further information please contact Fox & Barrel on 01829760529 or Judith Walters on 01829760513/ 07711243521.

Sunday 16th September Tattenhall Am Dram Panto Auditions at the Barbour Institute, Tattenhall.

Sunday 16th September Walking Treasure Hunt and Children’s` Scavenger Hunt starting from car park at an entrance to Little Budworth Woods , opposite Rushton Lane, finishing with barbecue at Cotebrook Village Hall.

Adults £3.00, children £1.50. For more information and to book contact Marian on 01829760698 Wednesday 19th September Watercolour Classes at Tarporley Community Centre, with tutor Peter Willis. Friendly class, beginners welcome. Classes 9am 11am and for the late risers 11.15am - 1.15pm. If you have always wanted to try it you will be amazed. Ring 01829 732129 Wednesday 26th September Film Night at the Barbour Institute, Tattenhall, presents ‘The Post’, 8pm start 92 To advertise call 01244 350398

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What’s on in your village SEPTEMBER The Mid Cheshire Amateur Radio Society The Society meets at 7.30pm every Wednesday evening just north of Tarporley, Cheshire at Cotebrook Village Hall Stable Lane, Cotebrook, Tarporley CW6 0JJ. Come along and see what it’s all about and learn something new. More on the website http://midcars.org/

Tarporley U3A The September meeting will be on Thursday 27 September in The Community Centre on the High Street. Doors open at 10am. Refreshments until 10.30am then there is a talk by Dr Tom Preston about The Deeming Murders of 1891, which took place in the Rainhill area, near Liverpool.

Huxley & Hargrave WI The Annual Supper Club Night is at Hargrave Church Hall on Saturday 27th October at 7.30 prompt.

The evening includes a welcome drink, a 3-course home-cooked meal and a highly recommended speaker: “It isn’t what you say, it’s the way that you say it”. Bring your own tipple for the evening. Nonmembers, friends and husbands welcome. Tickets £15pp from Tricia on 01829 781255

Peckforton and Beeston WI Our first hall meeting after the summer break was very entertaining as we had a talk by Ian Black on Hairdressing Down the Ages. At our next meeting, on 5th September, Julia Smalley will speak about The Language of Flowers - Potted Social Histories, and on 3rd October we will hear about Goose Grease and Brown Paper from Kath Reynolds. Do come and visit us at any meeting you will be very welcome. Margaret Ellis, 01829 261898

Tiverton District Garden Club Tuesday 4th September, 7.30pm at Tiverton Village Hall, Huxley Lane, just off A49. Our Gardeners’ Question Time panel of experts are on hand this evening to solve all your problems, something that is never in short supply in the gardening world.

Entry £2 members, £3 visitors, includes raffle and refreshments. All are welcome.

The autumn show staged by Tiverton District Garden Club on Saturday 1st September at Tiverton Village Hall, Huxley Lane, just off A49. For more details or schedule tel 01928 788898 or 01829 733465 Tarporley WI Our meetings resume on Wednesday 5th September when we will be joined by David and Val Chant, who run a rescue home for Birds of Prey.

They will tell us about all the birds, and at the end there will be an opportunity for everyone to hold the birds and take pictures. Doors open at 7:30 for 7:45pm in the Done Room behind St. Helen’s Church. Bring a friend – your first meeting is free! £1 donation for refreshments. Find out more by visiting our website: www.TarporleyWI.org, email TarporleyWI@hotmail.com or phone Sarah on 733813.

Kelsall WI A quiz on the workings of Parliament set by Gary Hart made our July meeting very interesting and many questions were asked about the internal non-party workings of this important institution.

Flower arranging, poetry, a reading, life experiences and a sing song all added to make our August members meeting special. A visit to the Tiffany Glass Collection and People’s Museum, Manchester is planned this month and other events are in the pipeline. Do come and join us, you will be made very welcome. We meet in the Methodist Church school room on the first Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm.

West Cheshire Rural U3A At the next meeting on Thursday 20th September at the Barbour Institute in Tattenhall, Brian Cullen will talk about “Radio Caroline - When Pirates Ruled the Waves”. 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

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Education Abbey Gate.................................................p84-85 Huxley CE Primary......................................p82-83 King’s School.............................................p73 & 77 Little Beats........................................................... p21 Queen’s School.........................................p75 & 76 Tarporley CE Primary..................................p80-81 Tarvin Primary....................................................p74 Utkinton St Paul’s ...................................... p78-79 Electrical Hawk Electrical.................................................. p88 Steve Jones Electrical.........................................p41 Weaver Electrical .............................................. p89 Estate Agents / Property Cheshire Lamont................................................. p8 Hinchcliffe............................................................ p15 Reade’s.............................................................. back Wright Marshall................................................. p24 Financial / Accounts Carolyn Ling Financial..............................p64-65 Flooring Ace Tiling.............................................................p55 Broadleaves Hardwood Flooring....................p87 Food & Drink Alvanley Arms....................................................p32 Briscoe’s Dairy .................................................... p91 Chestnut Meats................................................... p21 Greedy Pig, Kelsall............................................... p5 Hollies 32 restaurant.....................................p16-17 Okells...................................................................p33 Royal Oak..................................................p34 & 35 Fuels/energy/power Clearview Stoves ............................................. p42 Funeral Services / Undertaker Jacqueline Wilson............................................... p61 Furnishing Webb House..........................................................p11 Furniture/Interior Design Furniture Market................................................p25 Oak Warehouse.................................................p59 Garden Andy’s Lawn and Garden Care....................... p88 Ashton Hayes.................................................... p88 Chester Small Plant...........................................p47 Dee Fencing.......................................................p40 Dee Tree Surgery................................................ p51 Grab & Shift....................................................... p42 Just Fencing..........................................................p41 Mole Control.......................................................p87 Ringwood Fencing ............................................p50 Sudden Strike Pest Control............................... p21 Tim Does Gardens............................................p28 Guitar Tuition Guitar lessons with Jay.................................... p42 Hairdressing Tarporley Hair Boutique (THB) ........................ p18 Handyman Services Chris Crawford.................................................. p88 Total Home Solutions........................................ p61 Health & Beauty Angela Bartlett (Sensoria).............................. p45 Rowton Hall........................................................p52 Kitchens Trend Transformations...................................... p17 Maranatha Kitchens & Bathrooms............... p54 Matt Finish........................................................... p21 Mayfair Kitchen Studio...................................... p19 Legal Hibberts................................................................. p9 Russell & Russell................................................ p77

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