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Three deny murdering part-time taxi driver
GRANDFATHER ‘KICKED LIKE A FOOTBALL’ ACCUSED: Joshua Spruce.
ACCUSED: Paul Blower.
ACCUSED: Nigel Goolding.
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A TEENAGE eye witness told Chester Crown Court she saw two drunken men kicking a grandad “as if he were a football”, before leaving him lying on the pavement outside his Winnington home covered in blood. The jury of nine men and three women heard 20-year-old Joshua Spruce ‘rugby tackled’ 59-year-old Jim Straiton on Park Road, knocking him to the floor before
By Dave Goodban repeatedly kicking him with co-defendant Nigel Goolding, 20. The 16-year-old female witness – who cannot be named for legal reasons – said a third defendant, 20-year-old Paul Blower, tried to pull the pair away, telling them: “Stop it. He’s an old man.” Mr Straiton, a part-time taxi driver known as ‘Jock’, was assaulted outside
his home at Sandybank Flats in the early hours of Saturday, July 26, after a row with a group of men over the noise they were making. He died at North Staffs Hospital two weeks later. Blower, of Chapel Street, Wincham; Goolding, of Cromwell Road, Winnington, and Spruce, of Alderley Road, Winnington, all deny murder. On Monday, day five of the trial, the witness, a former girlfriend of one of the accused, said Mr Straiton came running
out of his flat towards Spruce armed with a hammer ‘like he was going to hit somebody’. “Josh Spruce rugby tackled him and Nigel Goolding came over. The man was on the floor and they were both kicking him,” she said. “It was just like he was a football. “He had blood coming from his face and there was blood on the pavement as well. He was lying on the floor snoring.” The trial continues
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Thieves steal £100k of chocolate THIEVES escaped with a £100,000 bounty after targeting a hauliers’ compound in Lostock and stealing 25 tonnes of chocolate bars. Bosses at Jack Richards & Sons’ yard on Griffiths Road were left with a bitter taste in the mouth after the raid at 9.40pm on Friday. The culprits drove a tractor unit into the yard, clamped a trailer holding 25 one-ton pallets on to the back of it and fled. The empty trailer was found abandoned at the back of Winnington Avenue, near Think
Print, at about 9.30am on Saturday. Police said the boxes – some of which contained Boost, Bounty and Twirl bars – were bound for Morrison’s stores across the region. The chocolate had a retail value of about £100,000. Det Con John Carter, of Northwich Specialist Investigation Unit, was called to the compound on Friday night. He said: “The trailer had been dropped off at around 4pm that day and was due for onward transit on Saturday.” The yard where trailers are housed is visible from the main road and police believe the thieves saw the security gates had been left open and targeted the site. “The lorry has been driven straight through the gates and they’ve attached the trailer on to the back of it and driven it off,” said DC Carter. “There’s been a couple of examples of this type of theft around the country recently.” Jack Richards & Sons did not want to comment.
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A WOMAN who dumped hundreds of telephone directories in the River Weaver after being paid to deliver them will be forced to scrub out graffiti across the borough as part of her punishment. Emma Louise Morton, 27, of Broomsfield Close, Winsford pleaded guilty to fly-tipping at New Bridge Locks at a hearing at Vale Royal Magistrates Court on February 20. She had been employed to deliver the directories to homes across the borough, and was ordered to serve 100
hours community service and pay £1,000 for her crime, committed on September 10. Magistrates branded it ‘a deliberate act and a serious offence to both society and the environment’. Morton will now spend 100 hours cleaning the borough as part of Vale Royal Borough Council’s Respect Action Project (RAP), run in conjunction with Cheshire Probation Services and the Vale Royal Community Safety Partnership. The initiative sees offenders remove
graffiti from public and private land and participate in other work to benefit the local community. Vale Royal Streetscene officers tracked down Morton and managed to gather sufficient information to bring a prosecution. Streetscene manager David Lennon said: “It has taken a lot of hard work to get to this stage and we have worked closely with British Waterways and Link Direct, who have been very helpful to this enquiry.”
Loan shark could lose crime cash By Dave Goodban
CONVICTED loan shark and rapist Paul Nicholson could be forced to hand over his illegally gained fortune to police – or face a longer spell in prison. The 39-year-old, who lived in a £1.4m mansion on Golf Course Road, Delamere, is already facing a lengthy jail term when he is sentenced on March 20, after being found guilty of 20 offences including blackmail, assault and rape at Warrington Crown Court last month. A Proceeds of Crime application against him is now under way to allow Cheshire Constabulary to claw back some of his ill-gotten gains. The former nightclub doorman enjoyed the trappings of criminal success with the money he extorted from vulnerable victims of his illegal money lending business. His luxury 14-acre home boasted a tennis court and stables where he housed two horses. Investigators found large wads of cash totalling around £26,000 stashed inside his home. In the driveway of the property bordering Delamere Golf Club Nicholson parked his Land Rover and Porsche Carrera.
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Husband killed himself
A MARRIED man found hanging in a garage on a Winsford estate committed suicide, a coroner has ruled. Paul Dooley, a 46-year-old from Moss Bank, Winsford, was discovered on the afternoon of November 17 at a service area between Pulford Road and Brindley Avenue. At the inquest at Warrington Coroner's Court last Wednesday, coroner for Cheshire Dr Nicholas Rheinberg said Mr Dooley ‘took his own life while the balance of his mind was disturbed’.
PEOPLE from Cheshire who want to grow their own vegetables are invited to a free event next month. Staff at Tarporley Garden Centre, Forest Road, Cotebrook, will be hosting the Vegetable Growing Weekend on Saturday and Sunday, March 7-8 for anyone interested in finding out how to sow vegetable seeds and grow their own food. For details, call 01829 760433.
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LAP OF LUXURY: The £1.4m mansion, bought with ill-gotten gains by loan shark Paul Nicholson, inset. The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) last week revealed the convict’s pending application for a consumer credit licence has been “put on hold”. He tried to renew it in 2007, having successfully applied in 2002, before his offences came to light. An OFT spokesman said: “We will
talk to the illegal money-lending team before making a decision on his application.” Det Insp Giles Orton, who led the investigation against Nicholson, said: “Nicholson liked the feel of money. His house acted as a safe and his wealth was clear to see.”
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WEAVER VALE MP Mike Hall will be available to meet his Northwich constituents on Friday, March 20, at the following times and venues: ■ From 4.45-5.30pm at Northwich Memorial Hall ■ From 5.45-6.15pm at Emmanuel Evangelical Church, Old Hall Road, Leftwich ■ From 6.30-7pm at Castle Private Club, David Street. No appointments are needed and constituents will be seen on a first-come first-served basis.
Residents to meet police
WINSFORD’S Grange Residents Association is holding a community action meeting with police at Grange Court retirement home in Winsford tomorrow (Thursday) from 7-9pm. Chairman Mike Kennedy said: “The meeting is an ideal opportunity for the public to raise any issues of concern. Residents will also have the opportunity to help decide policing priorities for the next few months.”
Council needs new face
BARNTON Parish Council is on the lookout for a new councillor. Meetings are once a month on a Monday night. No experience is necessary, ‘just a good sense of community spirit’. To apply, or for more details, call the parish council clerk on 01606 76468 or email crgarton@aol.com.
Salt industry lecture
THE salt industry in Mid Cheshire is the subject of the next Northwich and District Heritage Society lecture. The talk takes place at Mid-Cheshire College at 8pm on Friday. Admission is £1.50 on the door for non-members. For more information contact Richard Kelsall on (01606) 75853.
College offers safe route
MID-CHESHIRE College is running a free course at its Hartford campus to prepare 16-19-year-olds for their driving theory test. The sessions start tomorrow (March 5) and run from 7-9pm every Thursday for five weeks. To book a place, or for more information, call 01606 720721 or 01606 720615.
Jobs joy as firm buys Zavvi chain
By Dave Goodban
Charity fundraiser for tragic Andrew
Art and craft skills invitation
THERE are still a handful of tickets remaining for a charity fundraiser in memory of a Winsford schoolboy who died of leukaemia. Andrew Taylor died in 2001 aged 12, and every year family friends Wendy and Paul Cain stage an event to raise money for the Anthony Nolan Trust, which looked after him. This year's event, which will be held at the Conservative Club at Ways Green, Winsford, starts at 7.45pm on Friday (March 6) and will include an auction, a raffle, a disco and a licensed bar. Tickets are £3 from Wendy or Paul on 01606 558288. Donations for the raffle will be gratefully received.
RESIDENTS in Winsford are being encouraged to try learning new art and craft skills at free workshops being organised by Weaver Vale Housing Trust. Five ‘have a go’ sessions will be held at the Greenfields Neighbourhood House, 15/17 Finsbury Walk, in March and April – giving Winsford residents the opportunity to expand their creative skills. The workshops will be held on Fridays from March 6-April 3 and will cover card-making, nail art, willow weaving, mosaics and make-up. All sessions are free and will run from 10am-12noon, with refreshments provided. For more information contact Jan Hanby on 01606 813421.
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EXPANDING: John Gallemore, left, and Matthew Moulding, founders of Rudheath-based retailer TheHut.com.
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UP TO 100 new jobs will be created in Northwich after online retailer The Hut Group announced its acquisition of High Street chain Zavvi. The company, based at Gadbrook Park, Rudheath, revealed yesterday (Tuesday) it had taken over the retailer and its website, www.zavvi.co.uk. The deal will see the creation of about 100 jobs over the next 12 months. The revamped Zavvi website will offer a broader range of products than before, with electrical, perfume and lingerie joining the regular games, music and film offerings. Free delivery will now be a standard offer and lower prices are promised. Hartford entrepreneur Matthew Moulding, chief executive officer of The Hut Group, said: “Zavvi is a major player in entertainment retail, both in the UK and Ireland. “Our aim is to capitalise on this wellrecognised High Street brand and transform the business into a leading online retailer, not only in entertainment, but also across lifestyle products.” The Hut, co-founded in 2004 by Matthew, 36, and John Gallemore, 39, last year won £5m in funding after being named North West winner in the Sunday Times-Bank of Scotland Corporate Entrepreneur Challenge. The company anticipates sales of more than £75m in 2009, having recorded a turnover of £25m in 2008. Matthew said: “The team is excited about the opportunities this acquisition presents and the growth plans across the group will be supported by our continuing drive to add talented new members to the team across most disciplines.”
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MORE than 1,000 women walkers are needed for the fifth St Luke’s Hospice Midnight Walk from Nantwich to Crewe and back on Saturday, June 20. Over the past four years the event has attracted 5,000 women, raising a total of more than £850,000 and this year places will be limited to 1,750 participants. Already more than 700 women have signed up. It will follow a 13.1-mile half-marathon course from Reaseheath College at Nantwich to the Bannatyne’s Health Club in Macon Way, Crewe and back. Event organiser Jane Thompson said: “The walk is St Luke’s major fundraiser of the year. People tend to walk for various reasons – many will have been touched by the love and care given by the hospice either as an actual patient, family member or friend of someone who has benefited by the wonderful care given at St Luke’s.
“Equally, some people will walk as a means of getting fit or for social reasons. We are delighted to welcome anyone who would like to complete the walk for whatever reason. “Our only request is that, in taking a place on the event, the walker is willing and committed to raising sponsorship. “The evening is a wonderful social event and a lot of fun but we put it together with the purpose of raising vitallyneeded funds to allow us to look after our patients and their families. Whilst some of our walkers will raise enormous amounts of money, we don’t put a minimum figure on sponsorship.” Cost of registering is £15, which covers a walk T-shirt and breakfast the next day. Forms are available from the hospice on 01606 551246 (office hours only). They can be collected from the hospice charity shops. For more details log on to www.midnightwalk.co.uk.
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THE Rudheath Neighbourhood Team is urging anyone interested in setting up a youth club in Rudheath to come along to the Zone on Thursday, February 26, from 6.30pm until 8pm. Members of other voluntary youth clubs in the surrounding area will provide detailed information and share their experiences of setting up clubs for six to 12-year-olds. Representatives from the Youth Federation will also be on hand to advise how to develop the club and how to access free training to become a qualified youth worker. The session is free. Cllr Val Godfrey, said: “A youth club would be fantastic for the area.”
A SHORT story by Manchester-based author Zoe Lambert will be read out simultaneously at Cheshire’s main libraries on World Book Day. Cheshire County Council’s arts service is marking this global celebration of reading by holding the free-to-attend event at 11am on Thursday, March 5. Many libraries will be offering refreshments and other activities. For details, visit the website www.cheshire.gov.uk/Library/ librarieshome.htm
THE Health and Safety Executive has launched a campaign to increase health and safety awareness among those involved in developing property in Cheshire. The campaign is aimed at the small-scale developer looking for opportunities for quick refurbishment and resale or buy to let opportunities. Research has shown many of these small-scale developers are unaware of their health and safety responsibilities. An advertising campaign will target developers along with a leaflet which will be available including at auction houses where many properties are bought for development.
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A STAUNCH campaigner has cranked up his one-man protest against the Northwich GPs’ surgery he blames for his wife’s deteriorating health. Ivan Blacka has camped outside Firdale Medical Centre with his growing collection of home-made placards “three or four times a week” since The Chronicle first reported his fight with the health authorities in early January. The 53-year-old, of Navigation Road, is furious about the way his wife has been ‘let down’ by NHS staff, and blames staff at the Firdale Road surgery for ‘fobbing off’ his wife for three years. Mr Blacka claims his peaceful protesting, which has seen police called out six times but without taking action, has finally got him noticed. And he wants other dissatisfied patients to follow his lead. “Since I started going down there things have improved and have moved more quickly. It’s made a difference,” he said. “There are a lot of people unhappy with the service they’ve received at Firdale,” he said. “I’ve had 40 people sign my petition already. “If people are unhappy they need to start speaking up and writing letters of complaint. This isn’t just about me and my wife any more – I’m doing this for everyone.
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Courses available in ANGRY: Unhappy Ivan Blacka wants dissatisfied patients to support his protest for better health services. JK250209Campaign-008 “I’m down there doing my bit for them, I’m not doing it to cause a nuisance. People have to fight for their future healthcare.” Mr Blacka said his wife, who is deaf, first went to the Firdale Road surgery three years ago with back problems. He
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Children of today aren't so terrible JUSTWilliam The musings of a middle-aged man from Middle England ‘Best days of your life’. That’s how our school days are described. Personally I agree when I look back on my days at school, though I’m not sure I thought so at the time. Some of the teachers scared the hell out of me, but I also had a lot of friends. I love working in school. I try the best I can to persuade the kids to work hard at their lessons. I get through to some, but not all. But that is the nature of the job – invariably you manage to draw with some kid over how he or she should behave, only to lose on penalties! But I win some 'games', and they make it all worthwhile. I am continually told that the kids of today are worse than we were at almost everything, which is simply not true. I am constantly astonished at the quality of work done by many of the students I work with, work I could never have produced when I was at school. Some of the work I could not produce even now. Though they don’t get taught some of the stuff our teachers thought essential to our education (historical dates, for example) they do learn about the Holocaust and the disaster that was the First World War and about saving our planet. In the science labs they do experiments and theory work way beyond anything I ever did. Maths, English and science classes are given priority, but the students all have to learn a foreign language too. We worry that our children seem to be so different to how we were at their age. But most of it is just a perception – we view the past through ‘rose-tinted spectacles’ and the present as an ugly reality in comparison. But most of the kids I work with are no different than we were. They listen to awful music, talk a totally different language and are cheeky to adults. Some, not many, use language that would make a sailor blush, but they are also the most wonderful, thoughtful creatures on the planet. There is an old saying: No matter how hard you try, your kids grow up just like you. I can assure you there is a lot of truth in it.
Anger at hospital parking charges COULD someone at the Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust or indeed one of our local Members of Parliament verify or correct my thoughts about the parking charges levied at both Leighton Hospital and the Victoria Infirmary, Northwich. As I understand the funding system, the trust put forward a costed plan to central government for funding to provide medical care and treatment, relevant staffing and the necessary infrastructure and maintenance costs to carry out the service – including parking facilities for NHS vehicles, staff, patients and visitors where practical. When this costed plan is approved, central Government hands over the funding for the trust to administer. There have always been maintained parking facilities at Leighton Hospital and at Victoria Infirmary as part of the infrastructure – an infrastructure funded by central Government via the trust. So why is a parking charge levied to pay for a facility that is already paid for by the provided funding? I personally agree with the many words and phrases used by the vast majority of people affected by these charges – immoral, perverse, tax on the sick and disabled, tax on people going to work and money-grabbing, to name but a few. As most people local to Northwich will know, the Victoria Infirmary site, given benevolently to the people of Northwich, is the only place in the Northwich area where a charge is levied on parking. How can this be right? Then, to add insult to injury, The trust has apparently erected signs threatening civil penalties for anyone, for example a blue badge holder, legally parking on the road leading into the Victoria Infirmary and Verdin Park, a road that belongs to and is maintained by the local council, not the trust! Is there any wonder that so many people feel used, abused and confused and have lost all confidence in the very people they placed their trust in to represent their interests and well being. NAME AND ADDRESS SUPPLIED
TAX ON THE SICK: Patients and visitors are furious over parking charges at Northwich’s Victoria Infirmary and Leighton Hospital.
RECOVERING: Little Declen Joynson, four, seen here with dad Gareth and mum Sarah White, had to have emergency surgery after being attacked by a dog outside a shop.
Attack dog should have been put down I READ the article (February 18) about a poor child being savaged by a dog. Whereas I am not aware of the precise details concerning the dog attack on four-year-old Declen Joynson, I find it inconceivable that the dog was not put down. It is unacceptable for the police to trivialise this incident and excuse the dog by saying it was ‘unfortunate’ and ‘it was it’s first attack’.
Some dog attacks have such serious consequences that the future risk to other children is simply too great. This was such an attack. If a human was to attack a dog causing it harm, then they would undoubtedly be punished by the law and rightly so. Quite frankly I am appalled at the complacent attitude of the police and, presumably, the dog owners. ANN COWLE, Castle
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To change the building from a normal office into a luxury pad suitable for the EU’s bureaucrats (of course), the commission has put out a tender for the building and renovation contract. Unfortunately, they initially advertised it as 5.2m euros and they've already had to correct it to £5.2m. Obviously, their wishful thinking about Britain giving up the pound will never cease. Eurocrat day-dreaming aside, it's not the most auspicious sign of their financial awareness. That exchange rate mix-up constitutes a difference of more than £500,000. No wonder so much of our money goes walk-about in Brussels. However, do please tell British building contractors to look out for this tender so that, at least, our EU money will be coming back into this country. CHRIS WATKIN Cuddington
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I WONDER who are the more selfish and stupid – dog owners who let their animals foul our paths and open spaces, or those that clear it up into plastic bags and then leave the bags on verges, or hang them from bushes and trees? I think the latter are the more ignorant since they have identified a problem but come up with a moronic solution. How long do they think plastic takes to degrade? And as it may take years, who do they think should collect this stinking harvest? In what way do they think it improves our countryside? What have they got between their ears? NAME AND ADDRESS SUPPLIED
THE EU seems to have forgotten we are not in the euro. Its development of a new ‘super-embassy’ to Britain (you really wanted this, didn’t you?) has got off to a typically incompetent, Brussels-style start. ‘Europa House’, as the development is to be called, will be housed in 32 Smith Square, Westminster. As you might have expected, the very first days of the redevelopment programme have already revealed yet more of the EU’s financial incompetence.
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“CAN this cockpit hold the fields of France?” It can when we have acting of this quality (Henry V at the Harlequin Theatre, Northwich). From Richard Ellis as the king of the title to Tom Jeffries, a boy in his army, there was not a weak link in the performance. Having seen this play quite recently at the Royal Exchange Theatre in Manchester performed by full-time professionals, I can honestly say this performance was almost up to the same standard. In fact, the narrator, Jeff Barlow was, in my opinion, better
than his professional counterpart. The set at the Harlequin was bare, yet it did hold the fields of France, two mighty monarchs and their armies. It did more – it was Harfleur and Southampton, it was a bawdy house in London. In truth it was anything these fine actors wanted it to be. I give many thanks to the Harlequin Theatre Company for giving us such ‘royal’ entertainment, and I congratulate them for turning an old warehouse into a fine little theatre. But they, and we, deserve better. I have been saying for years our town needs and deserves a purpose-built, modern theatre. The Harlequins have shown they are worthy of one and we, the public, deserve one too. ALAN LOWE Melchett Crescent, Rudheath
ROYAL ENTERTAINMENT: Richard Ellis in the title role in Harlequin Theatre Company’s production of Shakespeare’s Henry V.
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THERMAL TREATMENT PLANT: Campaigners confident Lostock Gralam plan is dead, but fight to continue over proposals at Middlewich
Waste burning scheme protesters celebrate
OVERJOYED: Protesters who fought plans for a waste-burning plant celebrate the fact the proposals are all but scrapped at the Lostock Gralam site where the incinerator would have been built. RS020309Incin-004 ANTI-INCINERATOR campaigners are confident they have claimed victory in their fight against plans for a thermal treatment plant at Lostock Gralam. The Chronicle revealed last week the company behind the proposals, WRG (Waste Recycling Group), had been snubbed by council chiefs in its bid to win an £850m, 25-year contract to manage Cheshire’s household and residual waste. And while the firm can still submit a planning application for a plant at the former Brunner Mond site off Griffiths Road, protesters are buoyant. They believe it is now inconceivable the facility, which would burn 350,000 tonnes of waste a year, will be built. Emma Guy, chairwoman of Lostock Gralam Parish Council, said: “We are naturally delighted with the decision to exclude incineration from the waste plan. “This decision is in no small part down to the huge efforts of all the concerned residents of Lostock Gralam and Northwich, and the support of CHAIN (Cheshire Anti-Incineration Network), who have fought this all the way.” A statement issued by CHAIN chairman Brian Cartwright on behalf of the group said: “Common sense appears to have prevailed, thanks in part to almost 20,000 Northwich citizens who expressed their displeasure at plans to build an incinerator in their midst as a solution to Cheshire’s waste. “However, the fight in Cheshire is not over and the Covanta proposal for Middlewich is still live. CHAIN and the people of Middlewich will continue fighting the plans.” Covanta Energy revealed last week it was preparing to submit a bid for its proposed 35MW Energy-from-Waste (EfW) plant at Midpoint 18 Business Park. The company claims the project would generate enough energy for 50,000 homes. The planning application will be submitted to Cheshire County Council and will be accompanied by a “comprehensive” environmental statement examining the potential impacts of the development. Mrs Guy said: “We are still concerned that this may not be the end of the matter, as the site at Lostock is designated as suitable for thermal treatment in the Cheshire Waste Local Plan. “This could mean that another developer puts in plans for an incinerator, just like Covanta are planning to do in Middlewich.
By Dave Goodban But I am confident the residents will continue to work with CHAIN to ensure that we never get an incinerator on this site.” Cllr Neil Ritchie is environment portfolio holder for the new Cheshire West and Chester (CWAC) council and chairman of Cheshire’s Joint Waste Management Board, which is expected to identify its preferred bidder for the 25-year Private Finance Initiative contract in November. He said ‘green’ solutions are required to combat the shortage and spiralling costs of landfill and the effect of greenhouse gas emissions on global warming. Cheshire already pays out £6.4m in landfill tax every year.
“Not only is landfill space in short supply, much of the waste currently ending up there is harmful to the environment and costing taxpayers more in landfill tax every year,” said Cllr Ritchie. “It is a waste of natural resources, totally unsustainable, and for the good of future generations cannot be allowed to continue.” WRG’s planning and estates manager, Rob Asquith, said: “We are extremely disappointed not to have been shortlisted to the next stage of the council’s waste procurement contract. “We are currently considering all possible options for the future of the site in Lostock and will make these known to appropriate parties in due course.”
‘Common sense appears to have prevailed, thanks in part to almost 20,000 Northwich citizens who expressed their displeasure.’ CHAIN CHAIRMAN BRIAN CARTWRIGHT
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It’s down to last two choices for £850m contract THE companies behind the ‘greener’ alternatives to incineration, chosen by council chiefs to compete for the lucrative county waste contract, have revealed details of their proposals. Viridor Waste Management currently works with more than 30 local authorities and thousands of private customers nationwide. It wants to create a centrally-located biological treatment plant using ‘proven technology’ to recover further recyclable materials and generate high-quality Solid Recovered Fuel (SRF) from the waste. That SRF would be treated at an Energyfrom-Waste (EfW) heat and power plant at the Ineos Chlor site in Runcorn. Efficiency would be enhanced by using waste transfer stations located in east and west Cheshire for the convenient delivery and bulking of materials. Viridor’s technical and development director, Barrie Hurley, said the solution “brings environmental, social and economic benefits both locally and regionally”. The joint venture between United Utilities
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and FTSE 250 firm Interserve proposes a state-of-the-art ‘gasification’ facility which would transform waste previously bound for landfill sites into energy and harmless aggregates for the building industry. Waste, transported from transfer stations to a new treatment facility, would be sorted and materials like glass, metal and plastics removed for recycling. Residual waste would be heated under controlled conditions to produce gas, eventually mixed with oxygen to drive turbines and generate energy in the form of electricity and heat, which would then be used to power the facility and distributed locally. As power is generated from organic sources it is recognised as renewable or ‘green’ power, eradicating the need for fossil fuels. Charlie Cornish, managing director of business development at United Utilities, said: “We aim to improve existing recycling and waste management across Cheshire, using environmentally sustainable advanced technologies that support the generation of renewable energy.”
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CELEBRATION: Pupils from Great Budworth Primary School pupils impressed the Ofsted inspectors. IC260209report-003
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THE well-behaved pupils and inspirational teachers of Great Budworth Primary School have been praised by education watchdog Ofsted.
Government inspectors visited the school on January 21 and 22. Their newly published report describes Great Budworth as ‘a good school’, which is ‘improving rapidly under
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strong guidance and leadership’. All aspects and areas of the school were judged to be ‘good’ and the children are praised. “Pupils behave well,” points out the report. “They get along well with school friends and adults and their enjoyment of learning stems from their pos-
itive attitudes. They have a good sense of right, wrong and fair play and take responsibility seriously.” The inspectors also noted ‘exceptionally good provision of curriculum and other activities to enrich pupils’ learning and educational experience’. David Southern, chairman of
the school’s governors, said: “The headteacher and staff can take real pride in Ofsted’s findings, and I know how committed they are to build on this and continue the school’s improvement.” ■ In response to interest expressed in the village, the school has announced it plans to open a pre-school class at the school five mornings a week, starting in September.
Science is on the move VERDIN HIGH SCIENCE students at Verdin High School, Winsford, donned their lab coats for a series of experiments in a unique learning environment. The volunteer-led Lab in a Lorry scheme, a mobile laboratory that gives 11 to 14-year-olds the chance to explore science through hands-on experiments, rolled into school for three days last week. The programme consists of three 44ft lorries that have been visiting schools and youth organisations across the UK, free of charge, since early 2005. Each lorry is fitted with three lab areas where groups of up to six youngsters can take part in each of the fun and informative experiments. The programme, a partnership between the Institute of Physics and The Society of Petroleum Engineers, is guided by volunteers, all practising scientists and engineers. Institute of Physics spokeswoman Dayna Mason said: “Lab in a Lorry is a fantastic experience for young people. They get to have some fun while they explore experimental science under the watchful eyes of expert mentors. “It’s all about generating excitement and curiosity in science.” Verdin’s head of science, Dr Catherine Ash, said the day was a huge success.
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Victim told police: ‘I feel threatened’
SCENE: The Sandybank Flats complex on Park Road, Winnington, near where James Straiton, inset, was assaulted last July. THE jury in the Jim Straiton murder trial this week heard his desperate calls to police, made moments before he sustained the horrific injuries from which he later died. The 59-year-old dad-of-two called 999 twice in quick succession shortly after 1am, minutes before allegedly arming himself with a hammer to try to chase off a group of men he had been arguing with from inside his ground floor flat. A total of six calls were made to police by Mr Straiton and his neighbours. But officers did not arrive at Park Road, Winnington until he had suffered a fractured
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nose, arm and cheekbone, three broken ribs, damaged vertebrae and a brain haemorrhage. They found him lying in a pool of blood on the pavement. A female neighbour called 999 twice, once telling the operator “something quite nasty’s going off”. But, like Mr Straiton, she was told to ring her local police station because of the high volume of emergency calls received on the morning of Sunday, July 27. On Monday Chester Crown Court heard she first called 999 at 1.11am. Audibly tearful, she said there was “a disturbance”. And she told the operator: “I’m too frightened to look out the window”.
Mr Straiton’s 15-year-old daughter left court in tears when the court heard the tape of his call to police, made moments after his neighbour’s. He rang 999 again a short time later, saying the men had climbed over a fence into the Sandybank complex, and adding: “I feel threatened”. In her second call the neighbour said: “They’re trying to get into his (Mr Straiton’s) flat or get him to come outside.” Another neighbour, Christina Beadle, said the group were “giving lots of abuse to the man downstairs”, and added: “They’re all going mad”. The trial continues
Cash boost for tourism CHESHIRE will get a share of £2m to further promote the region as a business tourism destination. The funding, announced by the North West Regional Development Agency, will go towards a number of North West-wide initiatives, including introducing a quality accreditation scheme tailored specifically for the conference and meetings industry. The investment, to be channelled through the region’s five tourist boards, will also be used to identify new business opportunities, bid for major international conferences, improve current marketing and monitor the region’s performance. Business tourism is the most lucrative and fastest growing tourism sector in the UK.
Fly-tipper fined A 28-year-old Northwich man has been ordered to pay £925 after pleading guilty to fly-tipping. Nilton Vieira Aniceto of Victoria Road, Northwich, appeared before Northwich Magistrates Court in relation to an offence on December 15, 2008, at James Street, Northwich. Aniceto was ordered to pay a £500 fine, £410 costs and £15 victim surcharge. Council officers were told by Aniceto that the fly-tip was a result of unwanted items from a house move, and he claimed to be unaware of the correct methods of disposal. Aniceto was told by magistrates that he ‘should have known better’. They branded it ‘unacceptable behaviour that would not be tolerated’. Lead councillor for environmental policy, Cllr Lynn Riley, said Vale Royal Borough Council would prosecute fly-tippers who had been caught by their officers. Cllr Riley said: “We have been working very hard to bring fly-tippers to justice and this work is continuing, with officers making very determined progress to fight back against fly-tipping.” ■ To report a fly-tipping offence contact Streetscene on 0800 435199 or email streetscene@valeroyal.gov.uk
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James’ stock is rising A 20-YEAR-OLD entrepreneur from Winsford is managing to beat the credit crunch. Former Sir John Deane’s student James Hall has moved his expanding IT business Wincomp – an abbreviation of Winsford Computers – into brand new premises at 56 High Street. James, of Delaisy Way, started up his own firm and accompanying website in late 2007 at the age of 18. And with
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Pipe plans go to new council THE shadow Cheshire West and Chester Council (CWAC) will be consulted on plans for two 58km pipelines stretching from Northwich to the Mersey Estuary.
Cheshire County Council decided to refer the plans to CWAC, which comes into power on April 1, after its executive group met at County Hall on Thursday. In December the county's Development Regulatory Committee turned down an application from King Street Energy Limited (KSEL) for the pipelines, and another proposing the creation of 10 underground cavities to store 200
CLEAN TEAM: Jo Henshaw, Alan Melbourne, Kim Peachy and Sue Stretton with local schoolchildren who helped them clear 100 tonnes of rubbish from the Wharton Estate. HARD-WORKING residents on a Winsford estate shifted an astonishing 100 TONNES of rubbish during a community clean-up day. Men and women living on and around Crook Lane, Wharton, got their hands dirty and joined police officers, Vale Royal community safety wardens and Weaver Vale Housing Trust (WVHT) staff for the 'Impact Day' last Wednesday. And with the help of youngsters from Wharton and Willow Wood primary schools and a group of junior community wardens from Greenfields, who gave up their own half-term time, they soon
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had the area looking as good as new. The skip hire firm employed to remove the rubbish collected from around the estate later confirmed around 100 tonnes were taken away. Neighbourhood development officer at WVHT, Neil Corbin said: “The Impact Day was a big success and it was fantastic to see so many local people getting involved and taking pride in their neighbourhood.” “We received a lot of positive comments from residents throughout the day and I would like to say a big ‘thank you’ to everyone who helped make the day such a success.”
By Dave Goodban million cubic metres of natural gas off King Street, Rudheath. A public inquiry will take place this year after KSEL appealed both rejections. Cheshire’s executive is being consulted on the pipelines plan by the Department for Energy and Climate Change, in an identical but parallel application made under the Pipelines Act 1962. Secretary of State Hazel Blears will make the final decision. But, unlike applications under the Planning Acts, the Secretary of State can also grant powers of
compulsory purchase to acquire council land. Cllr Andrew Needham, the county council’s executive member for the environment, is publicly supportive of the plans. He said: “The executive decided that it should be sent to CWAC to make a decision about the project because there are now only weeks left before it takes over.” Unlike previous applications for gas storage in the county, the KSEL proposal does not intend to use existing salt cavities. The company wants to carve out the cavities using water pumped from the Mersey.
Basic computer skills for older generation AGE Concern Cheshire’s computer centre in Hartford is offering one-to-one basic computer skills training to anyone aged over 55. The centre is currently running a computer skills induction programme designed for older learners who feel left behind by the computer age. For a ‘nominal’ fee new learners will receive
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The funeral has taken place of Lily Knight, aged 87, of Westwood Court Nursing Home, Winsford, and formerly of Whitegate. A service at Crewe Crematorium Chapel was conducted by the Rev Lesley Eden.
Mrs Knight was the widow of John Arthur Knight. She lived in the Winsford and Whitegate area all her life and is survived by one daughter and one son.
Mourners included Mr & Mrs K Ollier (son-in-law & daughter), Mr & Mrs T Knight (son & daughter-in-law), Mr & Mrs T Ollier, Miss A Ollier, Mr R Wyatt, Mr & Mrs S Bourne, Mr R Knight & Sarah (grandchildren), Mr & Mrs P Billington, Mr & Mrs P Jones, Mrs G Simpson, Mr & Mrs P Simpson, Mr W Horton (rep Mrs H Horton), Mr & Mrs F Large, Mrs V Kinvig, Mrs C Kelly, Mrs A Done, Mrs A Brownrigg, Miss S Green, Mr & Mrs G Bennett, Mrs C Fowles (rep Miss L Fowles) (family and friends). Arrangements: Fowles Funeral Services, Winsford.
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The funeral has taken place of Norman Frank Wilton, aged 87, of Overdene Nursing Home, Winsford, and formerly of Delamere Street, Winsford. A service at St John’s Church, Over, conducted by the Rev David Wilson, was followed by interment at the churchyard. Mr Wilton was the widower of Beatrice Lilian Wilton. He was born in Middlewich and lived in the Middlewich and Winsford area all his life. His working life was spent at an experimental chemist at ICI.
Mourners included Mr & Mrs C Sargent (nephew & niece), Mr B Sargent, Mr A Sargent (great-nephews), M & Mrs B Bannon, Mr & Mrs E Robinson (rep Mrs M Taylor & Mr R Hulse), Mr & Mrs A Sloan, Mr G Hilditch, Mrs J Hilditch, Mr M Brittleton, Mrs B Hadfield, Mrs S Matthews, Mr & Mrs G Tucker, Mr E Higginson (rep Mrs E Higginson), Mrs L Blackburn, Mr C Dakin, Mr & Mrs R Gallier, Mrs C Dickinson, Rev Simon Hamil-Stewart (rep Mrs C Hamil-Stewart), Mrs T Evans, Miss K Dyson, Mrs P Hickson, Mrs J Hemmings (family, representatives and friends). Arrangements: Fowles Funeral Services, Winsford.
MR H BOSTOCK
The funeral has taken place of Horace Bostock, aged 83, of Brynlow Drive,
Middlewich. A service at Crewe Crematorium Chapel was conducted by the Rev Graham Wassell.
Mr Bostock was born in Clive and lived in the Middlewich and Winsford area all his life. He spent many years in the RAF and after being demobbed was employed by the Winsford Co-operative Society for a long period and completed his working life at RHM Sandbach. He is survived by his wife Marjorie, one daughter and a son.
Mourners included Mrs M Bostock (wife), Mr & Mrs R Peake (son-in-law & daughter), Mr & Mrs D Bostock (son & daughter-in-law), Mr R Bostock & Miss J Kimberlyn (grandson & partner), Mr C Bostock (grandson), Mr & Mrs P Conners, Mr & Mrs B Hancock, Mr & Mrs R Clewes, Mr & Mrs E Querk, Mr & Mrs C Staveley, Mrs B Oakes, Mr A Kingman, Mrs M Tomlinson, Miss J Tomlinson, Mr & Mrs I Dale, Mr & Mrs F Thirlwell, Mrs J Farrell, Mrs J Clare, Mr J Woolley, Mr F Robinson, Mr & Mrs R Hanna and other family, friends and neighbours attended the service. Arrangements: Fowles Funeral services, Winsford.
MRS E NANCOLLAS
The funeral has taken place of Edith Nancollas, aged 86, of Kingsway, Winsford. A service at Christ Church, Wharton, conducted by the Rev Tom Watts, was followed by committal at Crewe Crematorium.
Mrs Nancollas was the beloved wife of the late Ted and a dearly loved mum, nan and great-nan.
Family and friends attended the service. Floral tributes and donations were gratefully received for The Macmillan Nurses. Arrangements: Pope Funeral Services, Winsford.
MR A SANDBACH
The funeral has taken place of Albert Sandbach, aged 91, of Darnhall School Lane, Winsford. A service at St John the Evangelist Church, Over, was conducted by the Rev David Wilson.
Mr Sandbach was the husband of the late Gladys. He was a dearly loved dad, grandad and great-grandad.
Family and friends attended the service. Floral tributes and donations were gratefully received for St Luke’s (Cheshire) Hospice. Arrangements: Pope Funeral Services, Winsford.
Acknowledgements Birthday Memoriams SCOTT MAURICE ARTHUR Val and family wish to thank sincerely all relatives, friends and neighbours for their kind messages of sympathy, cards and donations for St.Lukes Hospice and Christies Hospital, received in his memory following their sad bereavement. With special thanks to the district nurses from Swanlow practice, ward 15 Leighton Hospital and St.Lukes Hospice. Also Rev.Lesley Eden for her kind ministrations and to Fowles Funeral Services for their help and support
DICKENS JOHN JAMES March 5 Happy Birthday Dad, all our love Jean, Mike, James and grandchildren xxx
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Drink more dangerous than heroin – doctor A TOP doctor has warned a conference that heavy drinking poses a greater threat to society than heroin. John Bache, who has worked in accident and emergency rooms in hospitals in Cheshire for 26 years and is also a magistrate, has demanded an increase in the price of alcohol and asked the Government to look again at 24-hour licenses for pubs and clubs. Speaking at a special crime conference held at Chester Racecourse, he said: “The problems of alcohol are far worse than the problems of drugs. For every person I see admitted to A&E because of drugs I’ve seen far, far more because of alcohol.
CONFERENCE CALL: John Bache.
“In my time I’ve seen tens of thousands of people in hospital because of assaults, injuries or road accidents related to alcohol. “It’s my own personal estimate that on a Friday or Saturday night between midnight and 6am 85% cent of the patients we see in A&E are there because of drink. “Since 24-hour opening the incidence of drunken attendances has unquestionably increased – even the Government acknowledge that it has had a detrimental effect. They should also take steps to raise the price of alcohol.”
The conference was to launch a new Cheshire Probation Area strategy to protect the public and tackle alcohol-related crime. Assistant chief officer Kim Thornden said: “What we have created for those particular types of offenders is a new court sentence called an Alcohol Activity Requirement to ensure that offenders have specialist alcohol-related meetings. “It’s also about exploring what works for that particular person and galvanising them to take action in their own life. There is also an enforcement element.”
Hunt for knife-wielding store raiders TWO armed robbers, one of them female, threatened staff at a Northwich off-licence with kitchen knives before escaping with more than £700 cash. The pair entered Bargain Booze on Victoria Road at around 9.30pm on Wednesday, both armed, and the terrified shop workers, a 34-year-old Northwich woman and a 22-year-old man from Lostock, handed over the cash. Police are currently reviewing CCTV footage of the incident. A spokesman said: “Two offenders entered the shop armed with blades and made threats to the two members of staff. “One of the robbers forced their way behind the counter and the pair fled on foot with a three-figure cash sum. The shop workers were, thankfully, unhurt, but they were both left shaken.” ■ Witnesses, or anyone with information, can call Northwich’s Pro-active Policing Team on 01244 613256
CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Police released these CCTV images of two armed robbers who raided Bargain Booze on Victoria Road.
Jail for conman who cheated pensioners A CONMAN who fleeced elderly people out of thousands of pounds has been sent back to prison after he failed to mend his ways. John Boy Hamer, 34, of the Travellers Rest caravan site in Rilshaw Lane, Winsford, was originally jailed in March 2006 for three and a half years but was released on licence. In what was described as a “sick-
ening” series of crimes, he had cold-called five elderly residents in Winsford, Chester, Tarvin and Tarporley, claiming their houses were in need of maintenance and demanding cash payments on the spot, netting almost £2,000 in total. When he was released, he was given an ASBO banning him from canvassing for garden work for life.
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WINSFORD cadets have been commended for helping to raise £28,268 for the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal. The 2008 appeal incorporated the Lord Lieutenant of Cheshire’s Cadet Poppy Appeal Awards. Members of TS Portland, Winsford, were runners-up in the sea cadet section for their fundraising efforts. The unit attended a presentation evening at the De Vere Daresbury Park Hotel, near Runcorn, last week to receive certificates and trophies from the Lord Lieutenant of Cheshire, Colonel William Bromley Davenport. Royal British Legion Cheshire county manager Jeff Harrison said: “We have been pleased with the response from the cadets and I would like to thank them all for their hard work and commitment. “The money raised will be used to extend the work of The Royal British Legion among the serving and ex-service community in Cheshire.” The awards aim to acknowledge individuals and sea, Army, air and fire and rescue cadet units who have used initiative and team-building skills to raise funds for the appeal. The total raised during the 2008 campaign is 22% higher than the previous year’s efforts with even more cadet units taking part.
NEWSFile Mayoral dinner dance
THE last Winsford town mayor’s dinner dance at the Civic Hall will be on Friday, March 20. Doors open at 7.30pm for an 8pm start, and tickets are £20, which includes a four-course meal. All proceeds will go to help sufferers of motor neurone disease and autism. To book, or for more information, call the town council office on 01606 593582.
Rotary club swimathon
NORTHWICH Rotary Club's annual swimathon, now in its ninth year, is looking for more competitors for the 2009 event. This year's fundraiser, sponsored by Brunner Mond, takes place on Saturday and Sunday, March 14-15, at Moss Farm. To take part call Bob on 01606 75314 or 07816 510370.
Legion top table event
DAVENHAM Royal British Legion, based at Firthfields, is holding a charity table-top sale on Sunday, March 15 from 10am-4pm. Tables are £5 in advance or £7.50 on the morning. For more information call 01606 42249, 01606 42215 or 01606 43466.
Winsford pub to re-open A POPULAR Winsford pub which closed in September will reopen this week. The Tophouse, on Wharton Road, which was taken over by new landlord Dave Preston in December, will serve food for the first time in 15 years from Friday.
Eddisbury MP’s surgery
EDDISBURY MP Stephen O'Brien will be holding a surgery for constituents on Friday at Christ Church, Crook Lane, Wharton between 4.30-6pm To make an appointment call 02072 196315 or email obriens@parliament.uk.
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Scheme to improve Sandstone Ridge
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A NEW landscape partnership to conserve and improve features on the county’s Sandstone Ridge will be led by Dr Andrew Deadman. The habitats and hillforts of the ridge will make a major contribution to Cheshire County Council’s plans for an ecological network of wildlife areas with better access and interpretation. The council and its partners have
£1.4m from the Heritage Lottery Fund to conserve them. Dr Deadman, chairing the Habitats and Hillforts Landscape Partnership Scheme Steering Group, said: “It promises to be very rewarding.” The programme was launched last autumn and has already seen the successful completion of hedge laying, dry stone walling and tree planting.
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SITTING PRETTY: Chris Naylor with Dora the red kite. A TOURIST hotspot has a new feathered friend to add to its collection of birds of prey. Peckforton Castle’s falconry has welcomed Dora the red kite from a breeder in Leeds, and, according to owner Chris Naylor, she has settled in well. A rare bird, it is unmistakable with its red and
brown colour, angled wings and deeply forked tale. Chris said: “I am thrilled to have this new addition to the falconry. Dora is a beautiful bird and I am sure will be a real crowd pleaser. “At the moment Dora is too heavy to fly and we have to get her down to the perfect weight.”
Like sisters and brothers SINGER Maureen Nolan is to return in the much-coveted lead role of Mrs Johnstone for the 2009 national tour of Blood Brothers which arrives at the Regent Theatre, Stoke-on-Trent, next week. Nolan, best known for her success as part of one of Europe’s first ‘girl bands’ The Nolans, reprises a role she performed for two years from 2005. The Nolans’ success is legendary, with eight UK hit records and phenomenal record sales in Japan – that outweighed even The Beatles – where the girls scooped an impressive six Number Ones. More recently, Maureen has been carving out a successful solo career which, as well her two year stint in the West End with Blood Brothers, has included major UK tours of Mum’s The Word, Stardust and Girls Behind, as well as numerous performances in pantomime throughout the UK. The celebrated role of Mrs Johnstone has been played by such well-known actresses as Stephanie Lawrence, Kiki Dee, Lyn Paul, and three of Maureen’s sisters (Linda, Bernie and Denise). ■ Blood Brothers can be seen at the Regent from March 2-7. Ring the box office on 0870 060 6649.
MOTHER LOVE: Maureen Nolan stars in Blood Brothers.
Opera North at The Lowry OPERA North return to The Lowry at Salford Quays to treat fans to four spectacular productions next week – Christopher Alden's powerful staging of Puccini’s Tosca; the world premiere of satirical operetta Skin Deep; and George Gershwin is the creative force behind the British premiere of Let 'em Eat Cake and the fourth presentation, Of Thee I Sing, based on a presidential campaign in America. ■ For details, ring 0870 787 5793 or visit www.thelowry.com
QUARTET: Opera North return to The Lowry.
A night of Bryan Adams A TRIBUTE to legendary Canadian rocker Bryan Adams will take place at Alexander’s, Chester, Thursday. The Canadian songwriter and singer is among the most talented and respected icons in the music world, selling around 65 million albums and collecting countless awards along the way. Europe's leading Bryan Adams tribute band, 18 Til I Die, have more than 1,000 gigs under their belts, reproducing Adams’ biggest selling hits from past to present. Tracks performed include Summer of 69 and Run To You.
TRIBUTE: Bryan Adams night at Alexander’s.
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Realms of the mind By Dave Goodban
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HE Harlequin Theatre is teaming up with culture group DAN to bring an irreverent contemplation of insanity to the stage in Northwich. An Evening with Psychosis, directed by Steve Jackson and performed by Sheffield’s Point Blank Theatre group, comes to town for one night only on Saturday. The story begins when a spaceship crash-lands on a lunar colony, while in a parallel time and place plans are afoot to escape from a psychiatric ward. DAN (Development of the Arts in Northwich) spokesman Nick Hughes said: “The hazy line between madness and reason is examined as personal testimonies compete with science fiction to offer an objective and subjective account of psychosis. “Finding both the reason in madness and the madness in reason, the show takes an absurd and poignant journey into the sublime and malign realms of the mind.” While a space crew is distracted by irregular orbits, testimonies taken from interviews with professionals and those affected by psychotic conditions are woven into their journey. Meanwhile, at the frontier of space, satellites are calling for reasons to be abandoned and plot a new orbit around the moon. Point Blank has received rave reviews from the national media, with The Guardian describing the group as “one of the most exciting theatres around – political, witty, challenging and bold”. The show features an international cast of comedic and physical theatre specialists and trademark scenographic splendour developed with designer Richard Lowden, (Forced Entertainment). ■ An Evening with Psychosis starts at 8pm on Saturday (March 7) at the Harlequin Theatre, Queen Street, Northwich. For tickets priced £8 (£6 concessions), phone Nick Hughes in the DAN Office at Northwich Library on 01606 41597.
PSYCHED: An Evening with Psychosis, performed by acclaimed new group Point Blank Theatre, hits Northwich’s Harlequin Theatre on Saturday.
RSC to bring Othello to the Liverpool Playhouse THE Royal Shakespeare Company returns to the Liverpool Playhouse this week with Othello, Shakespeare’s great tragedy of love, jealousy and prejudice. Running until Saturday, the production follows a successful visit in 2008 by the RSC with Noughts & Crosses. Taking on the title role of Oth-
ello is Patrice Naiambana who, as a member of the RSC’s histories acting ensemble, recently appeared as the Earl of Warwick in Henry VI, Henry IV, Henry V and (as the Ghost of Warwick) in Richard III, both in Stratford and at the Roundhouse in London. Many will also remember him
as Aslan in the RSC’s stage adaptation of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. The company also includes Natalia Tena in her RSC debut as Desdemona. Best known for her role as Tonks in the Harry Potter films, Natalia’s other credits include Nights At The Circus (Kneehigh Theatre) and,
on TV, Doctors and Afterlife. The production is directed by Kathryn Hunter, whose work as a director includes Everyman for the RSC, and Pericles and The Comedy of Errors (Globe Theatre). ■ Tickets can be booked by ringing 0151 709 4776 or visiting www.everymanplayhouse.com
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orthwich writer Will Butters makes his first foray onto the stage at Davenham Players’ theatre on Church Street this week. Saskia, an edgy production directed by Ed Green, tells the story of a young single mother struggling to cope financially. She turns to stealing and then to a loan shark, before getting in trouble with the police for shoplifting and being forced into prostitution. Ed Green describes Saskia as ‘a one act play that brings to the stage a sharp slice of modern life’. Shows start at 8pm tomorrow (Thursday), Friday and Saturday. Tickets are £6 (£5 concessions) via the DAN office at Northwich Library on 01606 41597.
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INSFORD Civic Hall invites you on a musical trip down Memory Lane on Monday at 2pm. Packed with music from the 40s to the 70s, this sensational production promises to evoke nostalgia in bucketloads. Memory Lane originally toured in the UK during spring 2007 and, after huge success, the production returns with a whole host of new songs, costumes and routines. The show includes West End and international stars with stunning costumes and choreography for each decade. Tickets cost £12 (concessions £10), and are available on 01606 867539.
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NOTHER evening of superb music is in store for the Middlewich and District Concert Society’s next show on Saturday. Flautist Russell Gillespie and pianist Tony Hughes join forces, having both played in most of the premier venues and cathedrals around the county. Publicity officer David Hawkes says: “They have chosen to play a varied programme, ranging in style and period from sonatas by Back and Francis Poulenc and including some romances by Schumann and a sonatina by Dvorak.” The concert is in the Middlewich High School drama studio on King Edward Street. The performance starts at 7.30pm. Tickets are £7 on the door, or phone 01606 833023.
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OULTON Drama Group's next performance will be An Experiment with an Air Pump, written by Shelagh Stephenson and directed by Robert Meadows. The first amateur production of the play in Mid Cheshire runs from March 10-14 at Moulton Village Hall. Tickets, priced £6 and £5 for concessions, are available on 01606 594190.
A pirate’s life! A RAUCOUS tale of pirates and deception is ready for the Lyceum Theatre in Crewe next week in Gilbert and Sullivan’s Pirates of Penzance. The Crewe Amateur Musicals Society production is a 21st Century take on the classic comic opera, penned by Australian pop star Simon Gallagher. Amateur operatic society veteran Michael Bradley takes the lead role of Frederic, having AHOY THERE! already appeared in Michael Bradley. three other productions around the county last year. He also reached the Top 100 when he auditioned for ITV’s Grease Is The Word. Northwich teacher Steve Turnbull stars opposite him as the Pirate King. The show runs from Tuesday until Saturday, March 14. Shows start at 7.30pm with a 2.30pm matinee performance on the Saturday. Tickets are £7-£10.50 on 01270 537333.
Lizzy rascals AMERICANA: Reverend Dr Clive Jackson, left, and some of the cast of Route 66. NORTHWICH rocked to the beat of Americana on Friday night at the Memorial Hall. Route 66 roared into town with an inventory of country, rock and pop epics, spanning every decade since the 50s. The audience were treated to the classics of Johnny Cash, John Denver, Cher, Meatloaf and Elvis, to name but a few. The talented musicians and singers, fronted by the heavily titled, Reverend Dr Clive Jackson, of Doctor and the Medics fame, scored a big hit with their theatrical tribute act. Nathan James, talented,
Review by Tracey Clare good-looking and long-haired, was cast perfectly as Jon Bon Jovi, Bruce Springsteen and many other American rock heroes. Men in the house were equally mesmerised by the four stunning female members – Katie Ashby, Laura Jean Clinton, Anna Ludford and Phoebe Appleby – who sparkled on stage, with a mixture of vocal talent and energetic choreography. The set boasted a mean, polished Harley Davidson, parked outside a makeshift bar, tended by none other
than Mr Jackson himself, who appeared to be enjoying the night hugely. Archive footage of the famous American highway rolled in the background to encapsulate the flavour of the genre. The audience needed little persuasion to hit the dance floor for the Doctor’s spectacularly enjoyable rendition of his 1980s cover of the hit single, Spirit in the Sky. It’s not too late to get your kicks down on Route 66 if you check out the website of the show’s producers for further tour dates (www.theshowproviders.hostsure.co.uk/route66).
ONE of the most celebrated tributes bands in the UK, Limehouse Lizzy, return to Crewe on Friday. Formed in 1993 and a tribute to 70s rockers Thin Lizzy, they have appeared on the BBC and MTV. Their name is derived from Limehouse in the East End of London, where founder member and lead singer Wayne Ellis still lives. They regularly play to packed crowds IN TOWN: around the country Limehouse Lizzy. and are bringing their Spirit of the Black Rose tour to Crewe, which they promise will be an ‘action-packed pyrotechnic-fuelled explosion of a show’. Fans can expect more Celtic-influenced tracks like Whisky in the Jar and Black Rose, amongst the usual classics such as The Boys are Back in Town. Doors open at 8.30pm, tickets are £11, phone the box office on 01270 251929.
WHAT’S ON WEDNESDAY MUSIC
LIVERPOOL: African Soul Rebels Baaba Maal, Extra Golden and Oliver Mtukudzi in concert at the Philharmonic Hall in Hope Street at 7.30pm. Tickets £20, £25. Call the box office on 0151 709 3789 or order online at www.liverpoolphil.com. MANCHESTER: The Joyce and Michael Kennedy Award for the Singing of Strauss at the Royal Northern College of Music in Oxford Road at 7.30pm. Tickets £8. Ring 0161 907 5555 or visit www.rncm.ac.uk. .
SHOWS
CREWE: King Macbeth by Deborah McAndrew - a new play based on the facts about the life of the much maligned Scottish monarch at the Lyceum Theatre in Heath Street at 7.30pm (Wednesday) and 1.30pm (Thursday). Tickets £6.50 (Wednesday), £8 (Thursday). Ring 01270 537333 or visit www.lyceumtheatre.net. LIVERPOOL: Leap 09 contemporary dance festival presents Bare Bones 6, featuring six dancers in four new pieces at the Contemporary
ets £8, £6. Ring 0151 708 8810. MANCHESTER: An evening with Derek Acorah, the UK’s leading spirit medium, at the Opera House in Quay Street at 7.30pm. Tickets £19.50. Ring 0844 847 2484 or visit www.palaceandoperahouse.org.uk. SALFORD: Shakespeare 4 Kidz presents Romeo and Juliet - The Musical at The Lowry at 10am and 1.30pm. Tickets £15 adults, £9 children. Ring 0870 787 5788 or visit www.thelowry.com.
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CHESTER, Alexander’s Jazz Theatre, Rufus Court: Dave Roberts LIVERPOOL, Echo Arena (0844 8000 400): The X Factor Live LIVERPOOL, Live Lounge, Baby Blue, Albert Dock (www.babybluelivelounge.co.uk): Chumbawamba and Ben Montague
THURSDAY EVENTS
CHESTER: Chester and District Branch of the Parkinson’s Disease Society free yoga classes at the Oddfellows Hall in Saltney at 2pm. For details, ring Jean Dale on 01244 381257.
at Peckforton and Beeston Village Hall from 7.30-9pm. Phone 01829 261258. SAUGHALL: Pilates matwork classes at the Vernon Institute 9.30-10.30am.
MUSIC
CHESTER: Concert organist David Sanger performs the lunchtime organ recital in Chester Cathedral commencing at 1.10pm. Retiring collection. MANCHESTER: RNCM Wind Ensemble perform works by Richard Strauss at the Royal Northern College of Music in Oxford Road at 1.15pmpm. Free admission. Ring 0161 907 5555 or visit www.rncm.ac.uk.
SHOWS
CREWE: King Macbeth by Deborah McAndrew - a new play based on the facts about the life of the much maligned Scottish monarch at the Lyceum Theatre in Heath Street at 7.30pm (Wednesday) and 1.30pm (Thursday). Tickets £6.50 (Wednesday), £8 (Thursday). Ring 01270 537333 or visit www.lyceumtheatre.net. MOLD: Kill For A Seat Comedy Club presents Sarah Millican and Tanyalee Davis at Clwyd Theatr Cymru’s Clwyd
cessions £6. Ring 0845 330 3565. RUNCORN: Comedian Ed Byrne brings his Different Class show to The Brindley, High Street, at 8pm. Tickets £15. Ring 0151 907 8360 or visit www.thebrindley.org.uk. RUNCORN: Good Sense of Humour Comedy presents Andrew O’Neill’s Totally Spot-on History of British Industry at The Brindley, High Street, at 8pm. Tickets £8, concessions £6. Ring 0151 907 8360 or visit www.thebrindley.org.uk. WREXHAM: Pickwick Papers at the William Aston Hall, Glyndwr University, at 7.30pm. Tickets £8, £7 concessions. Tickets from www.glyndwr.ac.uk/events and on 01978 292015.
GIGS
CHESTER, Alexander’s Jazz Theatre, Rufus Court: 18 Til I Die MANCHESTER, MEN Arena (0844 847 8000): Fall Out Boy WARDLE, The Jolly Tar, Nantwich Road (01270 528283 – www.jollytarpub.co.uk): Jim Kirkpatrick and Heavy Weather
FRIDAY
EVENTS
classes at the Caldy Valley Neighbourhood Centre from 9.30-10.30am. Ring 01244 375422/07746 968028. CHESTER: Junior Chess Club meets every Friday from 6-7.30pm at the Watertower Pavilion, Tower Road, for ages seven and upwards. Ring 01244 320207. NANTWICH: 50+ music and movement - gentle keep fit at Nantwich Parish Rooms, St Mary's Church Hall, Nantwich. 10am. Call Mrs L Scott, 01270 663958. NESTON: University of Liverpool International Community coffee morning, Leahurst House, Chester High Road, 10.30-noon. Children welcome. 0151 336 6661/1517.
MUSIC
CREWE: Manchester Camerata, conducted by Gordan Nikolitch, perform works by Debussy, Ravel and Mozart at the Lyceum Theatre in Heath Street at 7.30pm. Tickets £16-£13. Ring 01270 537333 or visit www.lyceumtheatre.net. HESWALL: Wirral Jazz Friends are holding another fundraising evening in aid of Claire House Children's Hospice, entitled The Joint is
The Zenith Hot Stompers from the Midlands will play and they have recorded with Humph and Chris Barber. Derek Harrison will do a couple of piano/vocal spots. The venue is Heswall Royal British Legion, which has a dance floor, and tickets are £7.50. Ring 0151 336 1190. LIVERPOOL: Ensemble 10/10 present Voices of the North, conducted by Clark Rundell with soloist Carlo Bowry (electric guitar), performing works by Matthew Sergeant, Thomas Davey, Emily Howard, Gemma Wild, Stephen Pratt and Ian Gardiner at The Cornerstone, Hope at Everton at 7.30pm. Tickets £8. Ring 0151 709 3789 or visit www.liverpoolphil.com. MANCHESTER: African Soul Rebels Baaba Maal, Extra Golden and Oliver Mtukudzi in concert at the Bridgewater Hall at 7.30pm. Tickets £19.50-£16.50. Ring 0161 907 9000.
SHOWS
LIVERPOOL: Leap 09 contemporary dance festival presents North West Moves bringing together three works from Small Things, Company Chameleon and Imani Jendi at the Unity Theatre in Hope Place at 8pm. Tickets £6 and
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Entertainments
Entertainments
YOU ARE
INVITED TO A
WEDDING FAYRE & FASHION SHOW
A fantastic range of the areas finest wedding specialists including live entertainment in the beautiful Orangery with two stunning catwalk fashion shows at 1.00pm and 3.00pm featuring exquisite bridal gowns, ladies fashions and menswear.
Narrow Boats & Steam Departs 27 June
Free admission and free car parking
From £119.95pp for 2 days
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Sunday 8 March 2009
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The 13th Nantwich
Jazz,
BLUES &
Music Festival EASTER WEEKEND 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 13th April 2009 CIVIC HALL NANTWICH
THURSDAY 9 APRIL FRIDAY 10 APRIL SATURDAY 11 APRIL SUNDAY 12 APRIL MONDAY 13 APRIL
MEZFEST SOUL’D ON BLUES With Chris Farlowe, Cliff Bennett & Herbie Goins THE JIVE ACES & SUPPORT SNAKE DAVIS & THE SUSPICIONS with Burden of Paradise AMERICA’S SHERMAN ROBERTSON BAND & Dave Acari
CROWN HOTEL NANTWICH FRIDAY 10 APRIL SATURDAY 11 APRIL
TOY & TRAIN COLLECTORS FAIR Sunday 8th March
Cinema DAILY opening times Friday and Monday to Thursday 12.45, Saturday & Sunday 10.15 FRIDAY 6TH MARCH TO THURSDAY 12TH MARCH 2009 CONFESSIONS OF A SHOPAHOLIC (PG) WATCHMEN (18) (FLS) DAILY 13:10 16:30 19:50 FRI, MON & TUES 13:30 16:15 20:50 SAT & SUN 11:30 13:40 16:00 20:50 THE YOUNG VICTORIA (PG) (FLS) WED & THURS 20:50 FRI, MON TO THURS 13:50 18:20 20:40 SAT & SUN 18:20 20:40 BOLT (PG) FRI, MON TO THURS 16:10 SURVEILLANCE (18) (FLS) SAT & SUN 11:40 13:50 16:10 DAILY 20:45 HOTEL FOR DOGS (U) MARLEY & ME (PG) (FLS) FRI, MON TO THURS 16:00 WED & THURS 16:00 18:30 SAT & SUN 11:10 13:15 NEW IN TOWN (12A) FRI, MON TO THURS 14:00 16:20 THE PINK PANTHER 2 (PG) SAT & SUN 11:50 14:00 16:20 SAT & SUN 11:10 THE INTERNATIONAL (15) SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE (15) FRI, MON & TUES 18:00 FRI, MON TO THURS 13:20 20:30 SAT & SUN 15:20 SAT & SUN 18:00 20:30 WED & THURS 13:30 FLS – Free List Suspended (No GRAN TORINO (15) complimentary tickets accepted on these FRI TO TUES 18:30 films) WED & THURS 18:00 REEL WEDNESDAY ALL TICKETS THE UNBORN (15) ALL DAY £3.50 DAILY 18:40
New times 10.30am – 3:00pm
SUNDAY 12 APRIL MONDAY 13 APRIL MONDAY 13 APRIL
HAMILTON LOOMIS LIGHTIN WILLIE & THE POOR BOYS ALL DAY JAZZ & BLUES ALL DAY JAZZ & BLUES SANDI THOM
ALL TICKETS SHOWS – DOORS 7.45 SANDI THOM – DOORS 8.00 Tickets on sale at
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FREE WRISTBAND WITH ALL TICKETS EXCEPT MEZFEST WRISTBANDS ON SALE – THURSDAY 9 APRIL £5.00 TO SEE OVER 100 GIGS AROUND THE TOWN
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Introdutory Treatments Free Talks and Demos Arrive Early For A Great Day Out
Workshops ~ Demonstrations ~ Stage Acts ~ Talks
Saturday & Sunday 7th & 8th March 10.00am to 6.00pm Nantwich Civic Hall Beam Street CW5 5DG
Tickets in advance: Concessions £2 ~ Full Price £3 (£3~£4 on door)
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NEW MEWS TOWN HOUSE
Wychwood Village, Weston, Crewe. 4 bedrooms, garage & parking, U/F, suit professionals. Refs req’d, no pets, no smokers. Private landscaped garden. £675pcm. 07714 953819 01270 829152
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1 bed ground floor apartment f/f in converted tannery. Small garden/patio, lovely open aspect .£495pcm. Tel: 01630 647850 or 07879 892869
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Concerts
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Offered most weekends until April ‘09
Hollywood, ‘Vegas’
& the Grand Canyon 8 days from March 2009
£819.00
A journey of a lifetime, taking in the bright lights of ‘L.A.’, the glitz and glamour of Las Vegas, and the awesome splendour of the glorious Grand Canyon. • Return transatlantic flights to Los Angeles from Manchester Airport • 6 nights’ accommodation at comfortable touring hotels (Los Angeles, Laughlin and Las Vegas) • Guided tour of Hollywood and Beverly Hills • Full day visit to the Grand Canyon • Two nights’ accommodation in Las Vegas • Comfortable coach travel throughout • The services of a Tour Manager
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109.95pp
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Call: 01524 511781 BROUGHT TO YOU BY: TRINITY MIRROR NORTH WEST AND NORTH WALES IN CONJUNCTION WITH: OMEGA HOLIDAYS ABTA V4782
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Apartment, high spec, 1 dbl Bedroom. Close to Town. f/ f kitchen, lounge/dining room. Fully furnished. Secure gated courtyard parking. CCTV. Suit mature prof. £450pcm. 01270 611699 or 07795 116136
RENT−FREE CREWE
New!! skills−rent Swop! Spacious 3 bed semi, off West St. Needs redecorating/light house hold repairs, materials provided, your trade skills credited for free rent. HB welcome £120pw. 07882 553660
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Treat a partner or a friend to a lovely weekend away with our fantastic two-forone offer. Discover Shakespeare country and explore Warwick Castle on this great-value short break.
Price includes: • Return coach travel from the local area • One night bed and breakfast accommodation • Visits to Warwick and Stratford-upon-Avon • Services of our tour driver For a FREE brochure or more information
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ALLERTON RD, OFF PENNY LANE. REDUCED no fees 01 APRIL 2009. GSH kitchen lounge, bath & shower 3bed/4 as shared accommodation. Part/Unfurnished. Professional maintenance team. lettings.foryou@virgin.net £666 p/m
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SINGLE ROOM In Crewe shared house, 10 min walk train station & town, F/F, GCH, all kitchen facil, 2 bathrooms. £60pwk inc all bills & cleaner, no DSS 01270 665066/07799 785732
2 BED APARTMENT Upton Rocks area. Excellent condition, p/f. £475pcm
Tel 07836 532781
3 bed town house, gardens, gch, close to all amenities, deposit/refs required, no DHSS
£120 pw 07894 717649
CREWE Modern 2 Bed apartment, close to Town Centre. Private parking, suit prof person. £110pwk. Tel 01270 611699 or 07795 116136
NANTWICH LUXURY
Apartment, high spec, 2 dbl rooms. Close to Town. f/f kitchen, lounge/dining room. Fully furnished. Secure gated courtyard parking. CCTV. Suit mature prof. £550pcm. 01270 611699 or 07795 116136 LUXURY double and en− suite rooms available in the Winsford Area. Bills all inclusive with off road parking. Please call Amanda: 01606 559537 or 07909 698839
CREWE Rooms to let in newly refurbished house. Modern F/F rooms. From £55pwk inc all bills, broadband & cleaner. No DSS
07821 898515
LIME TREE AVENUE 3 bed semi close to Crewe town centre. P/F, GCH, DG, gardens, off road parking. £520pcm. Dep & Ref req. Tel 07920 856007
Overseas Property VILLA WITH POOL CABO ROIG Beautiful 3bed 2bathroom villa, with separate apt, 1min walk from the lovely Calle Capitan Beach.
£400.000 0151 510 1766
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Conveniently placed park home
A
two-bedroomed park home is offered for sale through Bridgfords Countrywide and has a guide price of £69,950.
This competitively priced property has no ongoing chain and is well situated for access to Liverpool and Manchester airports. Bartington Hall Park, Warrington Road, Bartington, benefits from gas central heating and double glazing throughout. The accommodation comprises an entrance hall, with a cloakroom cupboard providing
storage space; two bedrooms which both have fitted wardrobes; bathroom with a panelled bath with shower over; kitchen with a range of wall, drawer and base units; and a lounge which has patio doors leading outside. At the front of the property there is paved parking for one vehicle, low maintenance gardens and an outside light. l For further information or to arrange a viewing of the property, contact the agent, Bridgfords Countrywide, on 01606 48433 or log on to the website www.bridgfords.co.uk
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in Cheshire, North Wales and North Shropshire 17-19 Lower Bridge Street, Chester CH1 1RS Tel: 0844 4180268 www.auctionhouse.uk.net. Shipbrook Road
Becketts Lane
Northwich
Boughton
D L SO
Situated on a very desirable road close to good local facilities in Rudheath and only a short drive from Northwich town centre. Well maintained with two main reception rooms, kitchen, sun room overlooking rear garden, bathroom. Three bedrooms and wash room to first floor. Well set back and slightly elevated from the road, ample off road parking, brick detached garage, easy maintenance gardens.
Guide Price £190,000 £210,000
Believed to have been built in the 1970s, Edith House is a substantial detached house in a superb location close to local facilities in Boughton but enjoying considerable privacy. Standing in large gardens principally at the rear extending to over 150ft in length, the property could be altered and amended to create further bedroom space in particular within the existing structure as well as potential for extension subject to planning.
Becketts Lane Boughton
Guide Price £190,000 £210,000
In the highly regarded Boughton area and enjoying considerable seclusion, Sunnyside, believed to have been built in the 1920s, retains all its original features, has gas central heating and has a superb location with extensive gardens over 140ft in length to the rear.
Moughland Lane Runcorn
Guide Price £100,000 £110,000
In need of general improvement and updating throughout, this spacious semi detached house provides extensive family accommodation with three separate reception rooms and four bedrooms, as well as two useful loft rooms on the second floor. Retaining many period features there is tremendous scope to create a home of true quality in a highly desirable location.
Entries are now being taken for our next auction on 29 April 2009 - closing date for entries 20 March. Please contact the Auction House team on 0844 418 0268
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Guide price £295,000
Moulton
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Emmett Street
Extended Semi Detached Three Reception Rooms Two Kitchens ● Three Bedrooms ● Impressive Rear Garden ●
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Semi Detached Property ● Three Bedrooms ● Open Plan Lounge Diner ● Extensive Rear Garden ● Single Garage
Sutton Close
Detached Property Four Bedrooms ● Lounge & Dining Room ● Off Road Parking & Garage ● Enclosed Rear Garden ●
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Wincham
Wellington Street
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Guide price £199,950
Oakmere
Hornbeam Drive
Guide price £220,000
Double Fronted Detached ● Three Reception Rooms ● Five Bedrooms ● En-Suite To Master ● Double Detached Garage
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Guide price £499,950
Hogshead Lane
Executive Detached Approx 5 Acres ● Four Bedrooms ● En-Suite To Master ● Garage & Outbuildings ● ●
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Great Budworth
Guide price £249,950
Mature Semi Detached ● Ground Floor Extension ● Open Plan Lounge Diner ● Three Bedrooms ● Extensive Gardens ●
Guide price £129,950
Guide price £154,950
Guide price £190,000
Westage Lane
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Northwich
Modern Town House ● Lounge With River Views ● Master Bedroom & En-Suite ● Three Further Bedrooms ● Luxury Kitchen ●
Link Detached Property ● Three Bedrooms ● Gardens To Front And Rear ● Off Road Parking & Garage ● No Chain Involved
Pr ice
Kingsmead
Norley Place
Guide price £180,000
Freshwater View
Mond Street
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Guide price £150,000
Pr ice
Rudheath
Modern Detached Property ● Four Bedrooms ● En-Suite To Master ● No Chain Involved ● Off Road Parking & Garage ●
Mid Terraced Property Three Bedrooms Lounge Diner ● Breakfast Kitchen ● Gardens To Front & Rear ●
Pr ice
Extended Semi Detached ● Three Bedrooms ● Three Reception Rooms ● Garage & Off Road Parking ● Gardens Front & Rear
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Lavender Drive
Barnton
Emmett Street
Northwich
Ground Floor Apartment ● Two Bedrooms ● En-Suite To Master ● Modern Fitted Bathroom ● Lounge/Diner
Wilson Drive
Guide price £119,950
Pr ice
Barton
Richmond Court
Mid Terraced Property ● Two Bedrooms ● First Floor Bathroom ● Off Road Parking ● Enclosed Rear Garden ●
Guide price £89,950
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Hartford
Guide price £69,950
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Barton
Retirement Apartment ● One Bedroom ● Lounge Diner ● 24hr Emergency Care Line ● Lifts To All Floors ●
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Moulton
Weaver Court
Hartford
Single Unit Park Home ● Two Bedrooms ● Lounge & Fitted Kitchen ● Double Glazed & GCH ● No Chain Involved
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Bartington Hall Park
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Guide price £695,000
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7 Fountain Court, Winsford Tel: 01606 553412 CAMBRIAN WAY
3 Bedroom Terrace Loinge/dining Room ● Double Glazing ● Gas central Heating ● Off Road Parking ● Garden OIRO £79,950 ●
COMMONWEALTH CLOSE
No Chain Quiet cul de sac location 3 bed semi detached ● GCH and DG ● Gardens to front & rear ● Driveway providing ORP for several vehicles WIS080130 Asking Price £115,000 Winsford ● ●
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NORMAN DRIVE
Extended 3 bed semi detached Corner plot ● Gas central heating ● Double glazing ● Gardens to the front, side & rear ● Off road parking & detached garage WIS070394 £124,950 Winsford
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Semi detached Two bedrooms ● Lounge ● Kitchen ● Bathroom ● ORP £120,000
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Cul-de-sac location
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Viewing highly recommended
● Over three floors Offers Over £170,000
Modern detached 4 bedrooms Updated by the current owners ● G.C.H & D.G ● Master bedroom with en-suite ● Gardens to front and rear ● Driveway - ORP for 3 cars Offers Over £180,000 ●
WIS070437 Winsford
End terrace property, Two bedrooms Detached office to rear ● Two reception rooms ● Rear garden ● Off road parking ● GCH & DG WIN060358 Asking Price £95,000 Winsford ●
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WIS070519 Winsford
Semi detached house Three bedrooms ● Three reception rooms ● Utility room, Conservatory ● Garden ● Private parking Offers over £140,000
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Mid terrace Three bedrooms ● Lounge ● Kitchen/diner ● Loft room ● Front & rear gardens £76,000
Semi detached house Two bedrooms ● Lounge ● Kitchen ● Rear garden ● ORP £95,950
WIS080335 Winsford
Semi detached property Three bedrooms Lounge ● Kitchen ● GCH and DG ● Really must be viewed to be appreciated WIS080620 £129,950 Winsford
Detached property Semi rural location ● 18" lounge & 24" kitchen/diner ● Four bedrooms ● Viewing highly recommended WIN070342 WIS070342 £175,000 Winsford
CHESTER ROAD
CROFTWOOD CLOSE
Well presented Victorian Semi Three bedrooms and 2 reception rooms ● Accomodation over 3 floors ● Off road parking and attractive lawned garden. ● Detached office, gas central heating and double glazing WIS080447 £210,000 Winsford
Modern semi detached property Cul-de-sac location ● Lounge and kitchen diner ● Three bedrooms and master bedroom en-suite ● Off road parking. VIEWING RECOMMENDED WIS080619 £135,000 Winsford
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Detached house Four bedrooms with ensuite to master ● Family bathroom ● Two reception rooms ● Cloakroom/WC, DG & GCH ● Gardens to front & rear, Garage WIS080408 £180,000 Winsford ●
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WIS080074 Winsford
3 double bedroom mid terrace Gas central heating & double glazing ● Entrance hall, kitchen, lounge/diner ● Shower room. ● Well maintained gardens front and rear WIS070344 £100,000 Winsford
WIS080609 Winsford
MEADOWBANK
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WIS080271 Winsford
SAXON CROSSWAY
SYCAMORE AVENUE
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AVON WALK
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Detached true bungalow Lounge, Inner hall, Kitchen ● Two bedrooms, Bathroom ● Conservatory, Garage, Gardens ● Driveway for several cars, GCH & DG ● Viewing recommended MID060041 £209,950 Middlewich ●
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TEWKESBURY CLOSE
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ORP £134,950
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HAWTHORN CLOSE
ORTON CLOSE
CROOK LANE
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QUARRY BANK RISE
LEDWARD STREET
Three bedrooms
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Lounge. Kitchen/diner
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Gardens to front and rear
Driveway Offers Over £115,000 ●
Gas central heating/ double glazing WIS080663 £162,950 Winsford
203 WEAVER STREET, WINSFORD, CHESHIRE CW7 4AJ WE ARE ACTING FOR THE MORTGAGEES AND HAVE RECEIVED AN OFFER OF £85,000 ON THE ABOVE PROPERTY. ANY INTERESTED PARTIES MUST SUBMIT ANY HIGHER OFFERS IN WRITING TO THE SELLING AGENT BEFORE AN EXCHANGE OF CONTRACTS TAKES PLACE WIS080670
● Modern detached home ● Entrance porch, hallway, cloakroom/wc ● Lounge, dining room, conservatory ● Kitchen to the ground floor ● Master bedroom en suite, 3 further bedrooms ● Gardens front and rear, driveway, garage ● Gas CH, DG. Internal inspection highly recommended
160 CROOK LANE, WINSFORD, CHESHIRE CW7 3EQ WE ARE ACTING FOR THE MORTGAGEES AND HAVE RECEIVED AN OFFER OF £125,000 ON THE ABOVE PROPERTY. ANY INTERESTED PARTIES MUST SUBMIT ANY HIGHER OFFERS IN WRITING TO THE SELLING AGENT BEFORE AN EXCHANGE OF CONTRACTS TAKES PLACE WIS080311
KINGSLEY WALK
HEMSWELL CLOSE
LYTHAM DRIVE
Two bedroom terrace
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Two reception rooms
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4 bed detached
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WIS070336 £229,950
Winsford
STATION ROAD
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● Spacious 3 bedroom mid terrace
● Three bed modern detached
● Well presented 4 bedroom detached
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● Lounge/diner and breakfast kitchen
● Stunning views over 'The Flashes' to the rear
● Contemporary dining kitchen
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● Lawned front garden and low maintenance rear garden
● Lounge, kitchen, conservatory, master bedroom en-suite
● Downstairs w/c, lounge, dining room and utility
Dining room, lounge, kitchen
● Gas central heating and double glazing
● Inspection of the interior and location is a MUST
● Master bedroom with en-suite and built in wardrobes
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WIS080397 £172,500
● Off road parking and integral garage
● Off road parking ● Gas central heating and double glazing
OIRO £134,950
WIS080027 Winsford
WIS080522 Winsford
PUBLIC NOTICE
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LINWOOD
Semi detached property
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Garden to rear of the property £98,950
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RYDAL CLOSE
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OIRO £90,000
WIS090032 Winsford
Winsford
£190,000
WIS080641 Winsford
Paved yard with storage shed OIRO £80,000 ●
WIS090040 Winsford
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- call us up until 7pm on weekdays Beech Street Middlewich Recently renovated semi detached Two bedrooms Downstairs shower room
Ashbank Rudheath
Detached property
Well presented throughout
Three bedrooms
Garden to rear
Lounge & dining room
Garage with driveway
Bathroom
Chiltern Way Winsford
£169,750
Two reception rooms
Modern three bedroom Mid terraced property 20ft lounge & kitchen/ diner d/stair cloakroom
gas cent heating & maj d/glazing
ORP & gardens
gardens & off road parking Offers Invited
No Chain
£89,950 OFFERS INVITED
£110,000 NO CHAIN
EW N ICE PR
Rayleigh Avenue Davenham
Three bedroom semi detached house ● Lounge, kitchen/dining room ● Rear garden with patio area ● Driveway ● Gas central heating and double glazing ● Sought after location ●
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£170,000
Marine Approach Northwich
Threebedroomthreestoreytownhouse ● Kitchen/diningroomandlounge ● Cloakroom,bathroomandshowerroom ● Garageanddriveway ● Viewsovertheriver ● Exclusivedevelopmentwithintercom securitygates
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Broomsfield Close Barnton Two bedrooms first floor apartment Lounge/diner Kitchen Garden to rear In need of renovation No Chain
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£59,950
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OFFERS OVER £250,000 NO CHAIN
Woodlark Close Winsford
4 Bed detached in cul-de-sac Lounge, dining room, kitchen 3rd Reception room, cloaks/wc Utility, en-suite, bathroom Garage and driveway Front & rear gardens
Ash Road Sandiway
Individually designed four bedroom detached house Lounge, separate dining room, Kitchen / breakfast room Master bedroom with en suite GCH and double glazing Double garage. Viewing recommended
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£349,950
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£179,950
Saxon Crossway Winsford
Three Bed Mid-Terraced home Spacious lounge/dining room Sun room, Kitchen, GCH Recently re-fitted bathroom Maj D/G (except 1 window) Rear garden not overlooked!!
Siddall Street
Yarwood Close ●
Modern semi detached house Three bedrooms Lounge / diner GCH & DG Driveway to front Garden to rear Well presented throughout
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Lounge / dining area
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Kitchen
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Recently modernised
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GCH & DG
£134,950
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£106,950
Leaf Grove Winsford
3 Bed semi detached house Lounge, Kitchen/breakfast Conservatory, Double/glazing Gas central heating Driveway, Gardens Cul de sac location
Mid terrace. Three bedrooms
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OIRO £120,000
£124,500
Swanlow Lane Winsford
Extended 3 bedroom semi Majority D/G, Gas c/heating Lounge/d'room, b'fast kitchen 2nd Recep, utility/rear hall 4 Piece bathroom and sep WC Rear and side gardens
OIRO £164,950
£385,000
Gladstone Street Winsford
Mature victorian semi detached ● Many character features ● Two bedrooms ● Lounge & dining room ● Gas central heating ● Over looking fields to rear ●
£124,950
Clary Meadow Winnington
Three bedroomed detached bungalow ● Lounge, dining room ● Cul de sac location ● Good size plot ● Garage and driveway ● GCH and double glazing ●
£229,950
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Wharton Road Winsford
Spacious 4 bedroom semi Lounge, dining room Sitting room, Kitchen Family Bathroom & En-suite Study, GCH & Part D/G Detached garage, rear garden
£160,000 NO CHAIN
Latest property rentals
EW N ICE PR
EW N ICE PR
Green Lane Davenham
Distinctive detached house ● Entrance hall, lounge, dining room ● Kitchen / breakfast room ● Utility, downstairs shower room ● Four double bedrooms and family bathroom ● Gardens to three sides, GCH and double glazing ●
20 Kingsley Court . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .£425 PCM
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Weaver Street Winsford
Mature family home 3 double bedrooms Lounge, separate dining room 14' Kitchen, Bathroom Dado & Picture rails Rear garden, off road parking
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£110,000 NO CHAIN
The Loont Winsford
Spacious four bed detached Three reception rooms D/stairs WC, en-suite GCH & D/glazing Gardens Driveway & Garage
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£265,000
Alexandra Road Middlewich
Four bedroom home Conservatory Two reception rooms Recently fitted bathroom with jacuzzi bath Gardens, ORP No Chain
£127,950
Booth Lane Middlewich
3 bed detached home Beautifully presented ● Lounge, study ● Fitted kitchen/diner/utility ● Conservatory, d/stairs cloakroom ● Ample parking and garden ● ●
Cross Lane Middlewich
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3 bedroom semi detached
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16' 4" lounge
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16' 3" dining kitchen
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Rear extension
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Detached garage
£169,950
29 Saxon Court . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .£450 PCM
15 Jubilee Court, Holmes Chapel . . . . . . . . . . . . .£400 PCM
£139,950 181 Crewe Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .£995 PCM
EW N ICE PR
EW N ICE PR
23 Saxon Court . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .£450 PCM
3 Hunting Lodge Mews, Cuddington, Northwich . .£525 PCM
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Kitfield Avenue Middlewich
Three bed terraced Lounge Kitchen/ diner GCH and double glazing Front and rear gardens Workshop/ shed
£124,950
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Long Lane Middlewich
Three bedroom semi detached Lounge Breakfast kitchen GCH & d/glazing Conservatory Driveway leading to garage
OIRO £150,000
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Overton Close Middlewich
Detached bungalow 2/3 bed GCH, double glazed Shower room Conservatory 70ft boat mooring Gardens to both sides Viewing is highly recommended
£374,950
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Booth Lane Middlewich
3 bed semi 2 reception rooms recently fitted kitchen gas central heating double glazing no chain
£115,000
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Nantwich Road Middlewich
Three bedroom extended semi Lounge, dining room Conservatory Utility room/downstairs WC En suite Off road parking
£210,000
19 Moreton Street, Winnington, Northwich . . . . . . .£525 PCM
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Garages/Garage Doors
MATHER BROS TILING
Specialists In Floor And Wall Tiling Professional Service Guaranteed Plastering Service Available Free Estimates Call Adam Or Visit www.matherbrostiling.co.uk
07796834821
Carpet Services MIDDLEWICH CARPETS
Carpets, vinyls, laminate and wooden floors. Supplied and fitted at the lowest prices. Showroom open 6 days. Unbeatable Prices. Home selection service. Visit us at 34 Hightown. Middlewich.
01606 834627 AIREDALE UPHOLSTERY CLEANING services, 15 yrs exp. No job too big or too small. Competitive prices. Call Ray on 07885 361307
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Plasterwork BAILEY
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Telephone work. Telephone & computer extensions, ex BT Engineer 01270 875424.
PLANS for council approval. Free Design & advice. Call Oakdale Planning on 01928 731995 OR 07766 258525
Gutters
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Interlocking dry verge, forms a complete maintenance free roofing system
UPVC Barge boards Guttering & Downspouts available in grey, brown, black or white
e.g. Semi Detached House Including Fascia, Soffit, Guttering & Downpipes, fully fitted
TV/Video/Audio Repairs
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CONSERVATORY SUN LOUNGE 10ft x 8ft, white
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WANTED DOULTON
BESWICK/
Moorcroft animals/figurines etc., jewellery, medals, silver & gold, almost anything old. I pay the best prices so I have been told! Will travel & pay cash. Tel. 01270 520369/07718 827048. Nantwich
Household Goods ROSSETTI SUITE Terracotta colour, 3 seater, 2 seater bed settee, armchair and footstool, good condition
£175 o.n.o 07949554921
HOME FURNISHINGS
Freezer. Under counter. Excellent condition. £70 each. 07920196568
CREAM, LEATHER Suite, comprising 2−seater, chair, plus large pouffee. Ideal for small room £175ovno. 07526516514
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Articles For Sale
WALL
LEATHER
SUITE Cream leather corner suite 2 years old excellent condition £250.00 0514200506 or 07900681944
Fireplace Sales FIRE
SURROUND Next Beech wood with Electric Fire and pebbles. Great condition. £200 07518 090906
Furniture 3−SEATER
OFFICE CLOSURE Desks, filing cabinets, 2 door cupboards, all £20 each. Chairs £5 each. Boardroom table, reception suite, offers. All very good condition.
01925 632068 07985 086981
MIRROR
with mitred top corners, excellent condition, £50. Tel: 01606 557149
SOFA
Beige velour, 3yrs old. No marks/stains, exc condition. Delivery possible. £95ono 01270 841128/07818636940
BEDROOM
FURNITURE
2w’drobes, 2 bedside, chest drwrs, tall boy, mirror−pine effect £100 01514282481
BUTTERFLY MAHOGANY colour dining set. Rectangular metal frame table and four fold away chairs H73cm x W105cm x D36cm £40 Tel: 01270 257753
COMPUTER DESK large, £45. Tel: (07817382464)
COMPUTER DESK large, £45. Tel: (07817382464)
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7 Rollers, up to 6’ wide, any drop £195
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B U Y N O W PAY L AT E R
Furniture
BEKO FRIDGE and Beko
RDI Registered Installer / Sky / Freeview / Freesat European Satellite Systems / Motorised Systems
01606 559346 or 07843 725314
Articles For Sale
01829 730 184 07765 383 432
AERIAL SATELLITE SERVICES
Call Rick on
Private: 0870 2340031 Trade:01244 606381
Fired Earth Rug, cost £750, bargain £150. Chrome & glass lamp complete with shade, cost £200, bargain £95
01606 45444 or 07872 017037
15 yrs exp. All jobs metered for best signal quality
Sales & Bargains
Only £650
TV/Video/Audio Repairs
NO JOB TOO SMALL
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Telephone: 01270 898273
Sky, multiroom, Tv brackets fitted, Phone points
Blinds
(subject to status)
01244 811576
frame, toughened glass sliding door, hinge door window, £250. Tel: 01606 882796 cuddington
TABLE and 4 chairs, elm. GC except watermarks on table. £Free 0151 924 8875
FAMILY RUN BUSINESS EST OVER 25 YEARS
FANTASTIC SAVINGS AVAILABLE
01606 46178
SUBJECT TO TECHNICAL RESTRICTIONS
NOT IN CONJUNCTION WITH ANY OTHER SALE OFFERS
Domestic Appliance Sales Computers/Games
Parent & Child
DINING
FURNITURE
table&6chairs,lamp&coffee tables & mirror matching.must be seen− bargain. £175. 01514282481
RATTAN
SUITE
Laura Ashley Modern Rattan/ Cream 3 piece suite, Good Condition. £450.00 ONO 0796 2303516
SOLID PINE
extendable table with 6 ladder back chairs (raffia seats) £250. Cost £900 new. 01829 741445
THREEPIECE
SUITE
Three piece suite, 2 chairs settee, dark beige fabric, patterned cushions, excellent condition, must see £195 01515490284
BOSCH OVEN
model HBN7051 Built-in under worktop Double oven Stainless Steel as new cost £750 accept £295. Also Hotpoint Ultima model WMA63P 1600 spin washer White 7kg top of range excellent cond £130 . New kitchen forces sale £295
07748774401
TWO SEATER SOFA dark
green, very comfortable, good condition, £40. Tel: (07817382464)
Beds/Bedrooms SET OF DRAWERS tall, £40. Tel: (07817382464)
FRIDGE/FREEZER
As new 5cuft fridge and freezer. Can deliver locally. £40 each 07874 617675
Disabled Equipment
SINGLE BED Divan
with storage. Mattress included. Good clean condition from spare room. Dovecot £40 07790655773 or 01512591989
WHITE
METAL headboard for single bed, £10. Tel: 07817382464
Bathrooms WHITE BATHROOM suite
including bidet, bath, shower mixer toilet and sink E50 Tel: 01270 568071
Kitchens TUMBLE
PORTABLE SCOOTER
Easily dismantles in seconds. Ideal for car, taxi and bus use. Very sturdy. Holds up to 18st. 12 mile range. As new, unused in original box with brand new batteries charged & intact. Comes with all original paperwork. Cost £1095 CAN DELIVER will accept £575
07900 824 127
DRYER
Baumatic intergrated, unused bought in error cost £230 accept £160 ono 01512817478
MFI IN ADMINISTRATION Thousands of ex− MFI kitchens to clear. Full kitchens with stainless steel appliances. Only £795 complete Tel: 01244 902099
Carpets/Flooring CARPET
new, still wrapped, 13ft x 12ft, natural colour, felt back, £60 ono. Tel: 01606 783080 northwich
Musical Instruments
MOBILITY
LAY−Z−BOY ELECTRONIC
remote− controlled rise/recline armchair. Sage green dralon, as new, very little used. Cost, £1,150, accept £395 ono (can deliver). Tel. 01244 545 109 (CH7).
MOBILITY
(07817382464)
MELODIAN
made in Germany. Very good condition, like new. Ring for further details £195 ono Tel: 07527 889563
SCOOTER
Rascal Model d38 little used red and in excellent condition throughout. £400.ono 01270 586466
NIAGARA
FLUTE unused, £125. Tel:
SCOOTER
Explorer 8, full lights, full suspension 3 years old. Excellent condition £1000.ono 01514868098
ELECTRONIC
remote−controlled massage armchair. Rollasage / massage / heated. Ideal for poor circulation / relaxation. Manual recline, oxblood leather finish. Cost £1,400, accept £195 ono (can deliver). Tel. 01244 545 109 (CH7).
BELKIN carry case for a laptop, unused, £8. Tel: 01606 557149
INTEL
CELERON
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computer with 2,660mhz processor, 512mb ram, 80gb hard disc, cd re− writer, dvd drive, 17" TFT monitor, XP professional plus license, vgc £115. 01829 732 727
WII Wii Console with Wii
Fit, Sports attachments, Guitar Hero and 6 games. Mint Condition £280 07735999741
XBOX 360
ARCADE includes controller and 5 games good condition £135 ono 01928 581828
XBOX
360 Includes 5 games 1 mouths internet on console little used boxed £160 07795381928
Hobbies DRUM
KIT Peavey, suitable for anyone, two months old, including sound mufflers £259 01606 350490
BABY ESSENTIALS
Baby car Seat £20, Tommy Freestyle baby carrier as new Argos page 1574 £25, Fisherprice 3 in 1 rocker as new Argos page 1596, Fisherprice deluxe Rainforest baby gym as new Argos page 1600 £20 Winnie the pooh Ready Bed Argos page 1621 as new £15
07838191191
kit) 8 Never £550
Sports Equipment
COMMUNION DRESS Sebastian Le Blanc, Corniche designed. Tara detailed bodice, veil. Full tuille skirt. Shoes size 12. Worn 1 hour.
01695 422656 or 07762674565 BEAUTIFUL
ANTIQUE
pine cot bed with hand painted animals on foot and head board. In excellent condition £60 Tel: 01270 216299
new: Grey with black and red piping. Complete with raincover and two footmuffs. Only used a handful of times £60 Tel: 01270 216299
Brand new (Ladies), excellent condition, 18 gears, helmet and lock included.
£110 07904214035 WALKER BODY SCULPTURE Elliptical Trainer. Digital display, tension controller. Excellent Condition. Dovecot £50 07790655773 or 01512591989
CHICCO PUSHCHAIR 3 in
1 system as New excellent cond Dark Blue £195 o.n.o 07838191191
Clothing LADIES
CLOTHING 25 items, brand names, summer wear, Oasis/ Karen Millen £30 07974 359 224
AIR
GOLF
CLUBS Womens Wilson r/h graphite golf clubs, bag brand new never used £130 07838191191
Toys & Games DOUBLE
LOOP
n Over speed track, 1.43 scale with 3.5m of racing action layout, 2.4 x 9.96m, unused, £30. Tel: 01606 557149 winsford
GIRLS
ride along little mouse, £15. Tel: 01606 557149
Full length cat ladder as new, 2 way 4 metre ladder, youngman class a step ladders will sell separately
£120 the lot 07838191191
D.I.Y. & Tools Wanted TOOLS
woodworking tools and any interesting considered. 881217
wanted hand other tools 01286
Articles Wanted ALL HOUSE CLEARANCES BEREAVEMENT CLEARANCES
★ FREE ESTIMATES ★
Full 7 day polite & professional clearance service Everything bought & rubbish removed
Tel: Peter or Julia Critchley on
01606 42142 CASH FOR TRAINS & old toys. Looking for Hornby− Triang− Trix−Dublo− Wrenn−Lima−Dinky− Mammod. Anything considered layouts dismantled. Tel 01829 781532 or 07974 116014 GRANDFATHER
£250
BRUIN TWIN BUGGY as
MOUNTAIN BIKE
ALUMINIUM LADDERS
8am-9pm - 7 days
RC HELICOPTER Raptor 30 (Raptor 50 channel radio. used. 07707639983
D.I.Y. & Tools
71378919SS13
Tiling
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£275 07838191191 WEDDING DRESS Beauti-
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CLOCKS Wanted, any condition, best cash prices paid. Also Grandfather clock parts and all other related articles including barometers. 01829 733028 or 07974 957 482 FOOTBALL
ExMEMORABILIA cellent cash paid for tickets, autographs, photos, pre−1970 programmes, medals, international caps, match worn shirts. 07808 584481
FOOTBALL/RUGBY PROGRAMMES Wanted,
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MASONIC ITEMS wanted,
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Agriculture Agriculture SADDLES Cliff Barnsby 17.5" GP Havanna, wide fit saddle £495.00. 17" Throughgood T4 MED/Wide Black £120. Both in Excellent Condition
£600 for both 07932724676 MASSEY FERGUSON 550 1978, 1 owner. Massey Ferguson 135, multi power. International B250. For details contact: 01782 723461/ 07973 441846.
Farming
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WESTIE PUPS 8 wks old,
A FEMALE Escort 07963
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range poultry, layers & breeders, from £6 per bird, ideal for gardens or pets, all healthy quality stock, also White Leghorn, Bantams, £18, large New Hampshires, £22 per pair, 3 Guinea Fowl £6 each. 01892 720213/07935 229606.
selection of POL pullets available, new breeds, fully vaccinated. Tel. 01928 787979 or 07871 285 834
PULLETS Hybrids, popular breeds, Black Rocks, Whitestar, Utility Sussex, others. 12+ £5 each. 01270 820626 or 07946 761435 (Nantwich)
07947599580
Gardening
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Chihuahua smoothcoat male puppy, KC registered, had 1st innoculation, vet checked. Has been wormed and flea treatment given. Very light fawn.
£700 01744615817
TORTOISES Must go to good homes.
£125 07756 878271
TREE SURGERY
All Aspects Of: Pruning, Reducing & Felling Planting & Weed Treatment Stump Grinding Hedge Cutting Landscaping All Work To BS3998
Professional & Reliable 01925 756231 / 07725125181
MIDDLEWICH MACHINERY
Repair and service of all horticultural and agricultural machinery Including: Lawnmowers, strimmers, chainsaws & other gardening equipment.
07590849507
Macaws Cockatoos and small parrots. Phone for details. 07890 860123
miniature Jack Russell. Beautifully marked, extremely long haired red and white pups, mother and father can be seen, fathers winning championships, wormed, vaccinated, de−flead and due claws clipped, house reared and used to children, each sold with starter packs which includes food, house training pads, click trainer etc, ready Feb 28th. Viewing welcome. Tel. 07870 399232. £300 ono.
Pedigree Pets CAVALIER CHARLES PUPS
DALMATIAN
LABRADOR
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Livestock/Poultry BLACK Rock speckledy & warren day old and 18wk old pullets. Cobb and Ross meat chicks; also Turkeys and Ducks. Cyril Bason (Stokesay) Ltd. Craven Arms. 01588 673204/5.
Tattenhall Road Tattenhall Guide Price £25,000 Unless Previously Sold
Let or Withdrawn 07831 368562
DIY LIVERY Between Winsford & Middlewich
HAS VACANCY
Tel: 01606 832514 07966 296554 GOOD
HAYLAGE Big square bales and Small 30kg. Can deliver 01928 715397 or 07721 087341
GROOM
handsome, black, male, home reared, vet checked, 8 weeks old, parents can be seen, no papers, £300. 01270 767940 or 07896 098884 .
APSO
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LHASA APSO PUPPY DOG KC reg, 6wks free insurance, vaccinated, reared. Tel: 41874.
fully home 01606
STAFFORDSHIRE BULL TERRIER PUPS Reds and black brindles. KC reg, £350, deposit secures. 01270 781227 or 07709 100369.
FAB LADY Visits U 07899 770994.
Outcalls. 07742 384426.
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Phased demolition and construction of college buildings, with associated car parking, revised vehicular access points and external landscaping.
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8th May 2009
Price includes: • Return coach travel from local pick-up point • Standard admission ticket
Proposed Development Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed alteration to driveway
Change of use from 09/00320/COU The Right Move Abroad Ltd office to residential 293 Chester Road Hartford Northwich Cheshire CW8 1QL
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01270 215600
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211a Nantwich Rd, Crewe
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These applications may be examined at Social and Community Services Directorate, Wyvern House, The Crumber, Winsford CW7 1AH, Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm (excluding public holidays). All representations should be made within 21 days of this publication to the above address or e-mail to planning@valeroyal.gov.uk Notice is hereby given that applications have been made to the Borough Council in respect of sites/properties: (A) which are Listed Buildings, lie within or is adjacent to a conservation area, affect the setting of a listed building; or (B) which are departures from the Vale Royal Local Plan First Review; or (C) which are required to be advertised in accordance with Article 8 of the General Development Order. (A) Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas
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Black/white and liver/ white, dogs and bitches, KC reg. Excellent pedigree, both parents lovely, quiet nature and can be seen. Five−gen pedigree, puppy pack and microchipped if req. £490. Tel. 01978 751 169 (Wrexham), or 07801 450 654.
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KING
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CONCRETE
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Planning Notices Development affecting Conservation Areas
09/0200/ADV Ms Cathy Davies Somerfield Stores, Southway, Middlewich Carpark and directional signs, Proposal including promotional banners, security signs, product offers and store gantry. Members of the public may inspect copies of the application, the plans, and other documents submitted with it at “Westfields”, Middlewich Road, Sandbach, Cheshire (Office Opening Hours: 9.00am to 5.00pm weekdays). Anyone who wishes to make representations about this application should write to the Council at “Westfields”, Middlewich Road, Sandbach, Cheshire CW11 1HZ, or e-mail planning@congleton.gov.uk by 26th March 2009 quoting the application number. Development Control Manager, Congleton Borough Council
Substance) Act 1990. The Planning (Hazardous Substance) Regulations 1992 (Regulation 6). Notice of Application for Hazardous Substances Consent. E.ON UK CHP Ltd gives notice that an application is being made to Vale Royal Borough Council for hazardous substances consent to store quantities of Gas Oil at E.ON UK CHP Ltd, Winnington, Cheshire, CA14 1JX. Members of the public may inspect a copy of the application at Northwich Library, Witton Street, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 5DR during the library’s opening hours and for a period of 21 days from service of this notice. Anyone who wishes to make representations about this application should write to Vale Royal Borough Council, & Building Planning Control Services At THe Drumber, Winsford, Cheshire, CW7 1AH. Representations should be made within 21 days of the service of this notice.
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2005, Citroen C4SX 55, hatchback dark red, tax, MOT,41000 miles, SX, HDIdiesel, AC,6xCD, cruise, one owner, excellent condition
Middlewich, Cheshire Through a combination of acquisition and strong organic growth, the Penspen Group’s Asset Management Services business has achieved a 50% increase over the last two years and now wishes to strengthen its management to deliver continuing business improvement and growth. Through the merging of its two Operations and Maintenance businesses, ProGas and Unipen into GreyStar UK, the company is now the market leader to the UK’s oil and gas industry. With further growth potential, the company is looking for an experienced and dynamic individual capable of running a division of Greystar UK. The Divisional Manager will be responsible for the successful day to day operations of the division including management and performance of staff, control of site activities, implementation of Safety, Environmental and QA systems and all other functions necessary to ensure satisfactory management, operation and maintenance to meet the requirements of the contracts. Services are provided from several offices and bases within the UK mainland and the Divisional Manager will need to be based at the Operations Centre in Middlewich, Cheshire. The successful applicant will possess relevant managerial experience in the oil and/or Gas industry and will have an understanding of the type of work carried out. This high-profile position offers a competitive salary and benefits package. For further details, please forward an up-to-date CV by email to r.irving@penspen.com or by post to Richard Irving, International Head of Recruitment & Manpower, Penspen Limited, 3 Water Lane, Richmond upon Thames, Surrey TW9 1TJ. www.penspen.com
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A new vacancy has arisen for a Retail Development Executive to join the North Wales and Cheshire Newspaper Sales Team. The main objective is to maintain and develop sales of our weekly and daily titles across the area by working closely with all types of outlets from independent newsagents to large supermarkets. The successful applicant will be expected to identify sales opportunities for key titles in our portfolio, develop an understanding of sales trends and supplies through analysis of data and direct feedback from individual outlets. Applicants must be numerate, have excellent communication skills both written and verbal and be competent users of Microsoft Word and Excel. Previous experience within the sale of newspapers would be advantageous, however full training will be given to the right candidate. More importantly, we want someone with enthusiasm, common sense and the commitment to doing the job well. A clean driving licence is essential. Training will consist of job shadowing within each area of the newspaper sales team together with suitable training courses relevant to the role. If you are interested in applying for this position, please send your CV together with a covering letter quoting the job reference number (on all correspondence) to: Olwen John, Newspaper Sales Manager, North Wales & Cheshire, Trinity Mirror NW2, PO Box 202, Vale Road, Llandudno Junction LL31 9ZD. Closing date: Friday 6th March 2009.
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PEUGEOT 206 1.1 LX
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£3,500
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07766 330 981
£1600
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF TDi 1.9 2002, 10 months MOT
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31000 miles £4200 Tel. 0151 678 6973
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Mitsubishi 1993, 7str lwb, 4wd, ew, esr, 12mth mot 6mth tax vgc for yr £1,100 Tel. 07810 265494
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2001, 3 door, City Red, 48k, taxed/MOT, cd, cl, sunroof, ideal 1st car, £1,195. 0151 339 9291.
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Blue with white roof & stripes, 2002, MOT Nov, taxed end of May, air conditioning, half leather seats, wide alloys, 61,500 miles, Full Service History, lady owner, immaculate condition, genuine reason for sale
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Winsford United – Vodkat League
How they stand Division One
FOOTBALL BLUE SQUARE PREMIER Burton Albion ...... Histon ................. Cambridge Utd ... Stevenage Boro.. Torquay Utd ........ Wrexham ............ Kidderminster H.. Crawley Town ..... Oxford Utd .......... Kettering Town.... Rushden & D ...... Mansfield Town... Eastbourne Boro. Altrincham........... Weymouth .......... Salisbury City...... York City ............. Ebbsfleet Utd ...... Forest Green ...... Woking................ Barrow ................ Grays Athletic ..... Northwich Vics.... Lewes .................
P 33 31 34 34 32 30 31 32 34 28 34 33 32 32 33 33 33 30 32 35 32 31 33 34
W 23 18 16 17 16 15 16 14 16 13 12 14 13 12 11 10 8 9 8 7 8 8 4 4
Pts 75 62 60 59 56 53 52 50 50 47 46 44 43 43 42 37 36 34 34 33 33 31 21 17
UNIBOND PREMIER Eastwood Town .. Nantwich Town ... Hednesford Town Ilkeston Town...... Bradford Park Av Guiseley.............. North Ferriby Utd FC Utd of Manc .. Kendal Town ....... Marine................. Ashton Utd.......... Ossett Town........ Frickley Athletic .. Cammell Laird .... Whitby Town ....... Buxton ................ Witton Albion ...... Worksop Town .... Matlock Town...... Boston Utd.......... Prescot Cables ... Leigh Genesis.....
P 28 30 30 27 30 29 29 31 29 28 31 30 30 31 29 30 30 31 30 29 30 28
W 17 17 16 15 14 13 15 14 13 13 12 11 8 9 8 8 9 7 6 7 5 7
Pts 59 57 53 51 49 48 48 48 46 45 45 38 37 36 33 31 30 30 29 29 26 25
VODKAT PREMIER Newcastle Town.. AFC Fylde........... New Mills ............ Congleton Town.. Glossop NE ........ Squires Gate....... Ashton Athletic.... Atherton LR ........ Silsden AFC........ Alsager Town ...... Bacup Borough... Runcorn Linnets . Maine Road ........ Winsford United .. Abbey Hey .......... Flixton ................. Ramsbottom U* .. Nelson ................ Formby ............... St Helens Town... Atherton Colls ..... Colne ..................
P 28 23 24 26 24 28 28 26 25 24 21 23 28 29 29 29 24 27 25 24 28 23
W 18 18 17 17 15 10 11 9 10 12 9 10 9 8 8 6 8 6 7 6 5 4
Pts 60 56 53 53 49 43 39 37 37 37 35 35 30 30 28 28 27 27 24 20 19 18
*4 points deducted
CSB Constr......... The Indian .......... County Comm..... Franks Paving..... BM ...................... Wozu-Woodside . Vale Royal .......... Roberts ............... Sproston’s........... Midpoint 18 ......... Thomas Hardie ... Northwich Police. RL Supporters .... Weaverham SS ..
P 19 17 18 17 18 17 17 18 18 18 17 18 `18 18
W 15 12 12 9 9 7 8 7 7 4 4 2 3 2
Pts 48 39 37 31 30 26 26 25 24 19 16 10 10 8
W 17 15 14 13 11 9 8 7 6 6 6 5 4 3
Pts 51 46 44 40 37 28 24 22 21 20 19 17 14 9
Division Two
Deepstore ........... Cheshire Tand .... Swift.................... AJS Engineering. EVC .................... Spinner & Berg ... OYB .................... Real Atmos ......... Motorbodycare.... Gemini Auto D .... Roberts Bakery... Rojac .................. Kingfisher............ Lawrences ..........
P 21 18 19 19 20 18 20 19 18 19 18 20 19 20
Division Three
TB ....................... FOW ................... EBG .................... Mid Ches Mort .... Amber Lounge .... Dales Diggers ..... Hormbreys But.... Weaver Vale Utd. 8 Skins................ Lacagole ............. RJ Signs ............. Linpac Allibert ..... Vale Royal Celtic Able Sytems ....... AD....................... Cheshire Ink .......
P 22 23 22 23 22 22 21 23 23 22 21 23 22 22 22 23
W 20 12 12 11 11 10 9 6 8 5 6 4 5 5 4 1
Pts 61 42 42 40 38 37 33 30 27 24 22 21 21 18 16 13
P W 17 16 18 14 19 9 19 8 17 8 19 6 19 6 18 6 19 6 18 2 18 3 19 3
Pts 49 44 31 28 26 25 22 22 21 14 13 12
Division Four
Vaseco................ Harrisons ............ Jac Plumbing ...... Newbury Data..... WNSS................. Wheatsheaf ........ IMS ..................... RA Design .......... MR ...................... The Old Bill ......... AH Electrical ....... On Site Services.
Division Five
PDS .................... Tectonics............. NFG .................... New Era.............. Flamecare........... John Mills Build... Tarporley Lions ... AFC Weaverham Megamind........... TSS..................... AFC Amanico .....
P W 16 16 16 8 16 8 15 8 14 8 15 6 17 6 15 4 15 3 15 4 14 0
Pts 48 29 26 26 25 21 21 15 14 13 1
CHESHIRE LEAGUE
HOCKEY
Division One
NORTHERN LEAGUE
Woodley FC........ Middlewich Town Club AZ............... Stalybridge Cel R Trafford Res........ Styal.................... Rylands/Cros ...... Greenalls P St O. Curzon Ashton R Pilkington ............ Billinge FC .......... Knutsford ............ Garswood Utd..... Gamesley ........... Barnton ............... Linotype/Cheadle
P 17 19 18 19 23 20 19 19 21 19 18 21 19 17 23 18
W 14 13 11 11 10 10 10 9 10 7 5 5 4 2 3 2
Pts 44 43 36 36 35 35 34 31 30 24 20 19 16 12 11 10
W 13 12 12 13 11 10 9 9 8 8 5 5 6 4 5 3 2
Pts 45 43 42 41 38 33 33 30 27 25 22 22 20 18 18 12 9
Division Two
Warrington T R ... Tarporley Victoria Moore Utd FC ..... Golbourne Sports Lostock Gralam .. Eagle Sports ....... Whitchurch Alport Grappenhall Sp... Crewe FC ........... Daten .................. Congleton T R .... Maine Road Res. Malpas ................ Poynton .............. Denton Town FC. Broadheath Cent Monk FC .............
P 20 24 19 20 20 19 21 19 21 19 24 24 21 18 17 22 18
MOSS FARM SEVEN-A-SIDE Premier Division
Hartford Golf ....... ID Glass.............. Johnnos Hair ...... Maxton Susp....... Thinkprint............ KB Windows ....... RW Joinery ......... Kelly’s Plum ........ Chapels Wine ..... Barnton Travel .... BRB Builders ...... Smee Timber ...... Pakmo Const ...... Powerplace.........
P 19 18 20 19 19 18 17 17 17 20 18 17 18 17
W 12 12 10 10 9 9 9 8 7 5 5 5 3 0
Pts 40 39 34 32 32 30 29 28 22 21 19 15 11 6
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Division Two West
Lytham St Annes Didsbury North.... Northern.............. Bramhall ............. Southport ............ Urmston .............. Wrexham ............ Liverpool Sefton.. Northop Hall........ Winnington Park . Preston Men’s 2s Springfields U .....
P 18 18 19 19 19 18 18 19 19 19 18 18
W 15 14 11 9 8 7 7 6 5 5 5 4
Pts 47 43 36 32 26 25 22 20 20 18 16 13
DARTS NORTHWICH AND DISTRICT LEAGUE Chaples .............. Wings A .............. Rudheath A ........ Rudheath B ........ Castle Private ..... RAOB ................. Roebuck ............. Greenbank.......... Thatched Tav ...... Blue Barrel.......... Bowling Green .... Ring O’Bells........ Freemasons........ Wings B .............. Lostock ............... Pillar of Salt ........
P 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22
W 19 19 17 16 13 13 10 9 9 7 7 5 2 2 2 1
Pts 40 40 36 34 29 29 24 24 19 19 19 13 9 7 6 4
DOMINOES NORTHWICH AND DISTRICT PUBS AND CLUBS Wings B .............. Lostock A............ Comberbach BC . Hartford B ........... Castle Priv B....... Castle Priv A....... Gladstone C........ Barnton CC B ..... Barn Owl............. Barnton CC A ..... Wings A .............. Rudheath A ........ Winn Rec A......... Hartford A ...........
P W 22 12 22 15 22 9 22 8 22 8 22 8 22 8 22 7 22 9 22 7 22 7 22 7 22 6 22 4
Pts 33 33 24 24 23 22 22 22 20 19 18 18 18 12
Blues boss warns: It’s time to get tough WINSFORD United failed to take their chances on Saturday as Bacup Borough escaped with a point from the Barton Stadium. The result leaves the Blues still just 11 points ahead of the drop zone with third-from-bottom St Helens Town visiting Mid Cheshire last night. Boss Joe Gibiliru has been disappointed by his side’s attitude and application in recent weeks but Saturday’s stalemate, watched by 88 fans, saw an improved display. Bacup, with three former FC United of Manchester players in their line-up, hardly troubled keeper Jamie Mottershead all game due to the Blues’ resolute defensive performance. Chances were missed at the other end by Darren Connell and in particular John Couch while substitute Phil Mason should have done better with his shot on 70 minutes. Gibiliru says that victories are absolutely vital in safeguarding united’s position in the league and that he won’t be afraid to drop players. Newly-signed Dave Tasker, from Middlewich Town, impressed up front and will provide more competition for places. Gibiliru said: “When it comes to players, being friends goes out of the window now. I want results is as simple as that. I’ve got to be tougher and it’s no more Mr Nice Guy. “I have brought Dave Tasker in and played him for 70 minutes. The players know there is competition for places now and Dave had a good debut. “I am losing two or three players this week due to work commitments so the lads I have dropped will come back in and hopefully they’ll bring some hunger with them. “It is vital that we start winning and pull away from the sides below us.”
Blue Square Premier NORTHWICH Vics claimed their second consecutive clean sheet under new management on Saturday with a 0-0 draw at Barrow. Despite seeing their hosts go down to ten men on the hour, Steve McNulty being sent off for abusive language, Vics could not press home their advantage in front of 1,437 at Holker Street. It was the Marston’s Arena outfit’s second point in two games having earned a 0-0 draw with Kettering last week. Former Man City star Andy Morrison is now assisting caretaker boss Andy Preece with first-team affairs (see back page), after ex-manager Steve King left the club last weekend. Morrison said: “It’s just one game at a time for us. We have worked at one aspect with the team and now we have proved that we can stop sides scoring against us. “But it’s up to us to work on the attacking side now and find a goal from somewhere.” This Saturday, Vics host Stevenage Borough, along with local defender Mark Roberts in their ranks, at the Marston’s Arena (3pm). Juniors (under 14s) can watch the game for free on Saturday if they are accompanied by an adult, paying a cut-price entry fee of £10. Vics’ junior sides will be playing an exhibition game from 2pm. Turnstiles open at 1.30pm.
GOOD START: Winsford United’s Dave Tasker impressed boss Joe Gibiliru on his debut against Bacup. SB041008FOOTY-05 This Saturday, United travel to third-placed New Mills (3pm). Due to concerns about New Mills’ pitch,
travelling supporters should call the club first to see if the game has been given the go-ahead.
Finley: We must bounce back
UP AND DOWN: Neil Black’s goal against Kendal pleased boss Gary Finley (right). He said: “To be fair they were the better team. I was delighted to have the lead going into half-time but it was
Lostock make top statement Cheshire League
Witton Albion - UniBond League Premier
WITTON Albion could not continue their impressive league form after suffering a 3-1 home defeat to play-off chasing Kendal Town on Saturday. Having taken a first-half lead through in-form Neil Black, Albion were forced onto the defensive by their Cumbrian visitors and succumbed to three goals in 14 minutes. Boss Gary Finley had no complaints about the game, witnessed by just 293 supporters at Wincham Park, but he is looking for an immediate reaction from his 17th-placed battlers.
Morrison: One game at a time
against the run of play. “Once we conceded then their tails were up and you could see them building in confidence.
“We just couldn’t get going in the second half. “When a few players have an off day you just hope the rest of the team can carry them but it was the other way around as only two or three players came out of the game with much credit.” Witton hosted relegation rivals Matlock Town last night and on Saturday they travel to Frickley Athletic (3pm). Next Tuesday, Witton host Ashton United (7.45pm). For match reports see www.midches hirechronicle.co.uk
LOSTOCK stayed on the coat tails of Cheshire League Division Two’s leaders with a comfortable 4-0 win at home to struggling Malpas on Saturday. The victory was the Grey Lambs 11th of the season which saw them stay in fifth place but now just seven points off the top. A first-half penalty from Adam Bayley got the ball rolling for Lostock before Liam Sharples made it 2-0. After the break, Kyle Wilding netted before James Horne slammed home a 30-yard screamer to complete the win. This Saturday, Lostock host league leaders Warrington Town Reserves (3pm). ■ Barnton were unlucky to go down 3-1 at league leaders Woodley on Saturday but their crucial matches are still to come. The Division One strugglers were on level terms at the half-way stage thanks to a Woodley own goal but they could not contain the hosts in the second half. This Saturday, Barnton travel to fourth-placed Stalybridge Celtic Reserves (3pm).
Sport in detail FOOTBALL
MOSS FARM SEVEN-A-SIDE LEAGUE Premier Division: KB Windows 0 Maxton Suspension 2, BRB Builders 0 Johnno’s Hair Shop 3, Thinkprint 0 Kelly’s Plumbers 0, Chapels Wine Bar H Powerplace W, Pakmo Construction 1 Barnton Travel 0, ID Glass 1 Hartford Golf 0. Division One: Vale Royal 2 Thomas Hardie 2, Northwich Police 0 CSB Construction 2, Weaverham Sea Scouts 0 Roberts 3, BM 0 Wozu-Woodside 3, Sproston’s Snacks 3 Midpoint 18 2. Division Two: Kingfisher 3 AJS Engineering 0,
Gemini Automatic Doors 2 Motorbodycare 0, OYB 0 Deepstore 4, EVC 3 Real Atmos 2, Lawrences 0 Swift 9, Real Atmos 0 Swift 3. Division Three: 8 Skins 2 Vale Royal Celtic 0, Cheshire Ink 1 Dales Diggers 1, Weaver Vale Utd 3 Amber Lounge 1, EBG 1 Lacagole 1, AD 1 FOW 2, Hormbreys Butchers 0 Able Systems 5. Division Four: Wheatsheaf 1 WNSS 2, MR 0 IMS 6. Division Five: Tarporley Lions 1 Tectonics 2, NFG 0 New Era 1, Weaverham 0 John Mills Builders 0. Chairman’s Cup: KB Windows 1 RW Joinery 3,
Megamind 2 Hartford Golf 5, Vaseco 2 Vale Royal 1, TB 0 ID Glass 4 MOSS HASELHURST SUNDAY LEAGUE Premier Division: Coachman 5 Lion 1. League Cup semi: Gate 2 Rudheath SC 4. Division One: Gladstone 1 Ark 4. Division Two: Lion Moulton 3 Cuddington 2, Blue Barrell 1 Owl Ath 4, Fern Villa 7 Three Greyhounds 3, Broadhurst 2 Garage 2.
DARTS
NORTHWICH AND DISTRICT LEAGUE Rudheath A 2 Rudheath B 6, RAOB 6 Castle
Private 2, Roebuck 5 Pillar of Salt 3, Bowling Green 0 Wings A 8, Ring O’Bells 1 Chapels 7, Freemasons 3 Lostock 5, Wings B 4 Greenbank 4, Thatched Tavern 6 Blue Barrel 2.
DOMINOES
NORTHWICH AND DISTRICT PUBS AND CLUBS LEAGUE Gladstone C 8 Wings A 4, Winnington Rec A 5 Barn Owl 7, Castle Private A 7 Barnton CC B 5, Hartford B 7 Comberbach BC 5, Lostock A 8 Hartford A 4, Barnton CC A 6 Castle Private B 6, Wings B 7 Rudheath A 5.
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Unlucky Park surpass Plate expectations
A DETERMINED Winnington Park were left thinking what might have been after taking higher-league Wilmslow all the way on Saturday. Park, who surrendered a 12-0 lead in the first 15 minutes of their Cheshire Plate quarter-final, fought back valiantly and came within a referee’s decision of causing an upset. Number eight Harry Stubbs put in a
Rugby union
barnstorming display and was unlucky to get on the scoresheet after being held up over the line on three occasions. Park had enough possession but they could not find any way past the North West Two visitors’ defence.
As the game entered the final stages Ben Elliott and James Annells finally began to find some running space and Park got their just reward when lock Ian Moriarty scored in the scorner. Annells converted from the touchline to put Park within five points. But it was not to be as Wilmslow used their experience to play out time and complete the 12-7 verdict and secure
their place in the Plate semi-finals. Club spokesman John Pickering said: “Park perhaps deserved more and it was hard to tell which team played in the higher league but the Wilmslow defence was impressive.” This Saturday, Park travel to mid-table Ormskirk (2.15pm) while the 2nds host Sefton and the 3rds visit Birchfield.
Vale Royal starlets on top form for county
VALE Royal runners used home advantage at the weekend by helping Cheshire win all but one team event at the Schools Inter Counties Cross Country Championships.
The showcase event at Castle Park in Frodsham saw the home county claim seven out of the eight titles up for grabs with local runners prominent. England international Rebecca Craigie finished second in the senior girls event after being embroiled in an almighty battle with fellow internationals, winner Rowena Cole of West Midlands and Blue Haywood of Leicestershire. Amy Talbot, Kate Titlow, Kathy Stringer and Nikki Meadows also ran well for Cheshire who won the senior girls event. Vale Royal’s Megan Huxley and Charlotte Mills grabbed a one-two in the Inter Girls event while Northwich-based Jade Evans finished fourth in the Junior Girls competition, which was also won by the host county.
TITLE TRAIL: Charlotte Mills and (inset) Amy Talbot, Rebecca Craigie, and Kate Titlow helped Cheshire to seven out of eight Schools Inter Counties titles at Frodsham. SB280209CROSS-19/12
Winnington out of drop zone after thriller A CRUCIAL Northern League Division Two West double header saw Winnington Park climb out of the bottom two thanks to a thrilling victory on Sunday. The cross-border derby with Wrexham at Sir John Deane’s was decided by a single goal and Dennis Topping proved to be the hero by rounding the keeper and slotting home.
Hockey
Park were forced to defend for their lives and were grateful to a Pete Huggon goal-line clearance and a superb John-Paul Dodd save to preserve the 1-0 scoreline. The vital victory followed Saturday’s nine-goal thriller in which Park took three points from their 5-4
ANGLING: The final round of the series for the Barnton and Frodsham Amanda Lester Cup was held on the Trent and Mersey Canal at Broken Cross, Rudheath, on Sunday morning. Going into the match, Mark Emmison was the overall leader, three points ahead of Calvin Tagg, his nearest rival. The two anglers were drawn next to each other and it was Tagg who reeled in the 2009 honours. On the day, it was Steve Walker who secured the maximum points on offer with 3-4-8 of roach, gudgeon and small skimmers. Dave Blears claimed second slot with 2-1-8 of roach while Tagg’s third place, with 1-3-3 of roach and perch, was enough to claim the winners’ trophy at the end of this 6-match series with 121 points, one point clear of Emmison. On Saturday, Barry Owen claimed victory on Heesom’s Pool with 7-12-0 of roach, skimmers, perch and a bonus tench. The second slot was filled by Terry Middleton while Chris Hargadon was third with 4-2-5 of roach and skimmers. Middleton was on top form again last Wednesday when his 8-9-4 of skimmers and a few roach was enough to earn the win ahead of Blears and Owen.
Mid Cheshire up for cup
Athletics
Vale Royal’s Tim Morris helped the Minor Boys squad to victory while Cheshire’s Inter Girls, Inter Boys and Junior Boys also finished on top overall. The Minor Girls team finished second to complete a day of near domination for the runners in black and amber. Vale Royal coach Sean McGrath, who was a marshal on the course on Saturday, said the club’s runners had made a huge contribution to Cheshire’s success. He paid tribute to many of the entrants, including under 17 star Rebecca Craigie who has just recovered from a virus. “Rebecca really enjoyed being involved in a real battle. Usually she is so far in front then it’s not much of a challenge for her but she was fighting it out with two international runners which is very rare to see especially at this level,” he said.
ROUNDUp Tagg grabs cup victory
defeat to Urmston. Tom Hughes equalised for the hosts after they had fallen behind early on but Park could not contain the Mancunian visitors who took a 3-1 lead into the break. Park won the second half thanks to goals from Mark Leigh, Steve Campagnaro and Simon Livingstone but it was not enough as Urmston held on for the win.
Other scores: Park 2nds 2 Alderley Edge 3rds 1 (Berrington, Pinson); AE 4ths 3 WP 3rds 2 (Sedgwick 2); WP 4ths 1 Oxton 7ths 7 (Risk). This Saturday, Park’s survival campaign takes them to fellow strugglers Preston 2nds while the 2nds visit Llandudno, the thirds entertain Northop Hall 3rds (1pm) and the 4ths again host Oxton 7ths (3.30pm).
Helmets pocket British honours
CASH POT: Northwich Helmets celebrate winning £3,000 after becoming British Amateur champions.
NORTHWICH Helmets are the best of British after pocketing the national amateur crown. The team of Fred Blackhouse, Matty Hubert, Daryl Fallows, Steve Moores and Amos Wright defeated Scotland-based Rileys Penicuik 7-4 in the Liverpool event’s final to seal the £3,000 prize. The Riley’s event attracted 400 teams from across the coun-
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try. Northwich captain Amos Wright said: “We are thrilled to have won this tournament to become British Amateur Champions. “This is our first national victory. We’ve been a team for almost a decade, so you could say it’s about time! It was a great day.”
COLLEGE SPORT: Mid Cheshire College’s football team are earning national acclaim after reaching the last 16 of the English College’s FA Cup. The Hartford-based college’s squad travel to Southend this afternoon (Weds) for the right to play in the cup’s quarter-finals. Two goals from star student Ross Sarran was enough to claim a 2-0 victory over York last week. The competition had more than 100 colleges enter it at the start of the competition. The final will be played at The New Saints FC’s ground on April 22. ■ Mid Cheshire’s golf squad are also on target for national success. The college’s big hitters are in line to win their regional league and face an away trip to Yale College (Wrexham). If they return victorious, Mid Cheshire will win the league and enter them into a national tournament allowing them to compete for the Champions of England title. A number of the players are hoping to progress to the pro-circuit in the near future, as well as previous players progressing on to the PGA-recognised golf degree at Birmingham University (Belfrey) or the college’s own foundation degree in coaching.
Sapphires double up
NETBALL: Lydia Naylor grabbed player-of-the-match honours as Northwich Sapphires secured a superb victory over Knutsford. The 39-20 victory strengthens the first team’s position near the top of the Warrington and District Premier League. Northwich’s third team also enjoyed success on court recently as they ran out 39-21 winners over Gage Engineering. Charlotte Cawood took the player-of-the match plaudits for the title-challenging Sapphires.
Super seconds win big
RUGBY UNION: Winnington Park 2nds claimed an impressive 45-26 away victory at Waterloo 2nds on Saturday while Park’s 3rds went down 58-12 at Caldy 3rds. Park’s under 14s enjoyed a narrow derby victory over Northwich. Michael Annells starred while Jack Bond, George Cooper and Patrick Geoghegan-Shaw scored tries in the 20-17 win. Northwich 2nds defeated Sefton 38-7 while the first team had no fixture. They host Liverpool St Helens on Saturday at Moss Farm.
Juniors call for players
FOOTBALL: Northwich Vics are appealing for youngsters to sign up to their junior teams. Team managers from all age groups will be pitch side at Vics’ Blue Square Premier clash with Stevenage on Saturday (3pm) as Junior Vics will be staging a curtain-raiser match. Anyone interested can contact Ray Small by e-mail at redraysmall@hotmail.com or by calling 07533 736161.
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PREECE: WE CAN SURVIVE THE DROP ANDY Preece – the fourth manager Football to take control of Northwich Vics By Ben Coulbeck this season – believes he can steer the club to Blue Square Premier “There’s still about a third of the safety. season to go. Nobody can say we are The former Bury and Worcester out of it just yet. City player-manager has taken over “We have got to try and win every as caretaker boss with game we play and see where it takes ex-Manchester City defender Andy us. We’ll give it a really good go Morrison as his assistant. there can be no doubt about that.” Already, Vics have stopped leakVics’ owner Jim Rushe confirmed ing goals and have that Preece and Mortaken two points from rison would be in two games following charge of first team affairs indefinitely. stalemates against KetHe added that due to tering and Barrow. the ongoing sale of the With more than a stadium, he would not dozen matches left unbe making a permantil the end of the seaent appointment until son, Preece has his the deal is completed. eyes fixed firmly on “With everything gothe teams above the BOSS: Andy Preece. Conference relegation Picture by Jonathan Barry/Worcester ing at the moment we not looking to make a zone but the News 41-year-old, who had been out of the permanent appointment at the mogame since leaving Worcester in ment,” he said. “If Andy is happy to continue in 2007, is well aware that rescuing his current role then we are happy Vics won’t be easy. for him to so for the foreseeable He said: “We’ll take it game by future.” game. We can’t expect too much too Promotion-chasing Stevenage soon. We just want to build some Borough arrive at the Marston’s confidence, get the players and the Arena on Saturday (3pm) with supporters together and do our best former homegrown star Mark and get some results. Roberts sure to face his old “The players have been absolutely team-mates. fantastic so far. There have been a Fourth-placed Stevenage are on lot of problems here with regards course for a big finish to their players’ wages not being paid but season with a FA Trophy semi-final they have still given everything. against Ebbsfleet and the drama of “They are working their socks off the play-offs to look forward to. and they have responded well to ■ For a report of the Stevenage what me and Andy (Morrison) are game see our website www.midcheshirechronicle.co.uk trying to do on the training pitch.
Sam is chasing Ovett’s record Athletics
A GRANGE School pupil is chasing a record set by Olympic legend Steve Ovett. Sam Dykes, 15, who is a Year 10 student at the Hartford school, set an under 17s record time over 600m at an indoor event in Manchester. Sam’s time of one minute 23 seconds is just four seconds behind Ovett’s outdoor record over the same distance, set when the Great Britain star was just 16 years old. Sam is currently the English Junior Boys champion over 800m and was recently crowned the U16 Warrington Sports Personality of the Year, as he runs for the town’s athletics club. He is now setting his sights on breaking the record before ultimately achieving his dream of earning a Great Britain vest at some point in the future. He said: “To get four seconds behind an Olympian is pretty exciting. I’m hoping to beat his time next year.” Sam is also hoping to be called up for England Schools duty while continuing to play for the Grange’s football team, of which he is captain, and the rugby team. Coach Phil Hicken described Sam as the most talented athlete he had trained and said: “He is extremely fast and very, very strong. He also has a tremendous mental attitude and will never give up.”
RUNNING MAN: Harry Stubbs on the charge for Winnington Park in their Cheshire Plate tie against Wilmslow on Saturday. Turn to page 30 for a match report. JK280209WinnRug-010
Rare loss for title winners
JUST CHAMPION: Winnington Park Ladies first team.
WINNINGTON Park Ladies started life as Cheshire League Division One champions on unfamiliar ground on Saturday – with a defeat. The title winners fell 2-1 to visiting Oxton at Moss Farm with player-coach Chris Davies netting Park’s only goal. Spokeswoman Eileen Miller said: “This was a disappointing performance and result which JK280209Winnington-010 hopefully will be rectified
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on Saturday.” Park visit Oswestry this weekend while the 2nds travel to Deeside Ramblers. Winnington are always on the lookout for new junior and senior players. They train at Sir John Deane’s on Tuesday nights. For more information call 01606 330963.
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