Mid Cheshire Chronicle, 18/3/09 by James Shepherd

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SEX SHOCK STRANGLER Lodger choked landlady after ‘rude awakening’

A FORMER Barnton man has denied murdering his St Ives landlady after having sex with her.

Tyrone Bates, 33, is on trial at Truro Crown Court accused of murdering 50-year-old Stella Gleadall in November 2007. Prosecutor Peter Blair told the jury of 10 women and two men that Bates, a former Barnton Primary and Hartford High School pupil, would claim he was guilty of manslaughter by reason of provocation. “But it was done in anger, deliberately,” claimed the QC. Mrs Gleadall, a mother-of-three who was separated from her husband Ian of 25 years, was found dead in her home after a phone call from Bates. He told police: “I killed my landlady last night. I think she drugged my drink. I woke up with her on top of me and I freaked out. She said if I told anyone, she’d tell the police I’d raped her. I panicked and strangled her.” A pathologist found 32 injuries on her body. Apart from ligature marks on her neck, she had abrasions and bruising around her arm, legs, feet, upper chest and head. There was also bruising within her body. “It’s all evidence of her having been involved in a struggle and her face being held down while being strangled,” said the prosecutor. “Her hands were not injured and her fingernails were intact. There were no fresh injuries on Bates at all. We say it was a quite one-sided split-second attack and he carried on until she was limp and lifeless.” Mr Blair said Mrs Gleadall had been out drinking with a friend the night before she died and she was “merry but not drunk” when they parted. Witnesses told the jury that Bates, who worked at the Sazbah Bar in St Ives and was also a musician, was anxious to leave his lodgings because of Mrs Gleadall’s on-off relationship with Rick Wilson, an alcoholic busker. Mr Wilson told the court he and Mrs Gleadall had “a beautiful sex life – it could have been eight times a day.” The case continues.

ACCUSED: Barnton man Tyrone Bates, 33, is on trial for the murder of his landlady in the Cornish seaside town of St Ives.

Raid nets illegal tobacco SMUGGLED cigarettes and tobacco valued at more than £10,000 were discovered after a raid at the home of a 62-year-old woman in Winsford. About £1,300 in cash, £2,000 worth of copied DVDs and 1,200 counterfeit cigarettes were also found at the property on Grampian Way after a joint operation between Cheshire Trading Standards, Cheshire Constabulary and HM Revenue & Customs on Thursday. A house on Arkwright Close was also targeted by officers from all three organisations and a small quantity of illegally imported tobacco was confiscated. A spokeswoman for Trading Standards said no one was arrested and the householder from Grampian Way will be ‘invited’ for an interview in due course. Insp Dave Snasdell, head of Winsford Neighbourhood Policing Unit, said: “The success of these warrants sends out a strong message that those who involve themselves in illegal activities such as this will be discovered and prosecuted. “We detect these crimes by adopting an inter-agency approach, working closely with Trading Standards and Customs officials to monitor activity and intelligence we receive. “Others who indirectly support such activity by buying items such as tobacco from non-reputable sources should be warned that as well as supporting criminality, they could be committing criminal offences themselves. “We urge anyone in the community who has any information about activities such as this to contact police or Trading Standards.”

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NORTHWICH accountancy firm Howard Worth is hosting a seminar on the regulations surrounding the provision of long term care for the elderly. Partner Richard Barnett said: “The cost of long term care has doubled over the last five years with the average cost now exceeding £29,600 per year. More than 70,000 people are forced to sell their family homes each year to meet these fees and thousands are left without any inheritance to pass to their family. “With proper planning it is often possible to protect some or all the value of your home but the key is to act early.” The seminar takes place at the firm’s office on Gadbrook Park, Rudheath on April 9. For more details call 01606 369000.

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TOOTH FAIRIES: A scientist carries out the process of extracting stem cells from a baby tooth. MOTHERS of toddlers in Mid Cheshire are being encouraged to harvest stem cells from baby teeth as a family medical insurance policy.

For a hefty £950 fee, Bio- EDEN will store away the soft pulp which it says has a host of medical applications. The company, based in Daresbury near Warrington, utilizes the soft pulp which can be used to fight conditions including Alzheimer’s, juvenile diabetes and MS. Cells can also potentially be used to help close relatives of the child. Playgroups across Cheshire have

By Selina O’Donnell been approached by the company eager to sign mums up. Recruits are sent a collection kit of storage containers and cooling packs. As soon as the tooth falls out, the parent is instructed to store it in a container of fresh milk in the fridge before arranging collection. BioEDEN sales manager Vanessa Weeks said: “The process is simple and easy, it is non-invasive and allows you to use something that is normally discarded.” Mrs Weeks says ethical issues sur-

rounding embryonic stem cell research are irrelevant in the non-invasive procedure. “The mums are wowed by the possibilities,” said Mrs Weeks, who is eager to spread the word. Once the cells are collected they are stored at Daresbury site and another site. Mrs Weeks added: “It means that, in the unlikely event of a major physical threat at our lab, there will still be another sample available.” To find out more about the potential medical benefits, contact BioEDEN on 01925 607351 or email info@bioeden. co.uk

Pick up your FREE Chronicle The Chronicle is available free of charge in dozens of shops and outlets in Northwich, Winsford and Mid Cheshire villages. A list of the outlets, including major supermarkets, is published below and is also available on our companion website www.midcheshirechronicle.co.uk.

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THE Winsford-based Really Short Theatre Company is holding an open day on Saturday, March 28 from noon-6pm. The group is looking for actors aged eight-18 to join up for its next two plays, an Easter production of Our Day Out by Willy Russell and an open air summer production of Romeo and Juliet. Winsford teenager Amelia Sefton, who plays recurring character Penny in ITV soap Emmerdale, said: “The open day will give young actors the opportunity to spend a day with us and experience our style of theatre and training.” For more information visit www.reallyshorttheatrecompany.co.uk, or call Richard Ellis on 07794 231228.

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SHOPPERS can treat their mums to a special credit crunch-busting Mothers’ Day present thanks to Northwich department store Bratts. The Witton Street store is giving away free accessories when customers buy clothes from the new Great Plains fashion collection. With the first 25 purchases from Great Plains on Saturday, March 21, customers will receive a free summer scarf.

MP in town for surgery

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.

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LEARN the best ways to coax frogs, toads and newts to your garden and to keep them happy at Vale Royal Organic and Wildlife Gardeners’ next meeting. Comberbach Memorial Hall will host the event, which starts at 8pm on Friday, March 20. Admission is £2. For more information call 01606 853099.

Light lunch for Lent

HOLY Trinity Church in Castle is holding a frugal Lent lunch at 12noon tomorrow, Thursday. There will be no fixed charge but donations for St Luke’s Hospice and Holy Trinity church will be gratefully received. For more information contact Steve Lovett on 07711 399076.

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‘Stub it out’ plea from firefighters CHESHIRE Fire and Rescue Service attended 68 fires relating to smoking materials in 2008. They revealed the statistics as part of their support for the annual No Smoking Day recently. The service aimed to highlight how vital it is that smokers understand how dangerous smoking at home can be for their family and those they live with. Phil Hales, area manager for community safety, said: “We are urging smokers either to kick the habit altogether, or ensure they always extinguish their cigarettes properly, especially last thing at night.”

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A TALK on Cheshire’s boundaries takes place at the Salt Museum on London Road, Northwich, tomorrow (Thursday). David Hayns will present an illustrated lecture, which is highly topical in view of the changes to Cheshire which will take place next month. The lecture starts at 7.30pm and all welcome. Admission is £2 for non-members. ■ Next Wednesday, March 25, the museum is hosting a talk by Dr Arthur Townsend on Chemicals From Salt: The Story of Muspratts of Merseyside. It begins at 3pm and entry is £1. For more information call museum curator Matt Wheeler on 01606 271640.

Biker safety initiative

TUCK IN: Comic Relief got under way early in Winsford last week when WINCAP held a fundraising day at its Cheviot Square base. The charity – Winsford Community Action Project – organised a day of fun and games at the centre on Wednesday, which included a boys versus girls football match. A host of family activities were laid on by WINCAP volunteers Jenny and Tiffany Marsh and visitors wore fancy dress and took part in raffles and cash prize competitions. Nicholas Marsh helped by selling cakes. IC110309comic-002

Murder suspect says friend admitted assault ONE of the three men on trial for the murder of Jock Straiton insists he didn’t go “anywhere near” the dad-oftwo on the night he was attacked.

‘IT WASN’T ME’: Accused Paul Blower.

Paul Blower repeatedly told police he didn’t touch the 59-year-old – and he didn’t see who had attacked him outside his home near the corner of Park Road, Winnington. He said his co-defendant Joshua Spruce, also 20, had rang him and admitted he’d “done him in” along with 20-year-old Nigel Goolding, who is also accused of murder. Blower said Spruce told him: “Me and Nige knocked him out, he came out at me with a hammer.” The jury at the murder trial at Chester Crown Court on Monday heard transcripts of the interviews given by Blower, of Chapel Lane, Wincham.

‘I wasn’t near grandad at time of attack’

He said he was walking away from Sandybank Flats on Park Road after a row erupted between residents and the three friends over the noise they were making in the early hours of July 26. Blower, who admitted taking cocaine earlier in the evening, said he was walking up the hill and was on the phone to his sister when he heard “a load of screaming and commotion” – and turned round to see two men scuffling. As he approached the fracas he noticed

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How the new authority will spend £208m

THE review of local government in Cheshire West and Chester is good news for council taxpayers. The new council is being recommended to agree an increase in its share of council tax bills in the district of just 0.88%. The figure for an average band D property will be £1,224.04 before police, fire and parish council precepts are added in. This follows successful efforts by the incoming authority to meet a selfimposed overall target of 3% and moves by finance supremo Cllr Les Ford to even out council tax levels across the districts covered by the new council. These have led to the less than 1% increase proposed.

NO END to the uncertainty in world markets is seen by the top finance officer in the incoming Cheshire West Council. Director of resources Julie Gill said: “Conditions in the world's money and capital markets are very uncertain. This uncertainty has prevailed for a number of months now and is likely to prevail for a long while yet.” With the council's cash balances, estimated at £140m, due to be invested on a temporary basis until they are needed, she believes the rate of interest they will earn will only be between 1% and 2% although a “a high degree of caution” needs to be exercised.

SERVICES for the new Cheshire West Council will cost almost £208m in the new financial year. Resources director Julie Gill said adult social care and health will eat up more than £70m. Environmental services, which include waste management, highways and transportation and development control, will cost £48m and children’s services nearly £33m. Regeneration and cultural services, wich also covers recreation, strategic housing and regional planning guidance, are estimated at just over £18m while the authority's resources department, including finance, legal services, human resources, procurement and facilities and assets management, will spend £17.6m.

Tourism cash boost

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. 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.

taxi driver Mr Straiton lying face down and making “gargling” noises. “He was unconscious, just laying there,” he told police. “I didn’t see how he got hit and I didn’t see who hit him,” Blower continued. “I’m 110% sure I didn’t see that man get hit, that’s the god’s honest truth. I wish I had so I could tell you. “Everyone’s got a different story, it’s all muddled up. But I know it wasn’t me.” Blower said he couldn’t tell whether the initial “scuffle” he had witnessed was Spruce and Mr Straiton, or Goolding pulling Spruce off of the victim after he had been knocked to the floor. In his second statement Blower told police: “Them two (Goolding and Spruce) must have kicked him hard. All I know is I didn’t touch him.” The trial continues

Silver lining for council tax payers

ROAD signs are being erected to warn motorcyclists of the dangers of speeding along seven routes in Cheshire. The roads have been identified as having some of the poorest records of motorcycle safety in the county. On average each year 300 motorcyclists are injured in collisions on the county’s road network and the county council has joined the Shiny Side Up partnership, a nationwide initiative. Its aim is to target motorcyclists and challenge them to think about their actions on the road. Signs will be highly visible and will feature provocative slogans such as Bends dead ahead? and To die for ....?

Heart equipment plea

AN APPEAL to people in Cheshire to help buy a piece of new technology to improve the welfare of babies and children with heart problems is being made by Shirley McNally of the British Heart Foundation . Shirley, the charity’s fundraising and volunteer manager in Cheshire, is trying to raise £113,000 to buy the equipment for a new hospital. It will replace Manchester Children’s Hospital in Pendlebury and Booth Hall in Manchester. For details, ring 0161 288 7355 or email mcnallysa@bhf.org.uk or visit to bhf.org.uk/mca.

Fag end started fire

A DISCARDED cigarette set fire to dry grass and leaves on Danefield Road, Northwich, on Saturday.

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Pub boss hopes for a Top future A POPULAR pub which recently underwent a £30,000 refurbishment will serve food later this month for the first year in 15 years. The Top House, on Wharton Road, closed in September. But new landlord Dave Preston took over in December and has made the pub look better than ever. It reopened on Friday, March 6, and

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will soon offer two traditional British pub grub meals for £10 – and children’s meals from just 99p. Dave, who paid for the revamp out of his own pocket, said things are going well. “The feedback from the customers has been excellent.” Dave is a former owner of The Blues Club on Wharton Road and also used to run the Barn Owl in Barnton.

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Castle wall challenge

A UNIQUE opportunity to abseil down Peckforton Castle’s walls is on offer for fundraisers. The daring feat will raise money for children whose lives have been cut cruelly short. Children’s hospice Hope House, based in Oswestry, is looking for up to 70 daredevils to abseil the 65ft from the turrets at the top of the castle to the ground in May. Hope House Children’s Hospices care for more than 250 life-limited children and their families and about 130 bereaved families from across North and Mid Wales, Cheshire and Shropshire. Registration for the abseil costs £10 and every participant is asked to raise a minimum of £75 in sponsorship to help Hope House. Anyone who wants to register for the abseil on Saturday, May 9, can contact the fundraising office on 01691 671671.

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CHESHIRE Crimestoppers is so concerned about business crime that it has teamed up with security experts DAC and Partners, Cheshire Constabulary and Cheshire Fire and Rescue to organise a business networking event, designed to help local business owners recognise and combat crime risk. Fighting Business Crime will take place at MacDonald Portal Hotel Golf and Spa, Tarporley, on March 26. It will be opened by Cheshire’s deputy chief constable, Graeme Gerrard, and run from 6.30-8.30pm. Registration is from 5.30pm. Colin Brown, chair of Cheshire Crimestoppers, the independent charity which encourages people to give information about crime anonymously, said: “Many businesses are unaware of their vulnerability to crime.” Don Cronin, of DAC and Partners, added: “Especially troubling is when criminal activity is carried out by employees. Often other employees, who suspect wrong-doing, are reluctant to go to their bosses with information.” To book a place, which costs £10, contact Colin at livescount@uwclub.net

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THE North Cheshire Speakers Club is part of the Association of Speakers Clubs, a nationwide organisation with the aim of helping people acquire skills and confidence necessary to stand up in front of people and speak effectively on any subject. The club meets at Castle Park House in Frodsham on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 7.30pm where members are guided in the best way to present themselves. The last meeting saw them debate subjects such as ‘in the present economic situation is it better to have brains in the feet rather than brains in the head’. To find out more visit www.the-asc.org.uk.

Lowdown on roads

ROADS, bridges and streetlights in Cheshire will be managed better thanks to nearly £400,000 in Government grants. By April 1, Cheshire will receive £236,300, with a further £145,200 to follow in the next financial year. The cash, £24.5m shared between the 148 local authorities that submitted a bid, will help councils gather information on streetlights, bridges and roads to manage them as effectively as possible.

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Vicky goes to town with campaign Duo attacked by gang

WHAT’S YOUR FLAVOUR? Vicky Howard wants the people of Northwich to support her in the Walkers Do us a Flavour campaign, which could win her £50,000. IC120309crisps-007

FORMER Leftwich County High School pupil Vicky Howard is hoping she can count on the support of her home town in her quest to win £50,000 from crisps company Walkers. The 21-year-old is in line for the windfall if her creation, Crispy Duck & Hoisin, wins a text vote in the nationwide Do us a Flavour competition. Vicky, from Antrobus, took her campaign for votes to Sainsbury’s on Thursday, and helped raise money for charity. Walkers are donating a percentage of money spent on the crisps to the Comic Relief. If successful, Victoria will also pick up 1% of future sales of her flavour. Members of the public can vote for her up until May 1.

TWO men needed hospital treatment, one with a broken arm, after a vicious assault in Winsford in broad daylight. The victims, 24 and 28, were attacked by a group of up to seven men armed with batons and bars at about 3.15pm on Thursday afternoon. Both were taken to Leighton Hospital.

Probation gold star MAGISTRATES have given a pat on the back to probation officers in Northwich for their work in court and in supervising offenders. A survey by the Cheshire Probation Area shows 98% of magistrates are satisfied with the work of local probation staff. They are pleased with what is offered by way of community sentences and have confidence the service will produce results. The praise comes hot on the heels of news that Cheshire is the highest performing area across England and Wales when it comes to dealing with offenders who fail to comply with community orders.

Conmen target OAPs BOGUS Water Board officials stole cash from two Weaverham pensioners after conning their way into their homes. An address at Weaver View in Weaverham was targeted at about 9.50am last Wednesday and the tricksters escaped with cash and bank cards. The second victim, who lives at East Avenue, was duped just over an hour later and about £60 was stolen. Police said three men were responsible for both offences and are linking the scams. One of them is in his mid-30s and is about 5ft 6in tall and has short, dark hair. ■ To report suspicious activity in your area, call Cheshire police on 0845 4580000.

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Teenage kicks are so hard to beat JUSTWilliam The musings of a middle-aged man from Middle England I FIND it difficult to believe that in 12 months I shall be 64. I have no idea where the time went but I do know I wasted a hell of a lot of it. Over the last few years I have tried to make up for that wasted time but it is simply not possible. There is no time now to do all the things I want to do, I am far too old. If I had put the effort in when I was younger I would have had the time to do anything I wanted. But, to be honest, I was simply too lazy. Even in sport I did things far too late. I only started playing rugby at Winnington Park when I was 35, far too late to become anything but a minor player. I’m not sure I would have been any good if I had started earlier, but I will never know now. And that’s what hurts – not knowing. When we fail after giving it our best shot we at least learn our limitations. But when we don’t even try we learn nothing. That was why I challenged myself to get a BA at the ripe old age of 55. It was hard. I had to do some daft things like sleeping in the back of my car. Had I put in the effort when I was younger I might have spent some nights sleeping in weirder places after a night on the tiles, but at least it would have had an element of fun in it. I promise you, there is no fun in sleeping in a car, especially at the age of 56! I work as a teaching assistant in a local school now and I love it, but I could have been a real teacher if I had put in just a little effort when I was younger. That is why I say to the youngsters at the school, and any youngster reading this, challenge yourselves NOW, not when you are in your 50s. If you do it now you will have time to reap the rewards of any successes you may have. If you fail at least you will have nothing to regret in later life. And you won’t have a bad back.

Cup fans face travel misery

I’VE been contacted by constituents very concerned about the FA’s decision to schedule the FA Cup Semi Final between Everton and Manchester United on Sunday, April 18, at 4pm. Thousands of fans from both clubs will have to make their way home to the North West on Sunday evening so that they can go about their normal business on Monday. The roads and the railways going to the North West will be swamped with fans. There will be inevitable delays in getting home. The logical way to have scheduled the two semi-finals would have been to play the Everton and Manchester United game on Saturday giving fans Saturday evening or Sunday to get home to the North West. The Arsenal and Chelsea game should be played on the Sunday because, in the main, the fans from both clubs will only have to travel across London . I’ve written to FA chairman Lord Triesman asking the FA to reconsider this matter and put the interests of the fans first. After all, it is the fans who pay the money to watch the games and make a considerable contribution to keeping the game going. MIKE HALL MP for Weaver Vale

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Put a stop to obscene European gravy train WE’VE all heard how some members of the European Parliament have abused the expenses system - and now they are all due to accept a massive pay increase in June. It merely highlights the need for people to take an interest in the Euro elections in June. However boring some people feel they are, they are still important! I’d urge any voter to reject ANY of the candidates for election to the EU parliament who intends to accept the £10,000 pay increase in June. How can any candidate expect support from voters when, in the middle of a recession, they are happy to pocket such an obscene pay increase? Most households are struggling to pay their bills with less money and in may cases the threat of losing their job. I note from the website of a long-standing Euro MP that he contributes £825 a month to a Euro pension scheme which is matched by a contribution of twice that amount by the taxpayer. So a lump sum of £19,800 is being placed annually by taxpayers in a pension fund for him and any other MEPs who belong to the scheme. That is more than the annual net pay

The monogram on the painting is ‘M.E.W.’ I wonder if any of readers have information relating to the artist and/or to the sitter? I’d be very grateful if anyone could help with any information. BILL JENKINS 14 Lower Hill Street, Hakin, Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire SA73 3LR Tel: 01646 698447

Fuel poverty for cancer patients

I RECENTLY bought a wonderful watercolour portrait of a young, blonde-haired girl aged about three. Judging from the style of hair and dress etc, I think it was painted in the 1930s or 40s. The seller tells me that it came from a house clearance in the Northwich area and may have been painted by either a Cheshire vicar who died at a relatively young age or by the architect who designed Southport Marks and Spencer.

I’M writing to support Macmillan Cancer Support’s campaign to freeze out fuel poverty for cancer patients. Rising fuel prices have affected many of us, but for cancer patients the effects can be even more keenly felt. Spending longer periods at home during recovery is just one of the reasons cancer patients have increased energy needs. Coupled with the effects of the treatment itself this means that cold really is colder with cancer. In a recent Macmillan survey, two thirds of cancer patients struggling financially said paying fuel bills is their biggest money worry. Cancer patients face higher

FLAGGING SUPPORT: Flags of the European Union. of a great many people who have to pay energy bills, rent or mortgages etc. I contrast this very generous scheme with the way politicians have treated contributions to the post office workers’ pension scheme. One the taxpayer can afford, the other is too much. What a difference. It really is time there was greater clar-

bills at a time when their income has often decreased. Nobody with cancer should be left in the cold this winter because they can’t afford to heat their home. Macmillan is urging the Government to extend the winter fuel payment to cancer patients. This annual payment is currently paid to everyone over 60, but could bring immediate help to cancer patients struggling with additional fuel costs. If you’re struggling to cope with the financial effects of cancer, visit www.macmillan.org.uk or call 0800 500 800. VANESSA TROAKE Wirral

Worthy cause

AS A Mencap ambassador and having run the London Marathon for Mencap before, I know what a massive challenge it is. Whilst taking on my latest challenge on ice, I’m encouraging those running this year’s London Marathon from Cheshire to support Mencap and make a difference to the lives of people with a learning disability. Money raised will help Mencap fight to end the prejudice and discrimination people

ity about Euro MPs’ expenses and I’d urge all residents to challenge any party hacks on their doorstep as to where their candidates stand on the issue of the proposed pay increase. After all, we’re the suckers who are paying for it! ANGRY TAXPAYER’ (Name & address supplied)

with a learning disability face in their everyday lives. For more information, call 020 7696 6983 or visit www.mencap.org.uk/events. DONAL MACINTYRE Investigative journalist and currently on ITV’s Dancing on Ice c/o Mencap

Saddle up for autism

I’VE travelled thousands of miles across Europe during my cycling career but if you fancy experiencing Europe by bike, why not sign up for one of rides offered by the National Autistic Society (NAS). The London to Paris Bike Ride (May 15-18) is a hugely popular four-day ride from Crystal Palace to the foot of the Eiffel Tower. For cyclists who want a bit more of a challenge the Five Countries Bike Ride (5-8 June 2009) is a 300 mile three-day ride through five European countries! By taking part in either of these bike rides, and raising funds for the NAS, you’ll be helping the over half a million people in the UK with autism. For more information, call the NAS Cycling Team on

08450 509 001 or email events@nas.org.uk Go on, get on your bike for autism! CHRIS BOARDMAN Olympic Gold medal winner

Tinnitus focus

I’M highlighting the vital work of the British Tinnitus Association and shed a light on the unseen suffering that people with the condition experience. One of the common problems sufferers mention is how much their condition affects them at night. Almost 65% of sufferers say their tinnitus is worst at night. Most people find quiet helps them sleep but tinnitus sufferers experience the opposite. Their tinnitus noise becomes much more noticeable and they then become more alert and agitated, which in turn stops them from sleeping. This takes its toll. Serious sleep deprivation makes people miserable and, over time, more prone to illness. Sufferers can call the BTA on 0800 018 0527 or visit www.tinnitus.org.uk. There’s help out there! PETER STRINGFELLOW (Tinnitus sufferer)

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Teens’ details on DNA list ‘unethical’

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WINSFORD police took to the streets with Automatic Number Plate Recognition technology to catch illegal motorists on Thursday when 40 cars were stopped on the Davenham bypass. One uninsured car was seized and seven drivers received fixed penalty notices.

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DAVENHAM Ramblers’ first trip of 2009 is a 6.5-mile walk around Plumley and Peover. To join in, meet up at 10.15am at The Bulls Head car park (for car share) or 10.30am at Plumley Station on Sunday, March 22. ■ For more information contact leader Alan Briers on 01606 738290, or visit the website www.davenhamramblers.co.uk.

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SWABBED: A swab is used to take DNA from a subject’s mouth. THOUSANDS of Cheshire Each entry holds a name, date of is obtained from all suspects of youngsters have their DNA birth, sex and ethnic appearance – offences, including burglary, theft and assault. There’s a small numbut not an address. held on the police database. Figures released under the Freedom of Information Act show 2,001 10 to 15-year-olds and 3,303 youths aged 16 and 17 have been swabbed by Cheshire Police. More than 20,000 18-24 year olds have also had samples taken. The database includes people who have been arrested but not charged, those who have volunteered their DNA to eliminate themselves from enquiries and DNA taken at crime scenes. A sample is usually taken by brushing the inside of the mouth with a cotton swab, although hair samples may be taken instead. The National Policing Improvement Agency (NPIA) say about 13.3% are replicates where multiple samples are taken from the same subject.

Gavin McKinnon, head of secretariat at the NPIA, argues there’s no disadvantage to being on the database and inclusion does not signify a criminal record. Before 2001, police had to destroy DNA samples when charges were dropped or not proceeded with. But in 2003, police were given permission to keep DNA from anyone arrested for a recordable offence and detained in a police station. Now many may be wiped from the database after the European Court of Human Rights ruled in December the DNA of all innocent people must be removed. Shortly after, the Home Secretary ordered that the DNA of under 10s be erased. PC Andrew Fielding said: “DNA

ber of offences, such as littering or parking offences, where we don’t take DNA. “If your DNA is requested as a witness for elimination purposes, we’re obliged to destroy it when the case is finished.” While 5.2% of the UK population is on the database, the 86,884 samples taken by Cheshire Constabulary represent nearly 9% of its one million population. An NSPCC spokeswoman said: “It’s unethical to collect and store DNA from any child or young person – whether or not they have committed an offence.” “Strong measures for maintaining confidentiality and data control are needed to ensure children are protected from harm and abuse and that their right to privacy is respected.”

COMBERBACH Memorial Hall will host a police surgery from 11am-1pm on Saturday. Residents are welcome to drop in and talk to PC Emily Taylor about a issues in the area. ■ To contact PC Taylor, call 0845 4580000.

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A HERITAGE tour to the Wedgwood Museum in the Potteries is being organised by Northwich group DAN on Saturday. Opened in October 2008 at a cost of £10.5m, the centre, near Stokeon-Trent, is home to one of the most interesting ceramic collections in the world. The galleries tell the story of Josiah Wedgwood, his family, and the world-famous company he founded two-and-ahalf centuries ago. The visitor centre provides an opportunity to see how the pottery is created at close quarters. The museum’s theatre helps explain the rise of Wedgwood with a film on the history of the firm. The coach leaves at 9am from Northwich Memorial Hall and tickets are £14 from Nick Hughes on 01606 41597.

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WEAVERHAM HIGH

SIR JOHN DEANE’S COLLEGE STUDENTS from schools across Cheshire will flock to the county’s biggest higher education and careers fair at Sir John Deane’s College next month. The annual event attracts around 1,500 students seeking advice on careers and university education in the UK and abroad. The event is open to anyone aged 16 and over, and is sponsored by Total People and Connexions. This year’s fair takes place on Thursday, April 23, and is open to the public from 10.15am12.30pm, and 1.303.30pm. ■ For more information, or to book a place, ring the college on 01606 46011.

COMIC CAPERS: Year 11 pupils at Weaverham High School show off their 70s-themed fancy dress costumes.

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WEAVERHAM High School students stood out from the crowd and raised more than £1,000 for Comic Relief and mental health charity Mind. Pupils paid a minimum of £1 to leave

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Red letter day for pupils CHILDREN at Victoria Road Primary School, Northwich, donned red noses and whacky wigs on Friday to raise a smile – and some money -–for Comic Relief. Pupils threw themselves into the spirit of the day, also wearing red clothes, odd shoes and pyjamas for the day.

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WEAVERHAM HIGH MUSICAL TREAT: Weaverham High School pupils have been wowing audiences this week with an exhilarating performance of Fame, the all-action musical set in New York. Pictured are lead players Jake Dorfman, Maisey Bawden and Nathan Hatton-Downwood – see next week’s Chronicle for more pictures and a report.

VERDIN HIGH PUPILS at Verdin High School were encouraged to fight with their teachers for Comic Relief. Assistant headteacher Dan Thomas even donned a fat suit to grapple with youngsters for charity.

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LATESTPlans PLANNING applications submitted to Vale Royal Borough Council include: ANTROBUS: Two storey side extension to The Willows, Knutsford Road for Dr Edward Thompson. BARNTON: Construction of eight light industrial units, including access roads and drainage, on land to west of Cosgrove Business Park, Daisy Bank Lane for Mr David Lamb. Lighting to existing car park at Barnton Primary School, Townfield Lane. Change of use of ground floor two bedroom flat into two ground floor one bedroom flats at 159 Runcorn Road for Mr James Morris. CUDDINGTON: Change of use of land to touring caravan park and associated toilet block, shop and office on land to north of Barry's Wood, Chester Road for John Beeston & Associates. KINGSLEY: Alterations to previously approved plans and elevations for the nursing home and Crewsden House. Removal of three units from boiler house and erection of two new detached houses with separate garages near the nurses home and erection of one new bungalow near the tennis court at Crossley Hospital, Waterloo Lane. MARSTON: Demolish existing brick constructed single storey building and build new two storey extension and conservatory at 35 Fernlea Road for Mr Gerard Thorp. NORTHWICH: New shop front at Just The Plaice, 49 High Street. Two storey side extension to 76 David Street, Castle for Mr D Gould. WINSFORD: Change of use from showroom/workshop and office accommodation to furniture showroom with coffee/tea area and kitchen at Alzach Pools Spars and Saunas, 72B Delamere Street for Sue Byrne. Two storey rear extension and window to front of 16 Thirlmere Close for Miss Leanne Booth-Simonsen. Single storey side extension to 63 Nun House Drive for Mr J Gooley.

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Estate set for new era THE creation of a brand new parish for the Kingsmead estate and surrounding area will be rubber-stamped by Vale Royal Borough Council tomorrow. The full council meets at its Wyvern House HQ in Winsford on Thursday, March 19, when the establishment of the new authority will be given the green light. At the moment about two thirds of Kingsmead lies within Davenham parish, with the remaining third in Northwich. In a consultative survey carried out by the borough council residents voted overwhelmingly in favour of Kingsmead taking control of its own affairs. About 85% of respondents supported the idea of creating Kingsmead Parish Council, which will come to fruition in 2011. Davenham Parish Council and shad-

ALMOST TIME: Kingsmead Parish Council, which will come into being in 2011, will be officially created by borough bosses tomorrow. Inset: Davenham Parish Councillor Arthur Wood and Northwich Town Council chief executive Steve Sharman.

ow Cheshire West and Chester Council (CWAC) have both backed the plan, which was first mooted by Vale Royal. But Northwich Town Council is reluctant to cede the territory and opposed the plans last summer. Chief executive Steve Sharman said he felt Kingsmead would be better served as part of Northwich. “We have Quality Council status and have proved we can run an area of that size. I think there will be a lot of complaints once it’s finalised.” Vale Royal Borough and Davenham Parish Cllr Arthur Wood is one of a number of councillors backing the proposal. He claims the new body would ‘fulfil very adequately’ the community aspirations in both Davenham and Kingsmead. The new council’s main roles will involve speaking on behalf of the parish electorate and improving services and general quality of life.

EU rural funding to continue RURAL Cheshire will continue to reap the rewards of European rural funding despite changes in local government. The new Cheshire West Council will administer the Rural Development Programme which delivers business, environmental and community projects. Programme manager David Boyce says the local economy gains considerably more than by the cash injected when match-funding is thrown into the mix.

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“Businesses are facing a tough time, but there are opportunities out there too,” he said. “It’s never been more important to work together.” Mr Worthington has set up a partnership with the West Cheshire Chamber of Commerce – giving Vale Royal businesses access to the influential British Chambers of Commerce. Business After Hours, which has been providing business support services in Vale Royal for 10 years, will be promoting and managing Chamber of Commerce services from its base at the Verdin Exchange in Winsford as a Chamber sub-committee.

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THE search is on for the longest standing Cheshire customers of the Co-operative Insurance as the home and motor insurer looks to roll back the years. The competition, which will run from now until April 14, will see the company scour the region for customers who have remained loyal to the company and decided to renew their home or motor insurance year after year. The winner, who will be judged on the length of continuous loyalty, will receive the next renewal premium at the same level of premium they paid when the policy was originally taken out. To enter phone 0161 903 3819.

A JUDGE has handed a Winsford man a suspended sentence for robbery. Dean Lowe, 24, of High Street, escaped a jail term at Chester Crown Court on Tuesday last week after admitting the charge and a second offence of possessing cannabis. Lowe admitted stopping a car on Darnhall School Lane on January 24 and stealing the keys and a wallet from the 18-year-old male driver. He ran off in the direction of Glebe Green but was arrested within 20 minutes. Lowe, who had been in custody since the offence, was given a 51-week custodial sentence, suspended for two years.

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12 MRS SARAH ELLEN HEATH

The funeral has taken place of Sarah Ellen Heath, aged 89, of Beech Grove, Weaverham.

A service at St Mary’s Church, Weaverham, conducted by the Rev Andrew Brown, was followed by committal at Crewe Crematorium. Mrs Heath was born in Stockport, later moving to Hartford and then moving to Beech Grove where she resided for 40 years. She was an auxiliary nurse at The Barony in Nantwich and The Grange at Weaverham.

Mourners included Mr D Heath & Mrs F Clorley (son & partner), Miss L Heath, Miss S Vickers (granddaughters), Master A Cuffy (great-grandson), Mrs P Watts (sister), Mr & Mrs T Watts, Mrs M George, Mrs C Pickhall, Mr R Pickhall (nephews & nieces), Mr & Mrs S Harris (nephew & niece, rep Mr S O’Rourke), Mr & Mrs D Rogers (cousins). Other family, friends and neighbours also attended the service. Floral tributes were from Mrs E Rutter; Mrs M Eardley; Mrs A Greene; Mr & Mrs A F De-Brito; Mrs E Heath; Miss A Mercer; Mr G Robinson; Miss S Boyle; Mrs M Jackson; Mr & Mrs A Hodgkinson; Mrs A Hodgkinson; Mr H Littler; Mr K Cook; Miss L Dickinson; Mr D Foster; Mr & Mrs C Hornby; Mrs B Brazendale; Mr R Hornby; Mrs K Johnson; Mrs S Morgan; Mrs N Gibson; Mr R Lomas; Mr & Mrs K Rogers; Mr & Mrs J Cookson; Mr P Morgan; Mrs M Clarke; Mrs S Sullivan; Mrs J Exton; Mr S Gallimore; Mrs A Ovenden; Mr W Cuffy; Mrs P Davies; Mr F Blain; Mrs J Goodwin; Mrs H Beales; Mr J Bean; Mr D Carroll; Mr & Mrs C Clark; Mrs E Royle; Miss J Williams; Mrs H Moore; Mr & Mrs G Bowden; Mrs P Sutton; Mrs R Birkenhead; Miss I Rutter; Mrs D Savage; Mrs B Cengiz; Mr M Collins; Mrs J Briscoll; Mrs V Johnson; Mrs V Jones; Mrs B Podlaswski; Mr & Mrs R Clark; Mr & Mrs J Searby; Mrs S Kennedy; Mr B Woodward; Mrs H Bettridge; Mr & Mrs M Hornby; Mr J Searby; Mrs J Bailey; Mrs R Birdsey; Mr & Mrs G Hornby; Mrs M Hulse; Mr & Mrs E N Hough; Mrs J Crowley; Mrs C Newton; Mrs D Dugdale; Mrs A King; Mrs B Lewis; Mrs C Davies; Miss A Major; Mr S Holt; Mrs F Murphy; Mrs M White; Mrs E Dryhurst; Mrs I Dryhurst; Swampy & Sylvia; Mrs J Hall; Miss S Hall; Mrs P Perona; Mrs S McDougall; Mr G Perona; Miss K Perona; Miss K Armstrong; Mrs A Roberts; Mr & Mrs D Leicester; Mr A Leicester; Mr P Joynson; Mrs L Johnson; Mr J Clorley; Mr R Clorley; Mrs J Williamson; Mr B Jewkes; Mr & Mrs G R Worthington; J Bentley; Mrs C Mercer; Mr S Mercer; Mrs P Jones; Mr O Kendrick; Mrs A Foster; Mr R Foster. Arrangements: Peter Forshaw Funeral Services, Middlewich.

MR NEIL ROGER EGERTON

The funeral has taken place of Neil Robert Egerton, aged 48, of Nunhouse Drive, Winsford.

A service at Christ Church in Wharton, conducted by the Rev Tim Hanson, was followed by committal at Crewe Crematorium. Mr Egerton was born and lived all his life in the Wharton area of Winsford. He was employed at Ideal Standard, Middlewich. His hobbies included fishing and following Manchester Utd. Mourners included Mrs C Egerton (wife), Miss C Egerton & Mr N Cotton (daughter & partner), Mr M Egerton & Miss D Abbott (son & partner), Mr W

Egerton (father), Mr & Mrs P Egerton (brother & sister-in-law), Mrs B Hamlett (grandmother), Mrs M Hamlett (mother-in-law), Mrs N Brookes, Mr & Mrs R Parry, Mrs J Miles, Mr & Mrs D Parry, Mr & Mrs A Parry, Mr & Mrs R Kettle, Mr & Mrs T Duffy, Mrs B Dean, Mrs J Dean, Mr & Mrs T Woodward (aunts & uncles), Mrs C Deveney (niece), Mr A Egerton (nephew), Mr R Egerton & Miss S Fearnley (nephew & partner), Mrs J Knowles, Mrs J Crelin, Mr & Mrs S Dean, Mr & Mrs M Rathbone, Mr C Rathbone, Mr & Mrs P Rathbone, Mr M Dean (cousins), Mrs A Lynch (cousin, rep Paula & Andrea), Mr & Mrs R Hall (godparents), Mr B Standbridge, Mr P Bayley, Mrs L Robinson, Mrs E Johnson, Mr S Garnett, Mr A Sant, Mr M Connolly, Mr B Burgess, Mr K Walton, Mr P Malhern, Mr P Latham, Mr S Neild, Mr P Woodward, Mr S Allen, Mr K Bentley, Mr R Birch, Mr S Pirrazzo, Mr C Ashbrook, Mr R Chilton, Mr R Johnson, Mr G Fulton, Mr A Wood, Mr P Burt, Mr C Clowes. Floral tributes and donations were from Mr & Mrs W Warburton; Mrs G Rawlinson; Mrs E Cornett; Mrs H Larkin; Mrs D Hough; Mr P Hough; Mr & Mrs H K Short; Mr T Short; Mr A Hamlett; Mr P Hamlett; Mrs J Jackson; Mr & Mrs A Abbott; Miss L McFardden; Miss S Williams; Mr K Hodkinson; Mrs E Adams; Mr L Tomlinson; Mrs J Fitzgerald; Mrs S Oakes; Miss A Oakes; Mrs I Egerton; Mrs W Egerton; Mr & Mrs G Robinson; Mrs B Staley; Mr R Owen; Mrs T Humphreys; Miss L Humphreys; Mr J Pawel; Mr D Cowley; Mr S Horanin; Mr & Mrs A Cooke; Mr M Wilkinson; Miss J Knight; Mr I Roof; Mr S Jackson; Mr P Taylor; Mr S Burgess; Mr & Mrs C Dean; Miss D Booth; Mr & Mrs K Staley; Mrs M Pye; Mrs S Wyke; Mrs B Wright; Mr & Mrs D Cotton; Mrs A Ditchfield; Mr R Tolley; Mrs B Booher; Mrs D Mokal; Mrs B Bailey; Mrs C Griffin. Arrangements: Peter Forshaw Funeral Services, Middlewich.

MR JOSEPH BARNABAS

The funeral has taken place of Joseph Barnabas, aged 72, of Caldy Way, Winsford.

A service at St John’s Church in Over, conducted by the Rev David Wilson, was followed by committal at Crewe Crematorium. Mr Barnabas was the husband of Eileen Barnabas. He was born in Garston, Liverpool, and moved to Winsford 35 years ago. He worked at ICL, Holmes Chapel, for many years. He is survived by his wife, one son, two daughters and five grandchildren. Mourners included Mrs E Barnabas (wife), Mr & Mrs I Barnabas (son & daughter-in-law), Mr & Mrs I Greaves, Miss L Barnabas (son-in-law & daughters), Miss C Greaves, Mr J Barnabas, Mr K Worthington, Mr D Worthington, Miss E Greaves (grandchildren), Mr & Mrs T Osborne (brother-in- law & sister), P Reynolds, Mr M Reynolds, Mr & Mrs B Entwistle, Mr & Mrs P Reynolds, Mr & Mrs R Stanton (brothers-in-law & sisters-in-law), Mr & Mrs R Entwistle, Mr & Mrs A Entwistle, Mr & Mrs R McAleese, Mr T Stanton, Miss K Reynolds, Miss H Reynolds, Mr P Goodall (nephews & nieces), Miss K Entwistle, Miss K Entwistle (great-nieces). Other representatives, friends and neighbours also attended the service. Arrangements: Fowles Funeral Services, Winsford.

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Deaths BROWNRIGG LILIAN (Lil) March5 2009 Aged 83 years. Loving Mother, Nana & Great Nana. Will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral to be held at Crewe Crematorium on Tuesday 17th March at 2:00pm. Flowers or donations to the Royal British Legion, Enquiries to either John Brownrigg 01270 760828 or Geoffrey Fowles Funeral Service, Winsford 01606 592 724

MRS BEATRICE ISABELLA BADDELEY

The funeral has taken place of Beatrice Isabella Baddeley, aged 93, of The Laurels Nursing Home, Winsford.

The service at Trinity Methodist Church in Winsford, conducted by the Rev Graham Wassell, was followed by interment at St John’s Churchyard. Mrs Baddeley, who was known as Bett, was the widow of Henry Baddeley. She was born in Hoole in Chester and moved to Winsford in 1931. She is survived by her three sons.

Mourners included Mr & Mrs A Baddeley, Mr D Baddeley, Mr & Mrs G Baddeley (sons & daughters-in-law), Mr A Baddeley & Miss J Handmarch, Mr & Mrs S Baddeley, Mr K Baddeley, Mrs A Wyatt, Mr & Mrs T H Baddeley, Miss A Baddeley & Mr K Naylor, Miss B Baddeley (grandchildren), Miss R Baddeley, Miss E Baddeley (great-grandchildren), Mr A Baddeley (rep Mr M Baddeley), Mr & Mrs R Baddeley, Mr & Mrs T Baddeley, Mr M Baddeley & Miss J Davidson, Mr M Baddeley (family), Mrs H Parry, Mrs A Owen (rep The Laurels Nursing Home). Other family, representatives and friends also attended the service. Arrangements: Fowles Funeral Services, Winsford.

MRS MABEL GERTRUDE GARNER

The funeral has taken place of Mabel Gertrude Garner, aged 98, of Castle, Northwich.

A service at Holy Trinity Church, Castle, conducted by the Rev Carol Seddon, was followed by interment at Northwich Cemetery. Mrs Garner, née Hughes, was born in Chester where she also attended school. She married Eric Robert Garner in June 1933 at Holy Trinity Church, Castle. They lived in Castle before moving to Leftwich, later returning to Castle where they remained. Mrs Garner was widowed in 1962. She worked in the family coal merchants business. Her interests included knitting, reading, gardening and her family. She is survived by her daughters Margaret and Gill, son Ronald, her seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Family flowers and donations were gratefully received for Arthritis Research Campaign Arrangements: George Bell Funeral Services, Northwich.Winsford

MRS VIOLET LATHAM

The funeral has taken place of Violet Latham, aged 97, of Bennett Court, Winsford.

A service at St John’s Church, Over, conducted by the Rev David Wilson, was followed by interment at Swanlow Park Cemetery. Mrs Latham was the widow of Charles Latham. She was born in Stockhill, Winsford, and on her marriage went to live

Deaths EILEEN March 11 2009 Peacefully at Leighton Hospital on Wednesday 11th March 2009 with her loving family around her. Aged 83 years Eileen a much loved Mam, Nana and Great Nana. Service at St. Josephs RC Church on Thursday 19th March 2009 at 10am followed by internment at Weaver Chapel. Family flowers only please donations would be much appreciated for Alder Hey Childrens Cardiac Unit. All enquiries to Oxleys Funeral Services Tel: 01270 214009

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for many years in Chapel Street, Moulton. On the death of her husband she moved back to Winsford, firstly at Abbots Way and in her later years at Bennett Court. She was a member of the Mothers’ Union and is survived by her son and daughter.

Mourners included Mr & Mrs B H Latham (son & daughter- in-law), Mr & Mrs R K Fisher (son-in-law & daughter), Miss T Latham, Mr W Latham, Mr A Fisher, Miss J Davies (grandchildren), Mrs P Rowe (rep Dingle Centre). Other family, representatives and friends also attended the service. Arrangements: Fowles Funeral Services, Winsford.

MRS NANCY HUBBALL

The funeral has taken place of Nancy Hubball, aged 87, of Weaverham.

A service at St Mary’s Church, Weaverham, conducted by the Rev Andrew Brown, was followed by committal at Walton Lea. Mrs Hubball was born in Winnington but moved in early childhood to Weaverham with her family. During the Second World War she served in the WAAF based in South Wales. She married her husband Harry at Castle Parish Church in 1941. After the war, she set up home in Weaverham, raising her family and remained there all her life. For a number of years Mrs Hubball worked as an auxiliary nurse at Hefferston Grange Hospital. Well known in Weaverham, she had a fine sense of humour. Among her interests were sewing and gardening. She was widowed in 2005 and is survived by her daughter Joan, son David, grandchildren Ian, Simon, Julian, Kay, Gill and Liz and her great-grandchildren. Family flowers and donations were gratefully received for Alzheimer’s Society. Arrangements: Nagle Brothers, Northwich.

MR KENNETH STENHOUSE

The funeral has taken place of Kenneth Stenhouse, aged 84, of Sandiway. A service at Sandiway Parish Church, conducted by the Rev Martin Cox, was followed by interment at Davenham Churchyard.

Mr Stenhouse, who was known as Ken, was born in Birkenhead to George and Margaret Stenhouse, one of eight children having four brothers and three sisters. He was brought up in Birkenhead and attended school in Tranmere. He married Providenza Maria in 1947 in Riccioni, Italy. They settled in Moulton before moving to Sandiway where they remained. He joined the Royal Engineers at the age of 18 and served in North Africa, Sicily and Italy during the Second World War. Mr Stenhouse worked in accountancy at the General Post Office, then later in the motor trade for Chester Engineering. His interests included darts. He loved Liverpool Football Club and horse racing. He was a teacher of Italian and was a Mensa invigilator. He is survived by his wife. Family flowers and donations were gratefully received for the British Heart Foundation.

Arrangements by George Bell Funeral Service, Northwich.

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THOMPSON KEN March 10 2009 Peacefully at Leighton Hospital on Tuesday 10th March 2009, aged 65 years. Ken much loved husband of Angie, cherished dad, grandad, great grandad, brother and a great friend to many. Service and cremation at Crewe Crematorium on Thursday 19th March 2009 at 2:00pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to The British Heart Foundation. All enquiries to Oxleys Funeral Services Tel: 01270 214 009

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NEWSFile Safety shocker

MORE than 40% of Cheshire building sites have been accused of putting workers’ lives in danger after failing safety inspections. Health and Safety inspectors issued enforcement notices to 28 of the 66 construction sites they visited in Cheshire during a two-day inspection initiative. Unsafe work at height was to blame for 14 of the notices and the others dealt with the welfare of workers, equipment, electrics and the general state of sites. Wayne Crumpton, HSE principal inspector for Cheshire, said: “It’s extremely disappointing that very basic health and safety precautions were not in place on more than 40% of the construction sites we visited in Cheshire. We’ll continue to carry out similar inspections across the county throughout the rest of the month. “Employers are putting the lives of their workers in danger by not using health and safety systems and we’re coming down hard on those who ignore the rules.”

Sandstone fundraiser

THE Sandstone Run will take place on Sunday, April 5, starting at Beeston Market. It is organised for the NSPCC, which supports Rainbow House, Nantwich. This popular run is now in its fourth year and more than 300 people are expected to enter. All entrants will receive running vests, water is supplied and there are prizes for the first three males and females. There is a also a bottle of champagne for the runner who raises the most sponsorship for the NSPCC. The entry fee is £10 and the race starts at 10am prompt. ■ For more information, call Andrea Beaumont on 01829 732994 or e-mail sandstonerun@yahoo.co.uk.

School vouchers

THE new Tesco voucher collecting initiative, Tesco for Schools & Club, has been launched. It gives schools and clubs in Cheshire the biggest range of equipment and resources yet offered by a retailer and replaces the retailer’s Computers for Schools and Sports for Schools & Clubs schemes to make it easier for schools and clubs to get what they really want. The new catalogue has been conveniently divided into five sections to reflect curriculum priorities. They include digital cameras, cricket bats and insect boxes to interactive white boards, trumpets and bags of buttons. Vouchers are available until June 7.

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SHORT STAY: Land off Chester Road in Sandiway, near Blakemere Craft Centre, could soon become home to touring caravans if the borough council approves plans. ARCHITECTS have submitted plans for a 58-pitch caravan site off Chester Road in Sandiway. Tarvin-based John Beeston & Associates want to create the park and an office, shop and toilet block on land to the north of Barry's Wood. But Vale Royal Borough Council’s head of planning, Richard Ellison, said the proposed site is for touring caravans and holidaymakers and

will not be a temporary home for itinerants. Council chiefs last year suggested five possible sites across Vale Royal for between 17 and 23 permanent pitches for Travellers, in line with a government directive. Four of the five, including one off Chester Road, were dismissed after a public backlash. A camp at the north end of New Road in Winsford now appears a strong possibility.

“It’s not the same site that was proposed for Gypsies and Travellers, it’s not for that,” said Mr Ellison. “And it’s not the same site, it’s nowhere near the other site.” He added: “Normally length of stay is an issue and we would prevent permanent residential occupation of the site.” The plans will be considered by borough planning bosses in the next seven days.

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Popular attraction

A RECORD number of people visited Northwich’s Salt Museum in February. Around 1,800 people passed through its doors with the half-term week being especially busy. Curator Matt Wheeler said: “We’re delighted with the number of people who came along. Our Roman themed activities proving a big hit with everyone. “We’ve got another great programme lined up for Easter and hope this will prove equally popular for visitors.”

Vandalism hotspot

FIREFIGHTERS contacted police after being called out twice in less than 24 hours to Blackcroft Avenue in Barnton. Dry grass was set alight at 6.25pm on Saturday, and again at 3.30pm on Sunday. Groups of youths were spotted in the area on both occasions.

School seeks donations CUDDINGTON Primary is appealing for prizes for its school fair on May 9. Donations need to be in by April 20 and can be collected by a member of staff. For more information call 01606 883045.

NEW LOOK: An artist’s impression of what the transformation of Town Park in Winsford could look like.

AN EXHIBITION of proposals to give Winsford a flagship waterfront will go on public display on Saturday. The designs will be on show at Winsford Cross Shopping Centre from 9.30am-1pm and include a series of plans to transform the waterfront and Town Park through reclaiming derelict land, creating new housing and commercial developments and establishing new leisure routes for walkers and cyclists. A Winsford Waterfront regeneration strategy was approved by Vale Royal Borough Council in July 2008 and is being progressed by Cheshire West and Chester Council (CWAC), which is consulting on a draft development brief during March and April. The brief will encourage the residential-led regeneration of the area, which includes around 300 new homes and a new 60-bed hotel and restaurant. The blueprint looks to establish the

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Andrew Walker, the park’s general manager, said: “We are very proud of Tree Tops and are pleased to have the opportunity to show visitors what we think makes it a special place. “We have a great selection of caravans and a few special offers, which I am sure people will

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SPRING in the Lake District is magical. Morning mists hang over the mountains and frost covers higher ground. When the trees blossom and daffodils appear, there’s no prettier place to be. Beatrix Potter spent much of her life in Cumbria, and Grasmere Lake and the surrounding fells appear in the film, Miss Potter. Walk the paths and fells featured in her life story or stroll along the river banks and watch the changing light before returning to the Grasmere Hotel, where you can be sure of a warm welcome.

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Winsford Waterfront area as a vibrant and attractive place, raising the profile of the town as a whole. Cllr Herbert Manley, prosperity portfolio holder for CWAC, added: “The current economic downturn does present a real challenge for us but we can still get on and create opportunities that will encourage further investment in the town at the earliest opportunity. “We would encourage as many people as possible to look at these proposals and tell us what they think. They are certainly not fixed at this stage so there is a genuine opportunity to help shape this part of the town.” The exhibition material will remain on display in the precinct until Friday, April 24.

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French tears of laughter ONE of Britain’s most distinguished directors, Peter Hall, returns to The Lowry at Salford Quays until Saturday (March 21) with English Touring Theatre’s production of the comic masterpiece, Where There’s A Will. Nicki Frei’s new translation of George Feydeau’s French farce marks the second collaboration between Hall and ETT, following their celebrated production of Uncle Vanya last year. Peter Hall is one of Britain’s most distinguished directors of plays, films and operas. His career includes being the founder of the Royal Shakespeare Company and director of the Royal National Theatre. His many arts awards and nominations include two Tony Awards and an Olivier for Lifetime Achievement. In Where There’s A Will, Angele is the wealthy widow of a philanderer who has learned from her first husband that no man can be trusted. Married for the second time, she vows to keep her new husband on a tight leash. Just when she has him where she wants him, things are complicated by the arrival of her husband’s close friend who is determined to pursue her for himself. ■ Tickets are available on 0870 787 5793.

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Crisis at the Guildhall AFTER a stadium tour with OMD, China Crisis are bringing their show to the more intimate surroundings of the Chester Guildhall on Watergate Street tomorrow (Thursday). Some tickets are still available, and the show will include two support acts. Promoters Dave Hinds and Mark Fearnall said: “The Guildhall, with its traditional and beautiful atmospheric surroundings, provides a fabulous venue, one of only a very few in Chester that can hold in excess of 200.” ■ Call 07767 342507 for ticket information.

GIG: China Crisis come to Chester.

Thirty years of the blues THE Blues Band, who are about to celebrate their 30th year together, will be performing live at Wrexham’s William Aston Hall at Glyndwˆ r University tomorrow (Thursday) at 7.30pm. Powerful and emotional vocals from Paul Jones and Dave Kelly lead the way on their extensive canon of recorded material which includes a large catalogue of original songs as well as their own interpretations of songs from the genre's finest writers like Willie Dixon and Muddy Waters. ■ Tickets, priced £17, are available on 01978 292015 or visit www.glyndwr.ac.uk/ events.

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DISPLAY: The firework display at a previous event at Cholmondeley.

Double delight at castle pageant LORD Cholmondeley is to combine two major events on his estate to create the largest new festival in the North West.

The award-winning fireworks concert, held at the castle for 18 years, will take place on the evening of Saturday, July 18. It will now form part of the Cholmondeley Pageant of Power, now in its second year. It means that over the weekend of July 18-19, Cholmondeley will be bustling with spectacular sights and sounds. The Last Night of the Proms-style concert has long been a big part of the Cheshire calendar with the

Manchester Camerata Orchestra and conductor Tim Redmond creating an amazing atmosphere, helped with fireworks and special effects from the castle ramparts. This year it will round off the first day of motorsport, powerboat racing and aerial displays that make up the Pageant of Power. Event director James Hall said: “Now that we’re holding the fireworks concert on the Saturday evening of the Pageant of Power, the whole weekend will take on the atmosphere of a festival. “With all the military activity that will be taking place at the pageant, the Cholmondeley family decided the

concert should take on the characteristics of a tattoo. “Tanks, artillery and helicopters will be displaying during the day and in the evening we will have marching bands, pipes and drums, last post, a piper on the castle roof and real cannon fire accompanying the 1812 Overture. “I can’t wait.” The organisers have joined forces with the Army Benevolent Fund, the event’s chosen charity. ■ For details and discounted tickets from £13.50 call 01829 772430 or visit www.pageantofpower.com or www.cholmondeleyfireworks.com.

THE bleak story of ‘Saskia’ and her spiral down into prostitution was the grim subject matter for debutant playwright Will Butters. The dark tale was premiered at Davenham Players Theatre last week – and newcomer Will has clearly found a new artistic direction. Up until recently, he was an active musician, having spent almost 40 years as a solo artist and a member of various bands. All that changed on April Fool’s day in 2005 when a serious stroke left him unable to sing and with mobility problems. In Saskia, the audience was transported into the life of a young, single mother and struggling to provide for her baby. Her problems escalate as she strives to pay off a loan shark. She descends from petty crime to prostitution. The story ends tragically. Will’s inspiration is drawn from the real-life situations of many poverty-stricken women. He intentionally provokes concern for the down-trodden rather than condemnation. It’s a thought-provoking work and a successful step from anonymity to a playwright of talent and potential.

Parisian DJ Guetta to headline Cream’s Easter special THE Cream Easter Special opens at its Liverpool home at Nation on Sunday, April 12. Grammy-nominated DJ and producer David Guetta, who has produced hits such as The World is Mine, Love is Gone and Delirious, will headline the event. The Parisian scooped the award for DJ of the Year in the House Music Awards and came fifth in the DJ Mag top 100 poll, after having enjoyed a successful

residency at Pacha in Ibiza. Guetta will be joined in the Main Room by BBC Radio 1’s Dave Spoon, while Eddie Halliwell will headline the Courtyard, alongside Mauro Picotto, Adam Sheridan and rising star Rob H. Following on from the success of Cream’s Boxing Night event, house music once again takes over the Annexe. Swedish house sensation Sebastian Ingrosso heads the line

up, joined by fellow Swede and highly acclaimed DJ-producer John Dahlback. Kim Fai, Andy Mac, Lee Ellis and Anthony Probyn will also perform at the event, which will be broadcast live on Juice FM www.juicefm.co.uk Tickets are on sale now, costing £23.50 plus booking fee. ■ For further information visit www.cream.co.uk or call the Cream ticketline on 0844 888 4401.

David Guetta

ARTS IN BRIEF

ALE Royal Amateur Operatic Society will provide Winsford Civic Hall’s closing act after four decades of performances at the venue. Less than six months after celebrating its 40th anniversary the group will bring the curtain down with a show showcasing its special relationship with the Civic, which is due to be knocked down. The society has been synonymous with the venue since first performing The Merry Widow in 1968, and has staged about 80 productions there. A four-night run of a new production will from Wednesday, March 25 to Saturday 28, and future performances will be held at the town’s new Lifestyle Centre. Tickets for 40 Years And Proud Of It, priced £8 and £5 for concessions, are available on 01606 867546.

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Rat Pack Trio

Clownish capers will raise a laugh

TICKETS are on sale now for the Rat Pack Vegas Spectacular which hits the stage in Northwich later this year. The Rat Pack Trio’s acclaimed tribute to the ‘purveyors Of cool’, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jnr, arrives at the Memorial Hall on June 7. The show features the best songs by the ‘greatest musicians of the 20th Century’. RAT PACK: The Every song is a Kings of Cool. classic – Come Fly with Me, Volare, Under My Skin, Mr Bojangles, Lady Is A Tramp, Mack The Knife and many more favourites. This show has been successful throughout Europe and the USA. For more information visit the award-winning website www.ratpack.biz. ■ Tickets, priced £15, can be bought from Northwich Memorial Hall, or ordered over the phone on 01606 867539.

Free folk gig

AZZ at the Players makes a return to Davenham next week, featuring acclaimed foursome the Brass Jaw Quartet. The Scottish group will be performing on Thursday, March 26 at Davenham Players Theatre on Church Street. They boast an original set with the odd, quirky arrangement of well-loved jazz standards thrown in. The concert starts at 8pm and tickets are £6 AND £5 concessions from Nick Hughes in the DAN Office at Northwich Library.

EATLOAF tribute act To Hell and Back will be working up a storm at The M Club in Crewe on Friday. The group are a male-female duo and use only custom-made, studio quality backing tracks. They also have an impressive stage set with a large backdrop depicting the album cover from Bat Out Of Hell and a chopper motorbike on stage. Doors open at 8.30pm and tickets are £10. To book phone 01270 216785.

HE Manchester Apollo has a galaxy of stars gearing up to perform over the coming months. The line up includes: ■ Jackson Browne: Monday and Tuesday, March 30-31 (£40 seated) ■ Lemar: Fri, April 17 (25 seated) ■ Al Murray: Pub Landlord's Beautiful British Tour: FridaySunday, April 24-26 (£25 seated) ■ Leon Jackson: Wednesday, May 13 (£23.50 seated) ■ Ali Campbell: Wednesday, June 24 (£32.50 standing – rescheduled date, original tickets valid). For more information call the Apollo box office

RAW: Random Acts of Wildness bring their debut show to the Harlequin Theatre on Saturday, March 21. A FLEDGLING theatre company from Liverpool will be bringing their raw talent to Northwich’s award-winning Harlequin Theatre this weekend. Random Acts of Wildness (RAW) visit the Queen Street theatre with their debut show, Legless 'n' Harmless on Saturday night. The fun-loving group, which describes itself as a ‘clown-based physical theatre company’, was formed in 2007 and consists of Aiden Lee (Death Breath) Brooks and

Graham Geoffrey (Fat Dog Head) Hicks. Legless ’n’ Harmless, brought to the Harlequin by culture group DAN (Development of the Arts in Northwich), is a comic tour de force with the modest aim of making you laugh. The story follows the struggle of two men, Alan and Alan. One has no use of his arms and the other has no use of his legs, and they live, breathe, eat and sleep together every day of their lives.

DAN spokesman Nick Hughes said: “Watch them with a judgemental eye as they scheme and plot to get out of doing the washing up, and laugh heartily at how childish the ‘play’ becomes. “And leave at the end with the comforting knowledge that two such idiots can only exist in theatre.” ■ Tickets are available from Nick Hughes in the DAN office at Northwich Library, or by phoning 01606 41597.

A FREE concert performed by a traditional Baltic band will be held at the Stodola Polish Bar in Castle next week. DAN (Development of the Arts in Northwich), in conjunction with the Cheshire Rural Touring Network, brings Polish folk band Dautenis to town next Wednesday (March 25). The band will be performing at the Chester Road venue POLE DANCE: from 8pm. Dautenis. Dautenis introduce their music in English, but play Baltic sounds from north east Poland. The band comprises vocals, flutes, pedal-accordion, violin, viola, guitar and percussion. Gig organiser Nick Hughes, from DAN, said: “The concert is free but the Stodola Bar is only small, so make sure you get there early. It promises to be a gig not to be missed.”

WHAT’S ON RATTLE OF A SIMPLE MAN (Crewe Lyceum until March 21)

Timid football fan Percy is picked up by a prostitute after the match. The lads bet he won’t spend the night with her, but he goes to her flat – and the pair end up talking all night, revealing their mutual fears and loneliness. 01270 537333

MASTERS OF THE MUSICAL (Crewe Lyceum, March 24)

A selection of numbers from Blood Brothers and Mamma Mia are just some of the well-known songs in Masters Of The Musical.Tickets are priced £14.50-£17.50, phone the box office on 01270 537333 or visit www.lyceumtheatre.net.

CINDERELLA ON ICE, (Regent Theatre, Hanley, March 24-28)

The show features world, European and national championship skaters performing intricate moves to a magical score specially composed to accompany the fairytale. Tickets are £14.50-£28.50. Box office on 0870 060 6649.

THAT’LL BE THE DAY (Gatehouse Theatre, Stafford, March 19-20)

This new production features

more than 100 classic hits from the 1950s, 60s, 70s and 80s, combining superb music with feel-good comedy routines.

game of infidelity and marriage. The wealthy widow of a philanderer has learned that no man can be trusted. Now she has married for the second time, she is determined to keep new hubby on a tight leash – but things are complicated by the arrival of a close friend. 0870 787 5788.

HMS PINAFORE (The Lowry, Salford Quays, March 23-28)

An amusing take on life on the open seas sails into view next week in the Opera della Luna production of HMS Pinafore. The Gilbert and Sullivan musical features eight multi-talented singers and actors become crew, chorus and principals in a fast and hilarious production of the famous comic opera. Shows start at 8pm with a 2pm matinee on the Wednesday and another at 3pm on the Saturday. Tickets are £16-£20, phone the box office on 0870 787 5780.

HUMBLE BOY (Clwyd Theatr Cymru, Mold, until March 19)

London Classic Theatre Company present Charlotte Jones’ award-winning comedy with a sting in the tail. Following his father’s death, 35-year-old Felix Humble, a Cambridge academic, returns to his Middle England home and his demanding mother. Past and present collide with love and uncertainty in this original and captivating play. 0845 330 3565.

JOLSON THE MUSICAL (Stoke Regent until March 21)

MAGICAL: Mickey’s Magic Show is at Liverpool’s Echo Arena from March 20-22. MICKEY’S MAGIC SHOW (Liverpool Echo Arena, March 20-22)

Mickey, Minnie and a host of Disney friends come together with world class magicians to perform magic from legendary Disney films right before your eyes. 0844 847 2484.

GATES OF GOLD (Manchester Library Theatre, March 20-April 11)

Regional premiere of Frank McGuinness’ exploration of the character of love and celebration of a remarkable partnership between two great men of the Irish theatre –

Hilton Edwards and Michael MacLiammoir who co-founded the Gate Theatre in Dublin in 1928. 0161 236 7110.

CALENDAR GIRLS (The Lowry, Salford Quays until March 21)

Frodsham-born Tim Firth turns his hit film into a stage comedy with a starry cast including Lynda Bellingam, Gaynor Faye, Patricia Hodge and Brigit Forsyth. 0870 787

WHERE THERE’S A WILL (The Lowry, Salford Quays until March 21)

Sir Peter Hall directs Georges Feydeau’s clever French farce which takes a peek at the

Al Johnson’s music and songs are brought to life in this spectacular new musical starring Allan Stewart as the man himself. 0870 060 6649.

RAMBERT DANCE COMPANY (Clwyd Theatr Cymru, Mold until March 21)

Rambert bring their new Eternal Light programme, a collaboration between artistic director Mark Baldwin and composer Howard Goodall, set to a new score performed live by London Musici. 0845 330 3565.

WITCHES OF EASTWICK (Liverpool Empire, March 31-April 4)

Marti Pellow stars as the devilish Daryl van Horne in this bewitching musical based on the Jack Nicholson film. When three desperate housewives in small town America wish for

the man of their dreams, they get far more than they bargained for. 0844 847 2525.

CHICAGO (Liverpool Empire, April 6-11)

Legendary singer Jimmy Osmond will star as Billy Flynn in this national tour of the award-winning musical, which was turned into an Oscar-winning film. Still best known for his chart-topping debut single Long-haired Lover From Liverpool in 1972, Jimmy is a member of one of the most famous musical families in the world. He will be joined by EastEnders star Emily Barton as Roxie Hart. 0844 847 2525.

MACBETH (Manchester Royal Exchange until April 11)

A strikingly contemporary take on William Shakespeare’s gripping tragedy. Guest director Matthew Dunster stages this edge-of-the-seat story of overarching ambition firmly in the present – kick-starting this thrilling new production with vivid images of three young women brutalised by conflict. Played out against a backdrop of a war-torn state ripped apart by an invading force and a rebel army, the drama unfolds as a triumphant Macbeth discovers he is destined to become the next King of Scotland. 0161 833 9833.

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Entertainments

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Caernarvon Avenue Winsford

Well Presented Detached Corner Plot Four Bedrooms Lounge & Dining Room Cloakroom, Utility Landscape Garden

£169,950

Latest property rentals

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Mendip Close Winsford

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£90,000

Walnut Avenue Weaverham

Well presented three bedroom semidetached Entrance hall, lounge, dining room Family showroom Block paved driveway Rear garden with extensive patio and outbuildings GCH and double glazing

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Lee Drive Castle Northwich

Three bedroom semi detached Lounge and kitchen/diner Gas central heating Upvc double glazing Driveway providing off road parking for several cars Attractive rear garden

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£144,950

The Loont Winsford

Reduced from £265,000 Spacious four bed detached Breakfast Kitchen & Utility Three reception rooms D/stairs WC, en-suite GCH & D/glazing

James Street, Rudheath NEW £450 pcm

Crewe Road, Sandbach £995 pcm

Kingsley Court, Sandbach £395 pcm

Saxon Court, Sandbach £450 pcm

£249,950

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Beech Street Middlewich

Recently renovated semi detached Two bedrooms Downstairs shower room Bathroom Two reception rooms ORP & gardens No Chain

£110,000 UNDER OFFER

George VI Avenue Middlewich

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3 bedroom family home

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19' dining / kitchen

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Garden to 3sides

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Double glazing

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Foxes Fold Winnington

Two bedroom semi detached bungalow Entrance hall Lounge/ diner Off road parking, cul de sac location Rear garden not directly overlooked GCH & Double glazing

£154,950

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Keepers Lane Weaverham

Well presented extended three bedroom semi Lounge, kitchen/breakfast room Utility/downstairs cloakroom Tandem garage and block paved driveway Landscaped rear garden GCH and double glazing

£169,950

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Birkdale Gardens Winsford

Four Bedroom Detached Four reception rooms kitchen breakfast & utility down s/cloak & en - suite Gas cent heating & d/ glazing double garage & Gardens

NO CHAIN £199,950

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The Chronicle, March 18, 2009

Selling Property in Cheshire, North Wales and North Shropshire 17-19 Lower Bridge Street, Chester CH1 1RS

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Set back from Stocks Lane within a stone's throw of local shops and 3/4 mile from the city centre, this traditional brick and slate terrace house has UPVC double glazing and gas central heating as well as a large rear yard. Lounge, kitchen, utility/rear porch, bathroom. Two first floor bedrooms.

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Spacious 1930s semi detached house in highly respected residential area a short walk from the River Dee made up of similar high quality homes. Porch, hall, lounge, separate dining room, kitchen, 3 bedrooms, bathroom. Brick garage at the rear in need of repair, gardens to the front and rear. Whilst in need of updating the property provides an ideal basis for a family home or investment.

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Situated in a well maintained row of terraced houses close to the centre of Wrexham, set back from the road, this spacious terraced house is in need of a full scheme of modernisation but has tremendous potential. Providing two large reception rooms, a good sized kitchen and three bedrooms and a large bathroom on the first floor it is well placed for easy access to the surrounding areas

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Believed to have been built in the late 1980s and benefiting from gas central heating, this modern semi detached bungalow is situated within easy access of Chester city centre and a five minute drive from the Chester southerly by pass leading to the motorway network. Well maintained but in need of a modern kitchen and bathroom, this property represents a fine opportunity for either a first time buyer or an investor

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Although a little dated internally, this brick and tiled semi detached house is situated in a good location. Well located close to local schools and shops and 10 minutes drive from Chester city centre and the A55 southerly by pass. Lounge, dining room, kitchen, three bedrooms, bathroom. Gas central heating and partial UPVC double glazing. Detached single garage.

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Ideal for an investor or for a first time buyer this modern semi detached bungalow in a quiet residential location was built approximately four years ago by Lovell Homes and provides good accommodation in a popular location. It provides UPVC double glazing and gas central heating and is close to good local shops and schools. Entrance Hall, Lounge/Dining Room, Dining Kitchen, two Bedrooms, Bathroom with white suite, car parking to front, gardens to rear.

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Well situated two bedroomed flat in good general condition with deceptive and spacious accommodation. An excellent investment, being sold with tenant. Landing area with storage, lounge, kitchen, two bedrooms, bathroom.

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.

Close to the centre of Hoole in this very popular location, a short walk from the railway station and city centre, this spacious terraced house benefits from rooms of excellent proportion and partial central heating. Hall, lounge, dining room, large Kitchen, 3 Bedrooms, Shower room.

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In need of some updating internally but with double glazing and gas central heating, this modern semi detached house is in a good village location and a short drive from Chester and North Wales. Entrance hall, lounge, dining room, leanto/conservatory, kitchen, three bedrooms, shower room

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Most deceptively spacious traditional terraced house requiring a general scheme of modernisation situated in an excellent location with a pleasant park opposite. Many original features. Entrance hall, spacious lounge, dining room, kitchen, 3 good sized first floor bedrooms, bathroom. Gas fired central heating. Potential for parking at front, pleasant rear garden

ld So In a highly regarded area close to local shops on Chester Road and a short drive to Sainsbury's supermarket, this traditional semi detached house is in need of full modernisation but forms the ideal basis for a family home or investment. 2 Reception rooms, kitchen, rear lean-to, 3 bedrooms, bathroom. Gardens.

Northwich 01606 48433

The Chronicle, March 18, 2009

Brook Street

Lostock Gralam

Mature Terraced Property Open Plan Lounge Diner Two Bedrooms Rear Courtyard Garden No Chain Involved

Herbert Street

Mid Terrace Property In Need Of Renovation Two Reception Rooms Two Bedrooms No Chain Involved

PRNEW IC E

Northwich

northwich@bridgfordscountrywide.co.uk www.rightmove.co.uk

Guide Price £79,950

Offers Over £210,000

Northwich

PRNEW IC E PRNEW IC E

Weaverham

Wood Lane

Semi-Detached Property Three Bedrooms Family Room / Dining Room First Floor Shower Room Gardens Front And Rear

Guide Price £140,000

Guide Price £125,000 Billington Close

Three Storey Semi Detached Breakfast Kitchen Master Bedroom & En-Suite Three Further Bedrooms No Chain Involved

Moreville Close

Modern Detached Property Master Bedroom & En-Suite Three Further Bedrooms Gardens Front & Rear Integral Garage

PRNEW IC E

NE W

Northwich

Semi Detached Property Three Bedrooms Conservatory Gardens Front & Rear Off Road Parking & Garage

Guide Price £105,000

PRNEW IC E

Barnton

Terraced Cottage Two Bedrooms Cellar & Lounge Kitchen & Utility Room Yard To Rear

Extended Detached Property Four Bedrooms En-Suite To Master Garage & Off Road Parking No Chain Involved

Landswood Park

Detached Property Four Bedrooms Off Road Parking & Garage Extensive Gardens No Chain Involved

Guide Price £249,950

Cheshire’s Estate Agent

Acton Bridge

Coronet Avenue

Guide Price £199,950

Guide Price £169,950

Guide Price £299,950

Chapel Lane

Semi Detached Cottage Two Reception Rooms Three Bedrooms Detached Garage Gardens To Front & Side

NE W

Guide Price £160,000

NE W

PRNEW IC E Guide Price £230,000

Nursery Road

NE W

Modern Detached Property Three Dedrooms Lounge & Conservatory Off Road Parking & Garage Enclosed Rear Garden

Offers over £100,000

NE W

Wincham

Birch Grove

PRNEW IC E Kingfisher Grove

Wallace Street

Mature End Terrace Lounge Through Dining Room Extended Kitchen Two Bedrooms Independent Bathroom

PRNEW IC E

Northwich

Emmett Street

Extended Semi Detached Three Bedrooms Three Reception Rooms Garage & Off Road Parking Gardens Front & Rear

Semi-Detached Property Two Bedrooms Gardens Front And Rear Off Road Parking & Garage No Chain Involved

Guide Price £120,000

Offers Over £150,000

Wincham

Detached Family Home Four Bedrooms En-Suite To Master Gardens Front & Rear Integral Garage

NE W

Rudheath

Guide Price £149,950 Sovereign Close

Queen Street

Semi Detached Property Two Good Sized Bedrooms Gardens To Front & Rear Off Road Parking No Chain Involved

PRNEW IC E Guide Price £120,000

Barton

Mature Semi Detached Spacious Lounge Dining Room Well Planned Kitchen Three Good Sized Bedrooms Good Sized Rear Garden

Kingsley Drive

Guide Price £98,500

Barnton

Beeston Street

Modern Mid Terrace Lounge Breakfast Kitchen Three Bedrooms Gardens Front & Rear

NE W

Northwich

Guide Price £119,950 Alderley Road

Mid Terraced Cottage Two Bedrooms Open Plan Lounge/Diner Courtyard To Rear Offset Lawned Rear Garden

PRNEW IC E

Northwich

Arley Court,Wrenbury Drive

Offers Over £90,000

NE W

Northwich

Guide Price £89,950 Modern First Floor Apartment Open Plan Lounge/Kitchen/Diner Two Bedrooms Allocated Parking Gas Central Heating & Double Glazed

Runcorn Road

Hartford

Oak Street

Mature Mid Terrace Two Reception Rooms Two Bedrooms First Floor Bathroom Viewing Recommended

Barnton

Northwich

End Terraced Property Two Bedrooms Gardens Front & Rear No Chain Involved In Need Of Renovation

Northwich

Wilson Drive

NE W

Moulton

Offers over £69,250

Guide Price £350,000

The Chronicle, March 18, 2009

7 Fountain Court, Winsford Tel: 01606 553412 MEADOWBANK

SSTC

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Semi rural location

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Well presented semi detached

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Entrance hall

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Lounge

18" lounge & 24" kitchen/diner

Four bedrooms

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Viewing highly recommended WIN070342 Winsford

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LONG LANE

SSTC

Conveniently situated near to town centre

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£175,000

SCHOOL ROAD

QUEENSWAY

SSTC

Detached property

Three bedrooms, bathroom Good sized gardens to front & rear

Offers Over £120,000

Winsford

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Detached bungalow

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Lounge

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Kitchen/diner

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Conservatory

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Two bedrooms

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Garden to rear

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ORP

Offers Over £135,000

Winsford

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End cottage

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Lounge

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Kitchen

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Two bedrooms

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Driveway with detached garage

£79,950 Semi detached

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Entrance hall

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Lounge

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Dining area

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Kitchen

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Large garden to the rear

Offers over £120,000

SSTC

Winsford

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3 bed semi detached

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In need of renovation

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2 reception rooms

Driveway

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Car Porch

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Under construction with reputable local builder

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Garage

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Lounge, kitchen diner, utility and cloaks

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Double Glazing

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GFCH

● Garden and space for garage £129,995

WIS090063 Winsford

Offers Over £150,000

SSTC

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£129,950

Middlewich

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Mid mews

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Two bedrooms

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Lounge

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Kitchen/diner

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DG & GCH

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Garden to rear

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ORP

£85,000

Winsford

WELL STREET

SSTC

WINSFORD

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Mature terrace

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Two double bedrooms

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Lounge

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Dining room

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Garden

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Detached garage to rear

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Modern detached

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Four bedrooms with ensuite to master

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Lounge/dining room

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Kitchen/diner

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Family room

SSTC

Fabulous Investment Opportunity Well presented three bedroom detached property ● Open views to rear ● ADJACENT PLOT OF LAND THAT HOLDS PLANNING PERMISSION FOR A TWO STOREY DWELLING WIS090087 £248,000 Winsford

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Conservatory

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Cloak/WC and family bathroom

Offers over £210,000

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Winsford

SSTC

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3 bedroom detached

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2 reception rooms

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Modern detached

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Four bedrooms, en suite

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Two receptions

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Conservatory

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Kitchen & utility

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Cloakroom/WC

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Garage, driveway & gardens

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GCH and double glazing

£189,950

WINSFORD

TOWNSFIELD CRESCENT

Winsford

HAWKESHEAD WAY

Winsford

PUBLIC NOTICE

SSTC

160 CROOK LANE, WINSFORD, CHESHIRE CW7 3EQ WE ARE ACTING FOR THE MORTGAGEES AND HAVE

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Garage and off road parking

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Double glazing

RECEIVED AN OFFER OF £125,000 ON Three bedroom end terrace No forward chain ● Lounge and breakfast kitchen ● Three bedrooms and family bathroom ● Garage and parking, gas central heating and double glazing WIS090086 £102,950 Winsford

THE ABOVE PROPERTY.

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HAWESWATER DRIVE

SSTC

Dining Kitchen

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Two bedrooms and study

THRUSH WAY

Landing Three bedrooms and a bathroom.

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£70,000

Conservatory

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Lounge

New build semi detached property

Winsford

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Who says houses aren't selling?.... Call for a FREE Market Appraisal of your property on 01606 553412

NORMAN DRIVE

SSTC

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WILLIAM STREET

SWANLOW LANE

SSTC

Semi Detached Property Three Bedrooms

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GLADSTONE STREET

SSTC

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Garage and off road parking

Gardens front and rear Winsford

£150,000

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Gas central heating

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Gardens front and rear Winsford

ANY INTERESTED PARTIES MUST SUBMIT ANY HIGHER OFFERS IN WRITING TO THE SELLING AGENT

£129,950

BEFORE AN EXCHANGE OF CONTRACTS TAKES PLACE. Winsford

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Specialists In Floor And Wall Tiling Professional Service Guaranteed Plastering Service Available Free Estimates Call Adam Or Visit www.matherbrostiling.co.uk

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Ring Andy 01606861122 07931706490

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Tel 07900 148 127 BAILEY

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Digital aerials Plasma & lcd fitted Multipoint systems Sky & Foreign sat Cai & RDI installers OAP discount bespoke-vision.com

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The Chronicle, March 18, 2009

Enviro Skip Hire, Station Yard, Radway Green Alsager, Crewe, CW2 5PH. Garages/Garage Doors VALE ROYAL GARAGE DOORS Up and over doors, supplied, fitted & repaired. Remote control conversions. Unit 2, Duttons Industrial Estate, Dock rd, Northwich. Tel 0800 7311533

SPECIAL OFFER Digital Aerials from £40

0800 118 2705 • 07858 210556 RRS DIGITAL AERIALS Sky, multiroom, Tv brackets fitted, Phone points NO JOB TOO SMALL 15 yrs exp. All jobs metered for best signal quality

Roofing CARL ROOFING

RDI Registered Installer / Sky / Freeview / Freesat European Satellite Systems / Motorised Systems

DUCKETT

Slate, tile, flat roofing & repairs. Chimneys lowered, repointed & repaired. Gutters renewed, repaired & cleaned. Fascias & cladding. Tel 01606 551470 or 07703 440345

Call Rick on

01606 559346 or 07843 725314

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The Chronicle, March 18, 2009

SIGNAL AERIALS Installers of Digital Aerials, Freeview, Freesat and Sky.

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We won’t be beaten on price! To view all services visit www.signalaerials.co.uk

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Removals & Storage VAN & DRIVER

Articles For Sale FISH

TANK and stand, comes with everything you need. Excellent condition. £100 07766398260

FRUIT MACHINE Smokey

’Vs.’ Bandit. 1994, very good condition. 5p play £4 Jackpot cash. Perfect working order £80 ono Tel: 01270 618454

TV Excellent condition. 28inch. £50. Dutailier Rocker Chair. Perfect for nursery. £30 01606 784466

Available, from single items to full loads. Friendly & reliable,

WANTED DOULTON

excellent rates

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

Licensed to tip rubbish. 01606 553437 07803 OO9225 SELLING

BESWICK/

MOVING?

Haltons newest self storage facility. Easy access and parking www.storageruncorn.com Ditton Road Widnes 0845 543 4179

Heating/Plumbing SSP PLUMBING & HEATING

For all your Heating & Plumbing needs. Boiler & central heating installations & servicing. Bathroom & shower fitting. Gas fire fitting service. Corgi Reg. Fully insured. Quality work from experienced tradesman. Tel: 01606 862860 or 07947257783.

Household Goods LEATHER COUCH

Beautiful Black Leather Couch As new. 8 months old, house move forces sale. Suit large living room as two 3/4 seater couches, very comfortable.

£500

(cost £1100) Also Childs White Laura

Ashley Wardrobe

with 2 drawers at bottom

£30

Buyer to collect. Both items in excellent condition £500

07789888071 GEORGE

H−LEE

Beautiful Dark oak Solid wood beauro and tv stand as new. £500.00 07789888071

COFFEE

TABLE

Mahogany coffee table / Nest. Good Condition £50.00 ono 01565733726

ELECTRIC

FIRE black, two heat settings, flame, vgc, £30. Tel: 01829 752526 tarporley

FURNITURE Bureau £25,

Oak Sideboard £75 excellent condition, Oval gate−leg Table £120 offers. 01928 723896

GILDED

WALL

MIRROR

with mitre top corners, excellent condition, £50. Tel: 01660 557149 winsford

GREEN

LEATHER

Klausner 3 seater and 2 chairs and pouffe. Excellent condition. £0ffers 01606 851725

NEXT CURTAINS 2 pairs

Eyelet Boucle Spot Teal and Brown 66x72 66x90 £100 01270 210380

ABP PLUMBING Dripping

taps and leaking pipe work to full bathroom and kitchen refurbishment. Tiling service provided. Call Paul on 01270663490 / 07974138732

PINE

COFFEE

PINE TABLE Pine Kitchen

WASHING

MAN

WITH VAN

01606 591195 07816 200719

Furniture CONSOLE TABLE solid

maple with a glass display top and drawer. Good condition. £75 07919374001

Heavy Duty Cleaning Services

2−SEATER

DRIVEKLEEN

driveway and paving cleaning services. all exterior cleaning considered. for free quote contact Steve: 01606 559501 mob: 07852828342

Articles For Sale METAL

AND

canvas reclining conservatory chairs. With 1/2 round table to match, as new £35. Dark oak antique. Barley Twist Standard lamp with expensive shade. Beautiful condi£75 Tel: 01270 tion 669425

MACHINE

White Samsung P1253 Washing Machine. Good Condition. £100 0151 289 5210

Also transport motorbikes. No job too small

TABLE

Much loved & used solid pine table. W90 D60 H48. Can email pics. £35 07979860420

Table, 4 chairs with blue upholstered seats. Good condition. £50 07805073039

Vehicle & Driver

WICKER CONSERVATORY furniture; 2 seater settee, high back chairs. Good condition £50 ono Tel: 07951326325

Fireplace Sales

SOFA

& 2 armchairs, powder blue, good condition, very comfy. £100 ono. 07970 224027

1/2 SEATER settee. Gold fabric. Custom made. Removable cushion covers. Good condition £100 ono Tel: 01270 586582

2 Valor cast iron fires with façade tile Almost New 1 black Marble surround £150 each ono

07730 590696 SURROUND

Medium Oak 48" W x 44" D. Beige marble back panel 37" W X 37"D. Matching hearth 48"W x 15"D. Excellent condition £100 Tel: 01270 569048

Beds/Bedrooms ADJUSTAMATIC

BED

2’6" Single Electric Bed. Separate Lift/Massage Top/Bottom. Full Working Order. £195 07889 105454

DIVAN BED Double bed. Very Good Condition. Pick up only £45.00 ono 07850078259

DOUBLE

BED Frame. Brand new, still in boxes. Pine shaker style. Very good quality. Headboard included £95 Tel: 01513 272565

WARDROBE

childrens storm design beech/blue unused still boxed cost £275 sell for £175 0160675034

PINE

WARDROBE with drawers, and chest, lovely design, good condition £100 ono 0151 427 3708

TWO

MEMORY

FOAM

mattresses. 1 king size £150, 1 double £130. New still in wrapping. Can deliver Tel: 01948 664360/ 07780942709

Kitchens BAR

STOOLS 4 stools Chrome with black padded seats. Like new £15.00 each 01606 301689

MFI IN ADMINISTRATION Thousands of ex− MFI kitchens to clear. Full kitchens with stainless steel appliances. Only £795 complete Tel: 01244 902099

Domestic Appliance Sales AMERICAN FRIDGE free-

zer. Silver. Ice/water dispenser. 600d x 890w. £350 01606 851725

NEW

Stoves Gas cooker. Double oven, Black and stainless steel. Used 3 times then stored £275 ono Tel: 07837468221

LEATHER

SUITE

Dusky Pink leather suite 3+2+1 and footstool. Electric recliner chair. £600 07748194182

THREE piece

suite one chair recliner 3 seater sofa one arm chair and pouffee good condition £200 01606 74578

BLINDS

MASTERCARD FREE MEASURE SPECIALISTS

SUN

MACHINE

automatic front load. Fast spin, excellent condition. Will deliver and connect £120 Tel: 07523 467122

Miscellaneous CAR

AMPLIFIER 2x alpine car amplifiers, 700w 1x 10" subwoofer £60 01928 573664

Disabled Equipment SEATTLE ARMCHAIR Rise and Recline Armchair as new cost £500. Also Wheeltech Wheelchair £90

AND

P L E AT E D

BLINDS

7 vertical blinds, up to 6’ wide, any drop £179

ROLLER BLINDS - BUY 1 GET 1 FREE

FOR

C O N S E R VAT O R I E S

7 Rollers, up to 6’ wide, any drop £195

(SELECTED FABRICS ONLY)

B U Y N O W PAY L AT E R (subject to status)

01244 811576 Disabled Equipment MOBILITY

SCOOTER

Rascal 388XL, Red road scooter. Taxed May, full canopy, 9 months old. 20 mile range. Excellent condition New £1500, Accept £500. Bereavement sale Tel: 01270 560396

RISE,

RECLINE

Armchair. Working Order. 07955635551

Electric Good £120

Chair, gold patterned, 18 months old, excellent condition, £850 new, £295. 01928 723896

TV/Video/Audio Sales SONY TV

32 inch hd ready bravia enhancement 2 scart sockets under 12 m old. Comes with a lovely glass stand and remote plus manual

£250 01606872703 27"

Colour television including remote. Good condition £35 Tel: 01270 666075

TOSHIBA 28" Flat screen

TV. Grey with matching stand, video recorder and sky box £50 Tel: 01270 256208

Musical Instruments 7-PIECE DRUMKIT

£120 07789888071 VIOLINS full size and 3/4

size violins for sale. Excellent condition. Ideal beginners £35 07717728837

D.I.Y. & Tools Wanted TOOLS

woodworking tools and any interesting considered. 881217

wanted hand other tools 01286

D.I.Y. & Tools LIMESTONE

01606 46178

SUBJECT TO TECHNICAL RESTRICTIONS

TILES

Full 7 day polite & professional clearance service Everything bought & rubbish removed

Tel: Peter or Julia Critchley on

01606 42142 8am-9pm - 7 days

GRANDFATHER

SEWING

MACHINE

Toyota RS2000 excellent condition auto− stitch settings digital display dust−cover. £85 0151 722 7358

Parent & Child BUMBO £15 Extendable arched fire guard £10 F.price kick play bouncey chair £10 0160675034

GRACO STERLING travel

system Blue check, carseat, base, footmuff, pushchair £50. Britax Eclipse Carseat 9 months to 4 years £25. Britax Rock−a−tot carseat from birth £10. Buyer collects Tel: 07745104691

M&P PRAMETTE Pilko P3 Polka Dot. Excellent condition. Includes apron, raincover, bag. £120.00 01270 666235

PINE JUNIOR BED side

rail, perfect mattress £50. Galt doughnut, Galt floormat, Tomy Gymini activity mat, ELC Sandpit, all £5. Mothercare Trekabout carrier 6 months + to 18kg £25 −Buyer collects Tel: 07745104691

QUINNY BUZZ black with

carrycot excellent condition bargain £250ono 07767222001

TRAVEL

SYSTEM M&P beige including car seat bases. PINE COT including mattress £80 01270 664131

Clothing JACKET

MOUNTAIN

pass mens S/M. Water/ windproof. Breathable, drawstring waist. Map pocket, immaculate £15 ono. Jacket ladies 18/ 20. Quality lined cotton, quilted gilet. Longer length, ribbed cuffs. Immaculate £10 ono Tel: 07505 839007

WEDDING

Toys & Games CHILDS WOODEN CUBE multi 01606

DOUBLE LOOP

N over speed track, 1.43 scale with 3.5 of racing action layout, £30. Tel: 01606 557149 winsford

GIRLS RIDE along

Tel: 01606 557149

BLIND MAN 7Allverticals - £189* blinds made to measure Fast, free & friendly fitting service

Freephone 0800 0925 676 *size restrictions apply

Articles Wanted

£15.

Bridal Wear Wedding dress. Brand new. Size10, White. Beautiful design. RRP £800 bargain for £300 07891598872

WEDDING DRESS Ivory,

size 10/12, beautiful beaded detail, slightly off the shoulder. £220. 01606 556072

MODEL RAILWAY and

Diecast wanted, prefer mint, boxed, any amount, layouts dismantled, Hornby, Wrenn, Bachmann, Corgi etc., Tel. 01606 872786 (Northwich).

FOOTBALL/RUGBY PROGRAMMES Wanted,

pre−1970’s, League, Non−League, Friendlies, Cup, Internationals, Scottish etc., very good prices paid. Tel. 01745 563002.

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

Classified Agriculture

To place an advert Tel: 01244 606381/606382

Farming

Gardening

STOP LEAKING GUTTERS Rubberised plygene gutter line system. Professionals choice, guaranteed results, joint/ leak free. Complete gutter lining solutions for all types of agricultural and industrial buildings.

07947599580

Gardening

TURF SALE

Save a massive 30%

You can afford a beautiful new lawn! • Turf direct from the grower • Delivered same/next day • Quality guaranteed Also available: bulk bags of top soil, compost and bark etc. New for 2009 - Vegetable plants & raised bed kits For info, to get a quote or place an order:

Call: 0800 0852027 or CLICK: www.turfonline.co.uk

CLOTHES

Ivory/gold waistcoats, cravats, shirts and black striped trousers. Age 9− 10, Age 15−16. £35 each set 01512204727

activity centre, toys, £20. Tel: 557149

THE

top prices paid. 0161 903 9081. Timperley.

RAYLIA

17sqm floor 60cmx60cmx1.5 and 3.5sqm wall 50.5cmx10cmx1.2 £15 per sqm 07738 279747

BEREAVEMENT CLEARANCES

★ FREE ESTIMATES ★

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

MASONIC ITEMS wanted,

Tailoring/dress

BLUE

RISER/RECLINER Electric

SAMSUNG

FANTASTIC SAVINGS AVAILABLE

NOT IN CONJUNCTION WITH ANY OTHER SALE OFFERS

FAMILY RUN BUSINESS EST OVER 25 YEARS

WASHING

SHOWER Digital Thermostatic processor unit & shower kit. unopened gift £500 07739987521

AWNINGS

VISA FREE FITTING*

FREEPHONE 0800 731 4904 3 Vertical blinds, up to 6’ wide, any drop £76

ALL HOUSE CLEARANCES

Offer subject to availability. Conditions apply.

GEMINI

Unwanted Christmas present in excellent condition. Buyer collects.

Electric Double fan oven, Brown. Very good condition. Tel: 01270 219058.

01270 258369

FREE measuring & fitting FAST local service FIRST choice for blinds in the UK Almost 40 years’ experience

CALL NOW! 0800 916 6536 8.30am-9pm weekdays, 9am-5pm weekends

TREVI

INTERGRATED

£300

LOVE A NEW LOOK FOR LESS!

Verticals, Rollers, Venetians, Romans, Pleateds, Conservatory blinds & Awnings

Seven piece Stagg Adult drum kit burgundy colour. One Bass, large tom, two small toms, snare, two percussion, 4 pairs drum sticks and book about basics.

CREAM LEATHER SOFA 3 seater & 2 seater, good condition £200 ono. Tel: 01270 628501 or 07775 935118.

MADE-TO-MEASURE

£150 each ono

% F OFS

up to

www.hillarys.co.uk/love

GAS FIRES

FIRE

Articles Wanted

E WHITS g n i d inclu& CREAM

Furniture

SONY

Blinds

71378919SS13

TV/Video/Audio Repairs

MS LANDSCAPING MINI DIGGER WITH DRIVER, GROUND WORK, GARDENS, DRAINAGE, FOOTING, SITE CLEARANCE, GOOD RATES CHESHIRE

Pets

MARTIN DOYLE 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

Livestock/Poultry

ATCO

PETROL lawn mower. Old but good working order 12" with grass box £45 ono. Qualcast push mower. Good condition. Little use £15 Tel: 01948 667199

HEDGING

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.

GALLANTRY Free POULTRY

BANK

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. 01829 720213/07935 229606.

Hybrids, popular breeds, Black Rocks, Whitestar, Utility Sussex, others. 12+ £5 each. 01270 820626 or 07946 761435 (Nantwich)

£125 07756 878271

GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPPIES Quality bred by Champion dog, lovely temperament

07938 534680

Horses/Tack/Equip AUCTION

1 ACRE PADDOCK (approx)

Tattenhall Road Tattenhall Fenced, Double Shelter

Guide Price £25,000 Unless Previously Sold

Let or Withdrawn 07831 368562

PART LOAN

14.1 schoolmistress, possible full loan. Competed and won elementary dressage. Must stay on present small yard, Kingsley, exc. hacking, floodlit school

£neg

Pets

07736469268

SPECIALIST

Leylandii 3−4ft £4.50 4− 6ft £7.50, Laurel £3.95/ £5.50, Box 95p/£3.50. Native hedging. Tel: 01829 720514 www.hedgeit.co.uk

Must go to good homes.

BLACK Rock speckledy &

POL PULLETS

07930239623

TORTOISES

JUMPS 3 jumps which in-

JACK

RUSSELL

pups. Lovely marking, small strain, very friendly. Three left Tel: 07951941193

cludes 2 sets of 5ft wings and 1 4ft wing with 4 4 x 10ft poles includes cups £150 ono Tel: 01782 519632/ 07808369320

The Chronicle, March 18, 2009

Classified Public Notices

To place an advert Tel: 01244 606346 Cheshire East Council hereby gives notice that it has set the Council Tax for the financial year 2009/2010. The amounts fixed per property for various parts of the Borough are as follows: VALUATION BAND Acton, Edleston, Henhull Adlington Agden Alderley Edge Alpraham Alsager Arclid Ashley Aston-by Budworth Audlem Barthomley Betchton Bickerton, Egerton Bollington Bosley Bradwall Brereton Brindley, Faddiley Buerton Bulkeley, Ridley Bunbury Burland Calveley Chelford Cholmondeley, Chorley Cholmondeston, Wettenhall Chorley Church Lawton Church Minshull Congleton Cranage Crewe Crewe Green Disley Dodcott-cumWilkesley Doddington, Blakenhall, Bridgemere, Checkley-cumWrinehill, Hunsterson, Lea Eaton Gawsworth Goostrey Great Warford Hankelow Haslington Hassall Hatherton, Walgherton Haughton Henbury High Legh Higher Hurdsfield Holmes Chapel Hough, Chorlton Hulme Walfield & Somerford Booths Kettleshulme Knutsford Little Bollington Little Warford Lower Peover Lower Withington Lyme Handley

VALUATION BAND

Band A £948.00

Band B £1,106.00

Band C £1,264.00

Band D £1,422.00

Band E £1,738.00

Band F £2,054.00

Band G £2,370.00

Band H £2,844.00

£940.92 £939.75 £952.08 £945.39 £962.42 £942.34 £946.69 £937.91 £955.86 £942.65 £941.25 £942.77

£1,097.74 £1,096.38 £1,110.76 £1,102.95 £1,122.82 £1,099.39 £1,104.46 £1,094.23 £1,115.17 £1,099.75 £1,098.13 £1,099.89

£1,254.56 £1,253.01 £1,269.44 £1,260.52 £1,283.23 £1,256.46 £1,262.25 £1,250.55 £1,274.48 £1,256.87 £1,255.01 £1,257.03

£1,411.38 £1,409.63 £1,428.12 £1,418.08 £1,443.63 £1,413.51 £1,420.03 £1,406.87 £1,433.79 £1,413.97 £1,411.88 £1,414.15

£1,725.02 £1,722.88 £1,745.48 £1,733.21 £1,764.44 £1,727.63 £1,735.60 £1,719.51 £1,752.41 £1,728.19 £1,725.63 £1,728.41

£2,038.66 £2,036.13 £2,062.84 £2,048.33 £2,085.24 £2,041.73 £2,051.15 £2,032.14 £2,071.03 £2,042.40 £2,039.38 £2,042.66

£2,352.30 £2,349.38 £2,380.20 £2,363.47 £2,406.05 £2,355.85 £2,366.72 £2,344.78 £2,389.65 £2,356.62 £2,353.13 £2,356.92

£2,822.76 £2,819.26 £2,856.24 £2,836.16 £2,887.26 £2,827.02 £2,840.06 £2,813.74 £2,867.58 £2,827.94 £2,823.76 £2,828.30

£953.28 £944.53 £940.69 £954.57 £943.53

£1,112.16 £1,101.94 £1,097.46 £1,113.66 £1,100.78

£1,271.04 £1,259.37 £1,254.25 £1,272.76 £1,258.04

£1,429.92 £1,416.79 £1,411.03 £1,431.85 £1,415.29

£1,747.68 £1,731.64 £1,724.60 £1,750.04 £1,729.80

£2,065.44 £2,046.47 £2,038.15 £2,068.22 £2,044.30

£2,383.20 £2,361.32 £2,351.72 £2,386.42 £2,358.82

£2,859.84 £2,833.58 £2,822.06 £2,863.70 £2,830.58

£943.37 £941.38 £944.47 £939.27 £942.30 £942.23 £944.83

£1,100.60 £1,098.27 £1,101.88 £1,095.82 £1,099.35 £1,099.26 £1,102.30

£1,257.83 £1,255.18 £1,259.30 £1,252.37 £1,256.40 £1,256.31 £1,259.78

£1,415.06 £1,412.07 £1,416.71 £1,408.91 £1,413.45 £1,413.34 £1,417.25

£1,729.52 £1,725.87 £1,731.54 £1,722.00 £1,727.55 £1,727.42 £1,732.20

£2,043.97 £2,039.65 £2,046.36 £2,035.09 £2,041.65 £2,041.49 £2,047.14

£2,358.43 £2,353.45 £2,361.18 £2,348.18 £2,355.75 £2,355.57 £2,362.08

£2,830.12 £2,824.14 £2,833.42 £2,817.82 £2,826.90 £2,826.68 £2,834.50

£936.12

£1,092.14

£1,248.16

£1,404.18

£1,716.22

£2,028.26

£2,340.30

£2,808.36

£944.63 £939.75 £942.31 £972.64 £956.25 £935.45 £955.23 £957.57 £949.72

£1,102.06 £1,096.38 £1,099.35 £1,134.74 £1,115.63 £1,091.35 £1,114.43 £1,117.16 £1,108.00

£1,259.51 £1,253.01 £1,256.41 £1,296.86 £1,275.01 £1,247.27 £1,273.64 £1,276.76 £1,266.30

£1,416.94 £1,409.63 £1,413.46 £1,458.96 £1,434.38 £1,403.17 £1,432.84 £1,436.35 £1,424.58

£1,731.82 £1,722.88 £1,727.57 £1,783.18 £1,753.13 £1,714.99 £1,751.25 £1,755.54 £1,741.16

£2,046.69 £2,036.13 £2,041.66 £2,107.38 £2,071.88 £2,026.80 £2,069.65 £2,074.72 £2,057.72

£2,361.57 £2,349.38 £2,355.77 £2,431.60 £2,390.63 £2,338.62 £2,388.07 £2,393.92 £2,374.30

£2,833.88 £2,819.26 £2,826.92 £2,917.92 £2,868.76 £2,806.34 £2,865.68 £2,872.70 £2,849.16

£940.14

£1,096.83

£1,253.52

£1,410.21

£1,723.59

£2,036.97

£2,350.35

£2,820.42

£953.28 £950.40 £955.47 £938.47 £945.79 £942.62 £946.47 £940.05

£1,112.16 £1,108.80 £1,114.72 £1,094.88 £1,103.41 £1,099.72 £1,104.21 £1,096.73

£1,271.04 £1,267.20 £1,273.97 £1,251.30 £1,261.05 £1,256.83 £1,261.96 £1,253.41

£1,429.92 £1,425.60 £1,433.21 £1,407.71 £1,418.68 £1,413.93 £1,419.70 £1,410.08

£1,747.68 £1,742.40 £1,751.70 £1,720.54 £1,733.95 £1,728.14 £1,735.19 £1,723.43

£2,065.44 £2,059.20 £2,070.19 £2,033.36 £2,049.20 £2,042.34 £2,050.67 £2,036.78

£2,383.20 £2,376.00 £2,388.68 £2,346.18 £2,364.47 £2,356.55 £2,366.17 £2,350.13

£2,859.84 £2,851.20 £2,866.42 £2,815.42 £2,837.36 £2,827.86 £2,839.40 £2,820.16

£934.16 £944.20 £946.97 £944.99 £953.33 £948.16 £934.16

£1,089.85 £1,101.56 £1,104.80 £1,102.49 £1,112.21 £1,106.18 £1,089.85

£1,245.55 £1,258.94 £1,262.63 £1,259.99 £1,271.11 £1,264.22 £1,245.55

£1,401.24 £1,416.30 £1,420.46 £1,417.49 £1,429.99 £1,422.24 £1,401.24

£1,712.63 £1,731.04 £1,736.12 £1,732.49 £1,747.77 £1,738.30 £1,712.63

£2,024.01 £2,045.76 £2,051.77 £2,047.48 £2,065.54 £2,054.34 £2,024.01

£2,335.40 £2,360.50 £2,367.43 £2,362.48 £2,383.32 £2,370.40 £2,335.40

£2,802.48 £2,832.60 £2,840.92 £2,834.98 £2,859.98 £2,844.48 £2,802.48

£953.30 £942.19 £941.65 £937.80 £944.25 £940.83 £934.16

£1,112.18 £1,099.22 £1,098.59 £1,094.10 £1,101.62 £1,097.64 £1,089.85

£1,271.07 £1,256.26 £1,255.54 £1,250.40 £1,259.00 £1,254.45 £1,245.55

£1,429.95 £1,413.29 £1,412.48 £1,406.70 £1,416.37 £1,411.25 £1,401.24

£1,747.72 £1,727.36 £1,726.37 £1,719.30 £1,731.12 £1,724.86 £1,712.63

£2,065.48 £2,041.42 £2,040.25 £2,031.90 £2,045.86 £2,038.47 £2,024.01

£2,383.25 £2,355.48 £2,354.13 £2,344.50 £2,360.62 £2,352.08 £2,335.40

£2,859.90 £2,826.58 £2,824.96 £2,813.40 £2,832.74 £2,822.50 £2,802.48

Macc Forest / Wildboarclough Macclesfield Marbury-cumQuoisley, Norbury, Wirswall Marton Mere Middlewich Millington Minshull Vernon, Leighton, Woolstanwood Mobberley Moston Mottram St.Andrew Nantwich Nether Alderley Newbold Astburycum-Moreton Newhall North Rode Odd Rode Ollerton/Marthall Over Alderley Peckforton Peover Superior Pickmere Plumley with Toft and Bexton Pott Shrigley Poynton with Worth Prestbury Rainow Rope Rostherne Sandbach Shavington-cumGresty Siddington Smallwood Snelson Somerford Sound, Austerson, Baddiley, Baddington Broomhall, Coole Pilate Spurstow Stapeley, Batherton Stoke, Hurleston Sutton Swettenham Tabley Tatton Twemlow Wardle Warmingham Weston, Basford Willaston

Band A £934.16

Band B £1,089.85

Band C £1,245.55

Band D £1,401.24

Band E £1,712.63

Band F £2,024.01

Band G £2,335.40

Band H £2,802.48

£934.34 £944.68

£1,090.06 £1,102.12

£1,245.79 £1,259.58

£1,401.51 £1,417.02

£1,712.96 £1,731.92

£2,024.40 £2,046.80

£2,335.85 £2,361.70

£2,803.02 £2,834.04

£949.95 £942.55 £970.62 £940.43 £934.16

£1,108.28 £1,099.64 £1,132.39 £1,097.17 £1,089.85

£1,266.61 £1,256.74 £1,294.16 £1,253.91 £1,245.55

£1,424.93 £1,413.83 £1,455.93 £1,410.65 £1,401.24

£1,741.58 £1,728.02 £1,779.47 £1,724.13 £1,712.63

£2,058.23 £2,042.20 £2,103.01 £2,037.60 £2,024.01

£2,374.88 £2,356.38 £2,426.55 £2,351.08 £2,335.40

£2,849.86 £2,827.66 £2,911.86 £2,821.30 £2,802.48

£951.50 £952.97 £939.35 £948.01 £953.97 £947.53

£1,110.08 £1,111.80 £1,095.91 £1,106.01 £1,112.97 £1,105.44

£1,268.67 £1,270.63 £1,252.47 £1,264.02 £1,271.97 £1,263.37

£1,427.25 £1,429.46 £1,409.03 £1,422.02 £1,430.96 £1,421.29

£1,744.42 £1,747.12 £1,722.15 £1,738.03 £1,748.95 £1,737.14

£2,061.58 £2,064.77 £2,035.26 £2,054.03 £2,066.94 £2,052.97

£2,378.75 £2,382.43 £2,348.38 £2,370.03 £2,384.93 £2,368.82

£2,854.50 £2,858.92 £2,818.06 £2,844.04 £2,861.92 £2,842.58

£939.91 £944.49 £956.34 £948.56 £940.45 £940.73 £942.31 £945.03 £944.14

£1,096.56 £1,101.90 £1,115.73 £1,106.65 £1,097.19 £1,097.52 £1,099.35 £1,102.53 £1,101.49

£1,253.22 £1,259.32 £1,275.12 £1,264.75 £1,253.94 £1,254.31 £1,256.41 £1,260.04 £1,258.86

£1,409.87 £1,416.73 £1,434.51 £1,422.84 £1,410.68 £1,411.10 £1,413.46 £1,417.54 £1,416.21

£1,723.18 £1,731.56 £1,753.29 £1,739.03 £1,724.17 £1,724.68 £1,727.57 £1,732.55 £1,730.93

£2,036.48 £2,046.38 £2,072.07 £2,055.21 £2,037.65 £2,038.25 £2,041.66 £2,047.55 £2,045.63

£2,349.78 £2,361.22 £2,390.85 £2,371.40 £2,351.13 £2,351.83 £2,355.77 £2,362.57 £2,360.35

£2,819.74 £2,833.46 £2,869.02 £2,845.68 £2,821.36 £2,822.20 £2,826.92 £2,835.08 £2,832.42

£945.37 £959.09 £946.15 £946.55 £943.38 £944.82 £956.01 £953.67

£1,102.92 £1,118.93 £1,103.83 £1,104.31 £1,100.61 £1,102.29 £1,115.34 £1,112.61

£1,260.49 £1,278.79 £1,261.53 £1,262.07 £1,257.84 £1,259.76 £1,274.68 £1,271.56

£1,418.05 £1,438.63 £1,419.22 £1,419.83 £1,415.07 £1,417.23 £1,434.01 £1,430.50

£1,733.18 £1,758.33 £1,734.61 £1,735.35 £1,729.53 £1,732.17 £1,752.68 £1,748.39

£2,048.29 £2,078.02 £2,049.98 £2,050.86 £2,043.99 £2,047.11 £2,071.34 £2,066.27

£2,363.42 £2,397.72 £2,365.37 £2,366.38 £2,358.45 £2,362.05 £2,390.02 £2,384.17

£2,836.10 £2,877.26 £2,838.44 £2,839.66 £2,830.14 £2,834.46 £2,868.02 £2,861.00

£941.05 £940.09 £946.05 £948.72 £937.62

£1,097.89 £1,096.77 £1,103.73 £1,106.84 £1,093.89

£1,254.74 £1,253.46 £1,261.41 £1,264.96 £1,250.16

£1,411.58 £1,410.14 £1,419.08 £1,423.08 £1,406.43

£1,725.27 £1,723.51 £1,734.43 £1,739.32 £1,718.97

£2,038.95 £2,036.87 £2,049.78 £2,055.56 £2,031.51

£2,352.63 £2,350.23 £2,365.13 £2,371.80 £2,344.05

£2,823.16 £2,820.28 £2,838.16 £2,846.16 £2,812.86

£940.79 £939.13

£1,097.59 £1,095.65

£1,254.39 £1,252.18

£1,411.19 £1,408.70

£1,724.79 £1,721.75

£2,038.38 £2,034.79

£2,351.98 £2,347.83

£2,822.38 £2,817.40

£948.48 £941.65 £955.30 £939.07 £934.16 £953.80 £947.47 £950.31 £939.90 £943.90

£1,106.56 £1,098.58 £1,114.51 £1,095.57 £1,089.85 £1,112.76 £1,105.38 £1,108.70 £1,096.55 £1,101.21

£1,264.64 £1,255.53 £1,273.74 £1,252.09 £1,245.55 £1,271.74 £1,263.30 £1,267.09 £1,253.20 £1,258.54

£1,422.72 £1,412.47 £1,432.95 £1,408.60 £1,401.24 £1,430.70 £1,421.21 £1,425.47 £1,409.85 £1,415.85

£1,738.88 £1,726.36 £1,751.39 £1,721.63 £1,712.63 £1,748.64 £1,737.04 £1,742.24 £1,723.15 £1,730.49

£2,055.04 £2,040.23 £2,069.81 £2,034.64 £2,024.01 £2,066.56 £2,052.86 £2,059.01 £2,036.45 £2,045.11

£2,371.20 £2,354.12 £2,388.25 £2,347.67 £2,335.40 £2,384.50 £2,368.68 £2,375.78 £2,349.75 £2,359.75

£2,845.44 £2,824.94 £2,865.90 £2,817.20 £2,802.48 £2,861.40 £2,842.42 £2,850.94 £2,819.70 £2,831.70

Wincle

£934.16

£1,089.85

£1,245.55

£1,401.24

£1,712.63

£2,024.01

£2,335.40

£2,802.48

Wistaston

£943.58

£1,100.84

£1,258.11

£1,415.37

£1,729.90

£2,044.42

£2,358.95

£2,830.74

Worleston, Poole, Aston Juxta Mondrum

£940.21

£1,096.91

£1,253.62

£1,410.32

£1,723.73

£2,037.13

£2,350.53

£2,820.64

Wrenbury-cumFrith

£939.31

£1,095.85

£1,252.41

£1,408.96

£1,722.07

£2,035.16

£2,348.27

£2,817.92

Wybunbury

£945.13

£1,102.64

£1,260.17

£1,417.69

£1,732.74

£2,047.77

£2,362.82

£2,835.38

Wilmslow

£934.16

£1,089.85

£1,245.55

£1,401.24

£1,712.63

£2,024.01

£2,335.40

£2,802.48

Lisa Quinn, Borough Treasurer and Head of Assets

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1999

1.4 VVTi S 2000 3 Door Hatch

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1.1s,air conditioning, central locking, electric windows, cd player, power steering, Taxed MOT’D, 38k miles, excellent runner and price first to see will buy lady owner. £2400 ono

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MAZDA 323F 1.8.

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£1,200 ono 0151 339 9587

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£3,500 07901 815317

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0796 1052374 NANTWICH

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£3,100 ono

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PEUGEOT 306 MERIDIAN

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MITSUBISHI SHOGUN

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Tel. 01928724697

Rover

£3,600 ono

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Toyota

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Chilli Pack, 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, substantially reduced

ROVER 75 CONNOISSEUR AUTO

2000, 129,000 miles, high spec, including dual zone climate control, electric leather seats, 6 airbags. No rust or dents. Phone for details.

£1,200

01270 589125 or 07754 046929

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SUZUKI SWIFT 1.5 GLX

Bargain £4,950

2007 (07), 1 owner, 20,000 miles, metallic red, air con, elec windows, keyless central locking, radio cd, alloys, Suzuki fsh, Suzuki warranty until June 2010

07970 082787 01244 539334 No Timewasters

01244 377912 or 07789 347826

£6,250 ono

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£3,250

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£12995 07867 805035

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How they stand BLUE SQUARE PREMIER Burton Albion ...... Cambridge Utd ... Torquay Utd ........ Histon ................. Stevenage Boro.. Kidderminster H.. Crawley Town ..... Oxford Utd .......... Wrexham ............ Kettering Town.... Rushden & D ...... Mansfield Town... Eastbourne Boro. Altrincham........... Salisbury City...... Weymouth .......... Ebbsfleet Utd ...... York City ............. Woking................ Forest Green R... Barrow ................ Grays Athletic ..... Northwich Vics.... Lewes .................

P 36 38 36 34 36 34 36 37 34 32 37 36 35 36 36 36 32 34 37 36 35 35 35 37

W 23 19 19 18 18 18 16 18 15 15 13 16 15 13 12 11 10 8 8 8 9 9 4 4

Pts 75 70 66 63 63 59 57 57 55 54 51 50 49 46 44 42 38 37 37 37 36 35 21 17

P 32 31 29 33 32 32 32 31 33 34 31 32 33 34 34 34 32 33 33 34 32 33

W 20 17 16 17 16 16 15 14 15 14 13 13 9 12 10 10 9 9 8 7 7 5

Pts 69 58 57 56 55 52 52 51 51 51 45 44 40 39 39 37 36 36 33 33 26 26

VODKAT PREMIER AFC Fylde........... Newcastle Town.. New Mills ............ Glossop North E . Congleton Town.. Squires Gate....... Ashton Athletic.... Silsden AFC........ Atherton LR ........ Runcorn Linnets . Bacup Borough... Alsager Town ...... Maine Road ........ Ramsbottom U* .. Flixton ................. Nelson ................ Formby ............... Winsford United .. Abbey Hey .......... St Helens Town... Atherton Colls ..... Colne ..................

P 26 30 26 28 29 32 31 29 30 26 23 28 32 27 32 30 29 32 31 28 32 27

W 20 19 19 17 17 11 13 12 10 12 11 13 11 9 7 7 9 8 8 7 6 5

Pts 63 63 59 56 55 46 45 43 42 42 41 41 37 32 32 31 30 30 28 24 23 22

MOSS FARM SEVENS Premier Division

ID Glass.............. Hartford Golf ....... Thinkprint............ RW Joinery ......... Johnnos Hair ...... Maxton Susp....... Kelly’s Plumbers . KB Windows ....... Barnton Travel .... Chapels Wine ..... BRB Builders ...... Smee Timber ...... Pakmo Const ...... Powerplace.........

P 20 20 21 19 20 21 19 19 21 19 18 19 19 19

W 14 13 10 11 10 10 9 9 6 7 5 6 3 0

Pts 45 43 35 35 34 32 31 30 24 22 19 18 12 7

W 15 13 12 10 9 9 8 7 7 5 5 2 3 2

Pts 48 43 37 33 32 30 28 27 26 22 19 10 10 8

W 18 16 15 14 12 9 9 7 7 7 6 5 4 3

Pts 54 50 47 43 40 29 27 24 23 23 20 18 15 9

Division One

CSB Const.......... The Indian .......... County Comm..... BM ...................... Franks Paving..... Vale Royal .......... Roberts ............... Wozu-Woodside . Sproston’s Sncks Midpoint 18 ......... Thomas Hardie ... Northwich Police. RL Supporters .... Weaverham SS ..

P 19 19 20 19 18 19 19 18 20 19 19 19 19 19

Division Two

Deepstore ........... Cheshrie Tand .... Swift.................... AJS Eng.............. EVC .................... Spinner & Berg ... OYB .................... Motorbodycare.... Real Atmos ......... Gemini Auto D .... Roberts Bakery... Rojac .................. Kingfisher............ Lawrences ..........

P 22 21 20 21 21 20 21 20 20 20 21 22 20 21 P 23 25 24 25 23 23 23 24 24 25 24 23 23 23 24 24

P W 19 18 20 14 20 9 18 9 20 7 20 8 20 7 19 6 20 6 20 4 20 2 20 3

Pts 55 45 31 29 28 28 25 22 22 17 15 12

Division Five

PDS .................... Tectonics............. Flamecare........... New Era.............. NFG .................... Tarporley Lions ... Weaverham ........ John Mills Build... TSS..................... Megamind...........

P W 15 15 15 7 15 8 15 7 16 6 16 6 16 5 15 4 16 4 15 2

Pts 45 26 25 24 21 20 18 15 13 11

SNOOKER Division One

Owley Wood C.... Victoria A ............ Bostock A ........... Utd/Servs A ........ M/Legion D ......... Pockets C ........... Castle Private A.. Hartford C ........... Winsford A .......... Owley Wood D.... M/Legion B ......... Owley Wood A.... Utd/Servs D ........ Hartford B ...........

P 22 22 22 21 22 22 22 21 22 22 22 22 22 22

W 20 18 17 16 13 11 11 9 10 7 6 5 5 5

Pts 114 103 97 88 83 83 78 69 69 66 59 55 54 53

W 17 14 14 11 14 11 9 8 11 7 8 5 3

Pts 99 85 81 77 77 76 69 67 6 65 64 56 42

Division Two

Castle Private B.. Victoria D ............ Moulton A ........... Cygnet D............. Winnington A ...... Winnington C ...... Hartford A ........... Pockets A ........... Pockets D ........... Winsford B .......... Owley Wood B.... Pot Bank A ......... Bostock D ...........

P 20 21 20 20 21 20 21 21 20 20 20 20 20

Division Three

Cygnet B............. M/Legion C ......... Castle Private C.. Wharton C .......... Victoria C ............ Utd/servs C......... Wharton B........... Wharton A........... Victoria B ............ Meadow A........... Castle Private D.. Bostock B ........... Winnington D ...... Meadow B........... Pot Bank B .........

P 24 25 24 25 24 23 24 24 23 24 23 24 23 23 23

W 20 20 16 16 14 14 12 11 12 9 9 8 7 5 6

Pts 119 111 104 101 96 93 88 78 74 71 70 70 64 53 52

RUGBY NORTH 2 WEST Rochdale ............ Altrincham Kersal Rossendale......... Leigh................... Lymm.................. New Brighton ...... Northwich............ Wilmslow ............ Broughton Park... Liverpool St H ..... Sandbach ........... Blackburn............

P 18 18 17 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19

W 15 12 11 11 11 10 8 8 7 7 6 3

Pts 30 25 23 22 22 21 17 16 15 14 12 7

SOUTH LANCS/ CHESHIRE ONE Burnage .............. Widnes................ Wirral .................. Sale .................... Bowdon............... Ormskirk ............. Hoylake............... Vagabonds.......... Wigan ................. Winnington Park . Dukinfield............

P 18 17 17 17 17 17 17 16 17 17 18

W 15 14 12 12 10 8 8 5 4 3 2

Pts 31 28 25 24 20 16 16 10 8 6 4

HOCKEY NORTH MENS LEAGUE Division Two

Division Three

TB ....................... Mid Cheshire M .. EBG .................... FOW ................... Dales Diggers ..... Amber Lounge .... Hormbreys Butch Weaver Vale Utd. 8 Skins................ Linpac Allibert ..... Lacagole ............. RJ Signs ............. Vale Royal Celt ... Able Systems...... AD....................... Cheshire Ink .......

Vaseco................ Harrisons ............ Jac Plumb & H.... WNSS................. Wheatsheaf ........ Newbury Data..... IMS ..................... RA Design .......... MR ...................... AH Electrical ....... The Old Bill ......... On Site Serv .......

MID CHESHIRE LEAGUE

UNIBOND PREMIER Eastwood Town .. Nantwich Town ... Ilkeston Town...... Hednesford Town Bradford Park A .. North Ferriby Utd Kendal Town ....... Guiseley.............. FC Utd of Manc .. Ashton Utd.......... Marine................. Ossett Town........ Frickley Athletic .. Witton Albion ...... Worksop Town .... Buxton ................ Whitby Town ....... Cammell Laird .... Boston Utd.......... Matlock Town...... Leigh Genesis..... Prescot Cables ...

Witton Albion - UniBond League Premier Division Four

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Pts 64 44 44 43 40 38 33 33 28 25 25 23 21 21 19 16

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Lytham St Anne’s Didsbury ............. Northern.............. Bramhall ............. Southport ............ Urmston .............. Liverpool Sefton.. Northop Hall........ Winnington Park . Wrexham ............ Springfields U ..... Preston Men’s 2s

P 21 21 21 21 21 21 21 21 21 21 21 21

W 18 16 11 9 9 8 8 6 6 7 7 5

Pts 56 49 36 33 29 28 26 23 22 22 22 16

DOMINOES NORTHWICH AND DISTRICT CLUBS & PUBS Wings B .............. Lostock A............ Comberbach BC . Hartford B ........... Gladstone C........ Castle Priv A....... Castle Priv B....... Barn Owl............. Barnton CC B ..... Barnton CC A ..... Winn Rec A......... Rudheath A ........ Wings A .............. Hartford A ...........

P 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24

W 13 14 10 9 9 8 8 10 7 8 7 7 7 4

Pts 36 36 27 27 25 24 24 22 22 21 21 19 18 14

Resurgent Witton on the up after victory WITTON Albion continued their climb up the UniBond Premier table after an impressive home win over play-off chasing North Ferriby United on Saturday. The 2-1 victory moved Albion up to 14th in the league and six points ahead of the first relegation spot, currently occupied by Boston United. It marks a remarkable turnaround for Witton and their manager Gary Finley who has taken his side from the bottom of the league in January to midtable in three months. Finley was delighted with his team’s performance at Wincham Park against North Ferriby and says that Witton are now a match for anybody in the division. “Confidence is a big thing,” he said. “Our performances at Bradford, Marine, Eastwood and now North Ferriby, it proves that our players should have no fear. No matter who we play, they know they are going to be in for a game. “The players have done ever so well and we couldn’t ask for more really. We just need to keep distancing ourselves from the relegation zone but we cannot relax.” On Saturday, Witton survived a late scare as, leading 2-1, the referee ruled out a late header from United skipper Paul Foot, which led to an onfield confrontation between the match official and the United management. Witton took the lead on 26 minutes thanks to a John Lawless penalty but the Yorkshire visitors were level 11 minutes later when Foot scored from close range. After the break, North Ferriby’s Kevin Larvin was sent off while seven visiting players were also cautioned. And seven minutes from time, Witton made the visitors pay as Kieran Lugsden met Brad Maylett’s cross to send the 245-crowd home happy.

Vodkat League WINSFORD United’s disastrous run of results in 2009 continued on Saturday with a disappointing home defeat to Ashton Athletic. The Blues, playing in front of just 72 supporters at the Barton Stadium, had taken the lead against the visitors through David Barnes just after half-time. But “two minutes of madness” left Winsford 2-1 down after a free kick and an opportunist strike from Joe Fielding handed Athletic the points. Boss Joe Gibiliru was left frustrated by the defeat that leaves the Blues just seven points above the Vodkat Premier relegation places in 18th position. “I was very disappointed, we were winning 1-0 but then two minutes of madness has cost us,” said Gibiliru. “One goal was scored from a free kick and then a basic goalkeeping error has handed them the lead. It was just not what we needed.” “I was getting ready to bring on two strikers to kill off the game just as it happened. “We dominated for large parts of the game but we are just not getting the luck.” ■ Turn to the back page for news of Gibiliru’s swoop for five new signings as he battles to halt the slump.

ON TARGET: Kieran Lugsden scored Witton’s winner against North Ferriby United on Saturday. RS060908Witton-007 This Saturday, Witton face a tough clash when they visit third-from-bottom Matlock Town (3pm).

Finley added: “There are all important games and the Matlock fixture is no different.”

Northwich Vics - Blue Square Premier

Preece: It’s all about winning NORTHWICH Vics went into last night’s crucial cross-border clash with Wrexham on the back of a tough 4-1 defeat at promotion-hunting Cambridge United. Despite showing resilience and scoring on 35 minutes thanks to a superb Luke Joyce strike on debut, Vics went down to goals from Chris Holroyd, Scott Rendell (2) and Andy Parkinson. Manager Andy Preece had no complaints after the defeat at the Trade Recruitment Stadium. “Having watched the game back, we weathered the storm

Struggling United fail to stop rot

DEBUT GOAL: Luke Joyce (left) scored on his debut for Vics which pleased boss Andy Preece.

said that with a dozen games to go, only wins will do. “In the position we are in, we have to start winning whether the opposition are at the top, middle, or bottom of the league,” he added. Preece was hoping for a bumper crowd to turn up at the Marston’s Arena last night as promotion-chasing Wrexham visited Vics in a vital league clash.

but two errors have cost us dear. “We matched them for much of the game but in the end Cambridge, who

■ For a report of last night’s clash with the Dragons go to our website www.midcheshirechronicle.co.uk

are a good side, had too much for us.” Preece, who still to register his first win as Vics’ caretaker boss,

Points are vital for Barnton Cheshire League BARNTON resume their battle to avoid the drop from Cheshire League Division One on Saturday with the weight of the division upon them. The Townfield Lane outfit, who defeated Lostock Gralam Reserves 4-0 in the Mid Cheshire FA Saturday Cup semi-final on Saturday, saw relegation rivals Linotype/Cheadle pick up a surprise 3-1 win over fifth-placed Styal lifiting them above Barnton. This Saturday, Mick Duckett’s men face a crucial clash as 11th-placed Billinge are the visitors (3pm). Duckett said: “All our rivals have got games in hand and they all won so we have got to win on Saturday. If we don’t then it’s looking pretty dire. “We have got six games left so if we are going to stay up then we have got to get a result.” ■ Lostock Gralam did not enjoy their break from Cheshire League Division Two action at the weekend. The fifth-placed Grey Lambs lost to Middlewich Town in their MCFASC semi-final clash. This Saturday, they host Moore United in the league at Moss Farm on Saturday (3pm).

Sport in detail FOOTBALL

MOSS FARM SEVEN-A-SIDE LEAGUE Premier Division: Powerplace 0 RW Joinery 1, Thinkprint 5 Chapels Wine Bar 0, Hartford Golf 2 Smee Timber 0, Maxton Suspension 1 ID Glass 4, Barnton Travel 1 Kelly’s Plumbers 0. Division One: Vale Royal 2 Franks Paving 2, Weaverham Sea Scouts 0 The Indian 4, Sproston’s Snacks 1 Wozu-Woodside 1, Thomas Hardie 2 County Commercial 1. Division Two: Motorbodycare 2 Roberts Bakery 1, Gemini Automatic Doors 4 Rojac 0, Real Atmos

0 Kingfisher 0, Cheshire Tandoori 1 Spinner & Bergamot 1, Roberts Bakery 0 Cheshire Tandoori 15. Division Three: Dales Diggers 3 FOW 2, Mid-Cheshire Mortgages 0 EBG 0, Hormbreys Butchers 2 Weaver Vale Utd 3, Linpac Allibert 2 8 Skins 2, AD 3 RJ Signs 0, Cheshire Ink 2 Lacagole 0. Division Four: Wheatsheaf 2 The Old Bill 0, Vaseco 2 Jac Plumbing & Heating 0, RA Design 1 AH Electrical 2, Harrisons 2 MR 2. Division Five: Megamind 2 TSS 1, John Mills

Builders 0 AFC Weaverham 1, New Era 0 NFG 0.

SNOOKER

MID CHESHIRE LEAGUE Division One: Victoria A 2 Bostock A 5, M/Legion D 5 Utd/servs A 2, Owley Wood A 3 Hartford B 4, Owley Wood D 3 M/Legion B 4, Hartford C 2 Owley Wood C 5, Winsford A 1 Pockets C 6, Utd/Servs D 4 Castle Private A 3. Division Two: Pockets A 6 Hartford A 1, Pockets D 3 Moulton A 4, Bostock D 4 Owley Wood B 3, Winnington A 0 Victoria D 7, Pot Bank A 5 Winnington C 2, Castle Private B 6 Winsford B 1.

Division Three: Wharton A 3 Bostock B 4, Victoria B 3 Castle Private D 4, Utd/Servs C 6 Pot Bank B 1, Castle Private C 5 Victoria C 2, Meadow A 2 Wharton B 5, M/Legion C 5 Wharton C 2.

DOMINOES

NORTHWICH AND DISTRICT CLUBS & PUBS Barnton CC B 5 Barn Owl 7, Winn Rec A 6 Cast Priv A 6, Comberbach BC 6 Gladstone C 6, Wings A 4 Hartford B 8, Castle Priv B 6 Lostock A 6, Rudheath A 5 Barnton CC A 7, Hartford A 6 Wings B 6.

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Park battle hard but Wirral prove too tough WINNINGTON Park failed to pull off a hat-trick of victories in Cheshire and South Lancs One after visitors Wirral proved too strong. A full-strength Park side, buoyed by the return of kicker Ben Elliot and second row Ian Moriarty, started well at a windy Burrows Hill but had just an Elliot penalty to show for their efforts

as the Merseyside visitors went into the break 8-3 in front. Playing into the wind Park took the game to third-placed Wirral and deservedly drew level after hooker Matt Dodds intercepted a pass and sprinted upfield before finding the supporting Elliot who outpaced the defence to score a great try.

But that was the end of the scoring exploits for the hosts who were made to pay for some indiscipline and missed tackles as Wirral ran in three converted tries to complete the 29-8 victory. Park can now enjoy a week off before crucial league encounters with Dukinfield, Wigan and Isle of Man-based

Vagabonds. Skipper Mark Patterson said: “Three wins would help finish the season on a high and, considering the tough times the club has had to endure, 12 points would be a respectable finish.” Other scores: Broughton Park 3rds 22 WP 2nds 20; Liverpool St Helens 3rds 25 WP Vags 0.

Depleted Blacks lose out at Lymm pushovers and to be fair we struggled a bit in the scrum. “We are looking at next season now and really targeting the forwards. We know that we will need to beef up the pack if we want to compete at the top of this league.” This Saturday, Northwich visit Cheshire and South Lancs hopefuls Wirral (3pm) in their Cheshire Vase semi-final tie. They will still be able to select Aussie centre Stacey Hosking who will be subject to a disciplinary panel meeting next week, after he was sent off in last week’s home win over Liverpool St Helens. Other scores: Northwich U15s 45 Macclesfield U15s (tries: Sheppard, Collier, Kitt, Beesley, Byrne, Vandersteen, Barlow; cons: Sheppard (4),Vandersteen.

ATHLETICS: An impressive number of Vale Royal athletes have been selected to represent Cheshire in the English Schools Cross County Championships at Castle Donnington this weekend. Eighteen and a further six reserves will make the journey from Mid Cheshire to Leicestershire for the showcase schools event to pull on a county vest as part of the squad of 48. Vale Royal coach Sean McGrath said: “Out of 48, it’s a very high proportion of the squad. Warrington are sending 14 so with our 18, there are not many representing Cheshire from the rest of the county. “It a very difficult competition but we are hoping that perhaps Rebecca Craigie and Megan Huxley will be challenging for honours.” Athletes finishing in the top eight in the Year 8/9 and Year 10/11 races will be selected to represent England Schools at the international fixture against the home nations at Bangor, Wales on Saturday, March 28.

Northwich Head North

TRY TIME: Northwich’s man of the match Chris James scored in the Blacks’ defeat at Lymm on Saturday. RS260108NWRFC-006

Wasteful Winnington throw away vital lead WINNINGTON Park’s battle for Northern League Division Two West survival continued on Saturday as visitors Bramhall stole a share of the spoils. Park, who are locked with three other teams on 22 points in the battle to avoid the drop and the point taken from their clash at Sir John Deane’s will seen in the light of the one that got away.

Park had a 2-0 lead going into the final ten minutes thanks to strikes from Steve Campagnaro and Peter Evans. But with the game seemingly in the bag, Park lost concentration and conceded twice, the final goal being scored with just two minutes to go. ■ In contrast to Park’s first-team’s survival scrap, the second team clinched

the Kukri North West Division Five South title on Saturday thanks to a comprehensive 10-2 victory over Rhyl and District 2nds. Four goals from Simon Livingstone were complemented by single efforts from Simon Pinson, John Stackhouse, Jeff Dodd, James Charlton and Mike Dodd to complete the rout and spark

wild celebrations. The 2nds continued their form by claiming an 8-3 victory over Wrexham 2nds (Charlton 2, M Dodd, Lavin, Pinson 3, Stackhouse). Other scores: Oxton 5ths 0 Park 3rds 2. Winnington host Didsbury Northern (2pm) on Saturday and the 2nds take on Crewe Vagrants 2nds (12.30pm).

Super seconds are simply the best CHAMPIONS: Winnington Park 2nds have won North West Division Five South.

SWIMMING: An inspirational performance from Winsford SC’s Harriet Milne at the DSE (Disability Sports Events) National Junior Championships at Sheffield earned praise from club officials. The 17-year-old, representing the North West, competed in the 50m butterfly, 100m & 400m freestyle, the 100m individual medley and the 400m medley relay. Harriet, from Kingsley, recorded six personal best times in the individual events and brought home six silver medals. Coach David Pettengell SILVER said: “I was extremely pleased and proud of SUCCESS: Harriet in the way she Harriet Milne. approached these championships. She was positive and focused on what she wanted to achieve, she set about her task of competing to compete and as her results showed that with determination and believe, anything is possible.” Club spokesman Brent Ion added: “We as a club are very proud of her achievements and especially her attitude to a hard training regime.” ■ Northwich Swimming Club claimed victory at the Papoose Relay gala at Woolston, Warrington on Saturday. Their overall total of 83 points was too good for rival squads from Warrington Warriors, Liverpool Penguins and St Helens.

Vale Royal’s county call

NORTHWICH came close to pulling off what would have Rugby union been a famous victory at minutes to go but we ran out of Lymm on Saturday. steam. Three of their tries were The Blacks, who had seven players missing from the November encounter which saw Northwich win 23-13, battled valiantly at Crouchley Lane but in the end were undone in the final stages to lose out 31-15. The scoreline was harsh on the visitors, who led 7-5 at half-time thanks to a Matt Bebbington try and Richard Dale conversion, and 15-12 with just a quarter of the game to go. Man of the match Chris James had kept Northwich on terms with the hosts with a powerful try and Dale had given the Blacks the lead with a well-struck penalty. But it was not to be for the under-strength Moss Farm side as Lymm’s forwards took control of the game and added three tries to clinch the North West Two points. Chairman Sam Naylor said: “We matched them until about 15

ROUNDUp Harriet’s silver success

WINNINGTON Park 2nds celebrate winning the North West Division Five South title on Saturday after smashing 10 goals past Rhyl and District (see report above). The joy was increased by another win on Sunday when freescoring Park landed eight more. The double-header added the gloss to an already impressive season for the champs.

Hockey (left to right): James Charlton, Tom Hughes, Simon Pinson, Andy Palin (GK, Capt), Karl Kueres, Pete Huggon, Andy Wilson, Dan Jones, Simon Livingstone, Mike Dodd. Front row: Tom Witter, Julian Buckle, Ric Evans, Matt Morley, John Stackhouse, Jeff Dodd. Absent from photo: Robin Bowden, Mark Whalley, Mark Kueres and Kieran

ROWING: Northwich Rowing Club were out in force at the North of England Head of the River meet at Chester, bringing home with three victories. The Vet D eight of Bob Jepson, Simon Crouchley, Geoff Simms, Ray Smith, George Perrin, Paul Clay, Mathew Hackett, Doug Pickup and cox Jonty Moore clocked the fastest veteran time of the day with a finish time of 17.58. The Women’s Vet Novice crew, in their first race of the season, also claimed victory as Elaine Hempsted, Susan Easton, Clare Holt, Angela Message, Josie Bell, Louise Cross, Liz Kennedy, Cheryl Williams and cox Jonty Moore recorded a time of 22.39. The junior section of the club were well represented and the Women’s J15 coxed quad beat off strong competition from King’s Chester, Merchant Taylors School and two Yarm School crews to take the title in a time of 20.27.

Owen reels in final win

ANGLING: Barry Owen claimed victory in the final match of Barnton and Frodsham AC’s season. His all-roach net of 8-8-0 was enough to win the Saturday fixture on Heesom’s Pool ahead of Dave Blears and Steve Walker. Last Wednesday, Kenny Carter reeled in the plaudits after his 9-11-12 of skimmers and roach was enough to pip second-placed Owen and third-placed Mark Emmison. The club’s new season will begin on June 15.

Sapphires finish on top

NETBALL: Northwich Sapphires’ third team claimed an impressive victory over Lymm. Clair Worswick was the star of the show for the second-placed Sapphires as they ran out 26-15 winners over their visitors who lie just one place behind them in Warrington and District League Division Two.

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BLUES SIGN FIVE IN BID TO HALT SLIDE WINSFORD United boss Football Joe Gibiliru has signed By Ben Coulbeck five players in a bid to beat the dreaded drop.

The frustrated manager has seen his side go from play-off chasers to relegation battlers following a disastrous run of results in the Vodkat Premier. The Blues are still without a league win in 2009 but Gibiliru believes his new squad can climb away from the league’s bottom two and secure their Premier status for next season. Les Miranda, a prolific goalscorer in non-league football, has returned to the Barton Stadium having left the club at the end of last season. Fans’ favourite Miranda is joined by young goalkeeper Joe Hancock, centre-half Jordan Neil, left midfielder James Hilton and Peter Hanlon. Gibiliru said: “We need goals which is why I have brought back Les but I also need someone at the other end to stop goals too. “I know I have been saying this for weeks now but it really is time to bounce back. “It’s not as if we are playing

badly, it’s just that we are making mistakes and not taking our chances which we cannot afford to do.” Last Saturday, the Blues threw away a single-goal lead and conceded two in two minutes at home to Ashton Athletic – the second goal the result of glaring error by keeper Jamie Mottershead. It was a bitter pill to swallow for the Blues and their manager, who said, before last night’s rearranged home clash with Ramsbottom United, that his team want to fight for the future of the club. “The lads came in after the game very frustrated, they were arguing with each other and blaming one another. They do care and want to turn it around,” he said. “We really need about three or four wins to make sure that we are safe and I have made a few signings who will be looking to get involved.” This Saturday, the Blues face a crucial home clash with bottom club Colne (3pm).

GUESS WHO’S BACK: Les Miranda has been re-signed by Joe Gibiliru (inset) to score the goals that could secure Winsford United’s safety.

Acton Bridge shine on national stage Martial arts STUDENTS got a kick out of earning national pride in Manchester. Acton Bridge Tae Kwon-do Club returned from the Amateur Martial Arts Championships weighed down by 15 trophies and four medals. Charlie Downham led the way at the Armitage Centre, Fallowfield, with two golds while Keanu Ollier picked up a winners’ and runners-up trophy. Jack Percival also won a gold and silver. Charlotte Doughton (s), Jack Nagle (2s), Jago Roberts (s), Adam James (s,b), Matthew Lanceley (b), Scott Lumsden (b) completed the club’s podium finishers. Emily Smithies, Jonathan Gough, George Percival and Daniel Berg also earned medals. Instructor Gary Smithies said: “It was fantastic. We had some beginners, some that have been with us a while and some experienced students so we had success across the board. “I had a feeling that we would have some good results but I didn’t expect that! I am really proud of them all.” Acton Bridge Tae Kwon-do Club train at the Parish Rooms on Hill Top Road on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6.30pm-8.30pm. Anyone interested in joining the club can take TROPHY TIME: Students at Acton Bridge Tae Kwon-do Club claimed 15 trophies and four advantage of a free taster session. For further medals at the AMA National Championships at Manchester. RS160309TKD-001 details call 01606 872393.

The Grange youngsters brew up FA Cup glory School sport

PUPILS from the Grange realised every schoolboy’s dream by lifting the FA Cup. It may not have been the real competition but it mattered not to the under 13s squad that won the Independent Schools FA Cup final at Burton Albion’s Pirelli Stadium. The Hartford school faced Alleyn’s, from London, and were roared on by 150 supporters from Mid Cheshire at the Blue Square Premier club’s ground, home of the Brewers, and they had good cause to celebrate as the Grange ran out 2-1 winners. They took the lead in the 12th minute when Oliver Walker met a cross from the left and sent a looping header in off the post. Alleyn’s soon replied but a minute into the second half, the Grange were back in front when Callum Saunders eluded his marker, rounded the keeper and passed the ball into the empty net. The Grange defence was put under sustained pressure late in the game but they held firm to secure a famous victory. Stand-out players included keeper Rory Boath, Dan Bruce and James Hayes but man-of-the-match honours went to Declan Poole. The Grange’s triumphant squad: Rory Boath, Oli Deverall, Conor Gay, James Hayes, Dan Lord, Angus Hayward, Danny Oakley, Poole, Callum Saunders, Oliver Walker (captain), Dan Bruce, Harry Pickup, James Donnelly, Jonathan Wilson, Chris Goldie, Robert Walker. Coach Dave Ridley said: “We are all absolutely thrilled to win the cup and would like to congratulate the whole under 13s team for their sterling performance.” ■ Rudheath Social Club lifted the Mid Cheshire District FA Cup on Sunday after they defeated Winsford-based The Gate. A brace from Mike Harrison and one from Stuart Tulloch completed the 3-0 victory at Winsford United’s Barton Stadium. Rudheath will be attempting to win a cup double when they take on Winsford side The Ark, at Middlewich Town’s Seddon Street ground, this Sunday (11am), in the Mid Cheshire Sunday League Cup Final.

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