Mid Cheshire Chronicle, 3/5/09 by James Shepherd

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Wednesday, June 3, 2009

Six in court over fake washing powder allegations

FLOODING SHUTDOWN

GO SLOW: Long tail-backs throughout the area resulted from the burst main.

By Dave Goodban ALMOST 1,000 children got an unexpected day off yesterday (Tuesday) when two Northwich schools had their water supply cut off after a main burst.

Rudheath Primary and High Schools sent their pupils home after the huge pipeline burst outside Roberts Bakery at around 6am. And traffic chaos followed around the town when the busy A556 dual carriageway was closed in both directions. Thousands of homes across Davenham, Hartford, Rudheath and Wincham were left without water, and secondary

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Roads and schools closed by burst main traffic routes in and out of Northwich were gridlocked. A Cheshire Police spokeswoman said: “The Manchester-bound carriageway was closed at the Gadbrook Park traffic lights, and the Chester-bound carriageway was closed from Davenham roundabout.” She added: “The road is expected to be closed for several hours and motorists are advised to find alternative routes.” The high school, with 650 pupils, and

A GROUP of six men accused of smuggling 25,000 kilograms of counterfeit soap powder into Winsford have appeared in court. The co-defendants, all from Stoke-on-Trent, had the fake powder shipped into Britain from China and stashed in a warehouse on Winsford Industrial Estate, prosecutors claim. It is also alleged they smuggled 2,875 cartons of imitation Persil hidden in the lock-up at the Phoenix Centre on Road One. Michael Baggaley, 23; Justin Campbell, 38; Steven Charlesworth, 45; Daniel Foulkes, 22; Martin Forrester, 37 and a 17-year-old male, who cannot be named for legal reasons, were charged by Cheshire Trading Standards officers. They appeared at Northwich Magistrates Court on Monday afternoon, but did not enter pleas. They were all released on bail and will appear before JPs in Northwich again on July 27. Ian Callister, spokesman for Cheshire West and Chester Council, said: “The defendants have all been jointly charged under the Trade Descriptions Act of possession with intent to supply 25,000 kilos of washing powder and 2,800 imitation Persil boxes. “None of them entered pleas and they were all given unconditional bail. The case was adjourned until July for the case to be committed to the crown court.”

the primary school, which has 276 pupils, closed on health and safety grounds. Both were expected to reopen today, Wednesday. A spokesman for United Utilities, which received around 350 calls throughout the morning, said: “An engineer arrived on site to investigate a reported water main burst less than half an hour after receiving the first call at 6.43am. “Alternative water supply vehicles

were also sent out to help get the water supply back on as soon as possible. We would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused.” The spokesman said water supplies were restored to most of the affected areas, as well as both schools, by around 11am. Supplies to Mere Lane, Wincham, were expected to be restored by 2pm, but the road was still closed when the Chronicle went to press. “Some customers may find water pressure levels are lower than usual,” said the UU spokesman yesterday lunchtime. “Pressure levels will gradually build up to normal during the day following the completion of repairs to the main.”

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Festival fun in the sun THE 2009 Winsford Festival was bathed in glorious sunshine, to the delight of the thousands who turned out to enjoy the festivities.

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Organiser Steve Smith said the weather on Saturday and Sunday was the perfect way to cap a wonderful weekend. “It was brilliant, absolutely fantastic,” he said. “We’ve had some really great feedback already.” The 11th annual event, held in the town centre, introduced a raft of changes.

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The main stage was replaced by a new ‘outdoor arena’ with dancers, street entertainers, a stunt man and white-knuckle rides. And live music was performed inside the £10.8m Winsford Lifestyle Centre. Steve said: “We completely changed things to make the festival more family friendly and we had a great crowd. “We really couldn’t have asked for a better weekend.” ■ For more pictures from the festival, visit www.midcheshirechronicle.co.uk.

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WEAVER Vale MP Mike Hall will hold a series of drop-in surgeries with Mid Cheshire constituents over the coming weeks. Mr Hall will be at Owleywood Club on Barrymore Road, Weaverham, from 6.30-7pm on Friday, June 12. He will then be available to constituents at the following venues and times on Friday, June 19: ■ Northwich Memorial Hall from 4.45-5.30pm ■ Emmanuel Evangelical Church, Old Hall Road, Leftwich, from 5.45-6.15pm ■ Castle Private Club, David Street, from 6.30-7pm. No appointments are needed and residents will be seen on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Design deadline

MOULTON residents have until Wednesday June 24 to give their views to Cheshire West and Chester Council on a draft design statement for the village. The statement aims to manage change to both the landscape and buildings in the village and to give a detailed guide to its character, according to planning officers. It sets out features which make Moulton distinctive, with guidelines on how to encourage development which enhances and complements that which already exists. Details can be seen at Northwich Information Centre and Northwich Library, Witton Street.

Birthday celebrations RING OF FIRE: A brave member of the Cheshire Dog Training Team leaps through the flames.

CRAFTY: Ellie Pierce and Alexandra Croppe in the arts and craft tent. TMCGL290509festival-008

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NORLEY Hilltop play area celebrates its first birthday on Sunday, June 14 – and youngsters across Mid Cheshire are invited to the party. The play area’s committee has been awarded a grant to put on a fun day, and from 2.304.30pm there will be a bouncy castle, a clown, a magician, a falconry display and sports, as well as a tombola and raffle. Spokeswoman Fiona Goodier said: “The committee wants everyone to come along for this fun-filled event.”

Charity fun run

THE 2009 Comberbach Fun Run is taking place at 11am on Sunday, June 14, at Marbury Country Park. All money raised from the 5km race will go to the young oncology department at the Christie Hospital, Manchester. There is a £5 entrance fee for adults (£3 children), and runners are also asked to collect sponsorship money. ■ For more information, call Gill Naylor on 01606 891185.

Educational talk

THE next meeting of the Weaverham History Society will be held at Wallerscote Community Primary School on Northwich Road, Weaverham, on Tuesday, June 9, at 7.30pm. Guest speaker for the evening will be local historian Gavin Hunter, who will be giving a talk entitled Wirral Villages. Non-members are welcome but are asked for a donation of £2. For more information, call Tina Johnson on 01606 851578.

Summer fashion show

MID-CHESHIRE College’s end-of-term fashion show will be held at Winsford Lifestyle Centre on Thursday and Friday, June 18 and 19, at 7pm. For tickets, call 01606 74444. ■ An end of year art and design exhibition will be open to the general public on Wednesday and Thursday, June 17 and 18, from 9.30am-6.30pm at the Hartford campus.

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Leukaemia survivor, 10, takes Snowdon in his stride

CLIMBER: Ten-year-old Jamie Pritchard with his friends at the end of his sponsored Snowdon climb. HAPPY FAMILY: Jamie, right, with his sister Emma, seven, grandad Les and dad Ian. JK260509CLIMBERS-004 A 10-year-old from Kingsmead who completed his treatment for Leukaemia in September has climbed Snowdon to raise money for research into the disease.

Jamie Pritchard, of Coronet Avenue, took on the challenge on Friday with his dad Ian, grandad Les aged 71 and little sister Emma, seven. The family were joined by 20 other friends and family who also wanted raise money for Leukaemia Research. Jamie was diagnosed with Leukaemia at the age of six in April, 2005, and underwent years of gruelling treatment. On completing his treatment in September 2008 Jamie decided he wanted to begin fundraising He hopes to raise £3,500 in all – £1 for every foot of Snowdon’s height. Les said: “In brilliant sunshine everyone reached the summit and had glorious panoramic views at the top. Jamie’s friends formed a guard of honour as Jamie reached the top.” Jamie told the Chronicle that while he enjoyed the trip, he knows all too well the importance of what he is doing. He said: “Some of the children don’t make it, and do not get through it like me. I just want to help stop this and raise money for the research.” Jamie’s mum, Jo, said it was deeply distressing when Jamie was diagnosed. She said: “We were just in a state of shock when he was diagnosed, we were terrified. “We spent an awful lot of time at hospital. We knew children who had the disease who did not make it through the treatment. “We also saw other parents who were going through the same thing. It was horrendous.” You can still sponsor Jamie by going to www.justgiving.com/jamieswalkers2009 or email him on jamieswalkers@hotmail.com. All money raised will go to Leukaemia Research.

Whatfest winners THE Chronicle has been inundated with responses to our Whatfest 2009 competition, which closed on Friday. We asked which part of Northwich indie favourites The Shallow Call come from, and every single entry gave the correct answer – Rudheath. But there could only be two winners. Sarah Ambrose, 34, of Navigation Road in Northwich and 44-year-old Keith Miller, of Moss Road, Winnington have each won a pair of day tickets to this year’s festival, which is being held at Riverside Organic Farm, Whatcroft, from Friday to Sunday, July 17-19. Around 10,000 people are expected to attend the family-friendly festival, with more than 40 bands taking to two stages.

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Sick notes scrapped in shake-up

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A MAN was taken to Leighton Hospital with a suspected fractured eye socket after a ‘large disturbance’ outside a house on Greenbank Lane, Greenbank. Police and paramedics were called to reports of “multiple people fighting with baseball bats and spades” at around 9.30pm on Saturday night. A woman was arrested on suspicion of violent disorder, and further arrests are expected this week. Cheshire police spokeswoman Shelley Williams said on Monday: “Efforts to trace others responsible for the incident are ongoing.”

Paramedics abused

A 20-YEAR-OLD man was arrested for a public order offence on The Drumber, Winsford, in the early hours of Friday morning. An ambulance was called to a report of a collapsed male, but on arrival they were abused, spat at and threatened. Two members of the public came to the paramedics’ aid, wrestled the man to the ground and restrained him until police arrived.

Charity garden sale

A FUNDRAISING open garden will be held at 55 Church Street, Davenham, next Saturday, June 13, with all proceeds going to Christian Aid. Crafts and plants will be available to buy from 2-5pm, along with home made cakes and jams. Admission by voluntary donation is £2.50, which includes tea or coffee.

School summer fair

ST Bede’s Primary School, Keepers Lane, Weaverham, will host a summer fair between 2-4pm on Saturday, June 13. There will be train rides, pony rides, giant inflatables, face painting, crafts, and a variety of fun games, including ‘beat the goalie’.

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Band lands festival slot A TEENAGE band from Northwich are flying high after winning a nationwide competition for emerging talent and landing a slot at Leeds Festival. Angel Range – six friends from Weaverham High School, will share the bill with Radiohead, Kaiser Chiefs and Kings of Leon in August. “We’re so excited, it’s amazing,” said lead singer Liv Westhead, who lives in Hartford.

The indie/rock outfit, all aged 15 and 16, initially won a regional ‘Battle of the Bands’ competition at the Pillar of Salt at Leftwich. They were then shortlisted for the ultimate prize by a panel of industry experts in The Big School Gig competition, in association with Oxfam. And on Monday it was revealed the band had won an online public vote – and the chance to perform in

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front of thousands of people. The rest of Angel Range, who are all in the middle of their GCSE exams, are Sara Clarke (backing vocals/guitar); Chris Abbott (guitar); Dom Ashton (drums); Rob Clark (keyboard/synthesiser) and Alex Smith (bass). “We all want to say a massive thank you to everyone who voted for us and got us to Leeds,” said Liv. “We can’t wait!”

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SICK notes are being scrapped and replaced with a new medical ‘fit note’ to help more people stay in work. The move, which has been developed with the support of healthcare professionals and employer representatives, will be rolled out across Chester West and Chester in the spring of 2010. The ‘fit note’ will enable people to get the best possible advice about staying in work, and what their employer can do to help them if they are unable to. There are currently 12,740 people in Cheshire West and Chester on Incapacity Benefit. Although this has reduced by 1,870 over the last five years the Government says more needs to be done. Under the new system computer-generated ‘fit notes’ available in GP surgeries will replace traditional handwritten sick notes. The introduction of the ‘fit note’ forms part of the Government’s response to Dame Carol Black’s groundbreaking report into the health of Britain’s working age population, which was published in March 2008.

A CONVICTED child mo- cer surgery, is believed to lester wanted for question- have been living in the Aling in connection with garve when Madeleine disMadeleine McCann’s disap- appeared in May, 2007. The ex-Scots pearance was Guardsman jailed for six has a history of years for sexusex attacks on ally assaulting a girls. Northwich He served 12 schoolgirl. months for an Former solindecent asdier Raymond sault in 1972 Hewlett, 64, was and 16 months locked up after of a four-year grabbing the sentence for an14-yearold on other in 1978. her paper round He was once at knifepoint in featured on a Cuddington in Raymond Crimestoppers Hewlett January 1988. list of most “You know wanted paedophiles in Briwhat is going to happen to tain. you now,” he told the terAnd he is currently rified teenager when they wanted for questioning by arrived at a quarry 50 miles British police for the inaway in North Wales. decent assault of a young The girl was subjected to a girl in Yorkshire more than brutal sex attack before be- 30 years ago. ing bundled into the boot of Ex-Northwich detective Hewlett’s car and dumped a Dave Edgar, hired by Kate further 50 miles away at and Gerry McCann to find another quarry. Madeleine, hopes to interHewlett, who left a hos- view Hewlett, who claims pital in Aachen, Germany, he has ‘nothing to hide’, in last week after throat can- the coming weeks.

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RUDHEATH Parish Council is on the lookout for five new members. Applicants need to be able to attend evening meetings on the second Monday of each month and devote some of their spare time to parish matters. “Councillors must be over 18 but other than that there are no age restrictions – we've got one member who is 82!” said council clerk Fiona Penny. If you are interested and live within a three-mile radius of Rudheath, write to Fiona Penny, Rudheath Parish Council, 67 Shipbrook Road. Alternatively, call 01606 351976 or email rpcclerk@tiscali.co.uk.

WIND IN THE SAILS: The first race gets under way at Winsford Flash Sailing Club amid a force three breeze on Saturday. TMCGL290509sail-001 THIRTEEN boats contested the Comet Open at Winsford Flash Sailing Club on Saturday in brilliant sunshine – and a strong breeze. Two competitors from the host club, Steve Bellamy and Dave Harrison, finished second and third respectively

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Regional roots can’t be torn up JUSTWilliam The musings of a middle-aged man from Middle England DOES anyone remember Rutland? It used to be the smallest county in England when I was a lad and Yorkshire, of course, was the largest. Yorkshire had three ‘Ridings’, whatever they were. All I know is they divided the county into three parts. I have never been sure which one of the compass directions was left out. I think there was a North Riding and an East Riding and possibly a West Riding. They probably left out South as most Yorkshire folk don’t like anyone from the south. I liked the old counties. These new ones don’t have the same ring to them. Humberside, Merseyside, Tameside and the like are just areas made up by bored politicians. I cannot remember anyone moaning about how the old counties were run. Mind you, I cannot remember anyone complaining much when they disappeared either. Why do we allow minorities to make decisions for us? I don’t know anyone who wanted Cheshire split in two. But, then again, I don’t know many politicians, and they seemed to be madly keen on it (the ones in Westminster anyway). Even then it was the politicians who don’t live in our county who made the decision, for our own good you understand. Well, I have one small query. When I lived in Cheshire my MP’s constituency was in Cheshire. Not so now. Rudheath is in West Cheshire, Tatton is mainly in East Cheshire. If that makes sense then so does having Christmas at Easter! I wonder what my MP will do if there is a problem between the two counties and that problem is between Knutsford and Rudheath. Will he side with Rudheath, West Cheshire, or Knutsford, East Cheshire? Politicians can do what they like and move boundaries and change laws – what they cannot do is change our identities. A person from Liverpool is like a person from Manchester, a Lancastrian through and through. Warrington and Widnes may be officially in Cheshire but tell that to a person from either place. Try telling a man from Hull he’s not a Yorkshireman. If you do, don’t forget to duck! And as for me, I’m from Cheshire and proud of it.

BNP relies on scare tactics

LAST week my sister was unexpectedly admitted to hospital. Before I went to visit I was a little apprehensive as I had just read a BNP election leaflet in which an unnamed doctor referred to the damage being done to the NHS by immigration. I half expected to find my sister in a dilapidated old building in a ward full of ‘bogus asylum seekers’ or with some of the ‘80 million Muslim Turks’ who are about to ‘swamp Britain’. What if she had been pushed to the back of the queue and couldn’t actually find a bed? I needn’t have worried. The ward she was in was in a bright, new, modern, clean building, and I found her relaxing in the patients lounge. She was being well looked after and receiving excellent care. However, I did notice one foreign-looking lady – it turned out was actually one of the doctors. Unfortunately, I couldn’t tell if she was one of those Muslims that the BNP leaflet specifically targeted. I know some people do have concerns about immigration but I find it very worrying to see the BNP using spurious claims about the NHS to stir up feeling against immigrants. I also feel sorry for the dedicated and caring staff of the NHS being used for this type of propaganda. Unlike the unnamed doctor in the BNP leaflet, please be sure to print my name and address as I think that unsigned statements are always a bit dubious. JOHN JORDAN School Lane, Lostock Gralam

Money men – look at Witton!

SOMEONE said to me the other day that Witton FC had no room to talk about Vics as we had had a CVA (company voluntary arrangement) against us in the past. There is a big difference I must point out. Vics have been in administration twice in the last five years and when Witton were they paid their debt in full. Naive, but honest. Vics have once again failed to pay their debts. So if you are a local businessman I suggest you put your money into a club that WILL pay you what it owes and not leave you in the lurch. ALAN LOWE Melchett Crescent, Rudheath

Scrap second home and put MP in hotel MY wife and I recently enjoyed a recent short break in London, staying at a very nice three-star hotel in Bayswater by Hyde Park. There was access to Westminster from two nearby tube stations (about 10 minutes away). The tariff – £60 for a double room – included an excellent full English breakfast or healthy or continental options. And the manager indicated a further reduction could likely be negotiated for regular stays.

EXPENSES CHANGE: One reader believes putting MPs such as Mike Hall up in hotels in London would cost far less than what they claim for second home allowances.

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FOLLOWING the launch of the Delamere Loop bridleway, my partner and I decided to cycle the route before attempting it on horseback. We joined the loop at Primrose Wood in Utkinton and followed the signs. There were plenty of direction indicators through the wood, however, once we entered Delamere Forest the signs seemed to disappear. At junctions in the forest where the only option was to turn right or left there was a complete absence, leaving much to luck and a good sense of direction. Having made our way

through the forest, we picked up another sign directing us up Eddisbury Hill. After a strenuous climb, we reached the summit and could not find another sign. At this point we gave up and cycled back to Utkinton feeling quite disappointed. Our intention had been to check the route out in order that we can arrange a sponsored horse and cycle ride in aid of St Luke’s Hospice. However, until the route is clearly and regularly marked this will be an impossibility. I hope that this situation may be rectified quickly in order that the opening of this long-awaited bridleway may boost tourism in the way it has been anticipated. WENDY STEPHENS Pennymoor Drive, Middlewich

1946 floods

I HAVE been approached by a colleague whose friend lives in Australia to try and locate a picture relating to the old Regal Cinema. The picture in question is the mural which was painted on the wall opposite the payboxes indicating the level of the floodwater. If any reader can help it would be much appreciated,

Parliament sits for just 128 days, so think of the savings to the taxpayers (us!) if our MP Mike Hall, who claimed a second home allowance of £23,067 last year, were to use an hotel (cost £7,680). Why should we pay for his second home mortgage interest (£11,280 pa), council tax (£1,200), gas, electricity, water (presumably unlimited), service, insurance, maintenance, cleaning, household sundries and so on? The money claimed for laundry, ironing and dry cleaning would be reduced as bedding and towels are provided by the hotel. In addition, the average £3,300 pa food claim should be cut significantly due to hotel breakfast and heavily subsidised catering in Parliament. If Mr Hall insists on clinging on to his taxpayer-funded property then, alternatively, I suggest Weaver Vale constituents should be able to pre-book the accommodation, paying a nominal amount for cleaning and laundry, for Friday-Sunday weekend breaks and any of the many weeks when our MP is on holiday. After all – we’re paying for it! JON NELSON Weaverham

and would enable me to complete another pictorial section of our town’s history. Please ring me on 01606 41595. RON NEWTON Rudheath

Attack on EU

FAR from being an exercise in democracy, the European Parliament elections actually distract attention from how much the EU affects our lives. Britain’s most costly legislation, on dictating working hours, was forced through under a convenient measure where we had no veto. Under the European arrest warrant, Britons can be dragged abroad without any evidence of wrongdoing and held for months without trial. The EU has shown its antidemocracy credentials by refusing to accept the result of last year’s Irish referendum, seeking only to increase its own powers. The good news is that, with world trade barriers coming down over the years, we don’t actually need to be in the EU to trade with it. So the real issue is not whom we elect to its talking shop Parliament, but putting power back in the hands of a

Government we can actually hold accountable. MARK TAYLOR New Alliance, Via email

Safety first?

THERE is nothing wrong with the markings on the roundabout at the bottom of Wharton Hill in Winsford (Chronicle, May 27). The problem is the morons who don’t know how to drive properly! For £25,000 I can suggest quite a few other things that are far more important and more serious with regards to safety than that roundabout. ‘SAFE DRIVER’ Nixon Drive, Winsford

Thank you

THE trustees of Mid Cheshire Animal Welfare (MCAW) would like to express their grateful thanks to Cllr Bob and Mrs Jan Robinson, outgoing Northwich town mayor and mayoress, for awarding us a cheque for £1,000 from their fundraising efforts, and to Dee Cooke for accepting the cheque on our behalf. THE TRUSTEES Mid Cheshire Animal Welfare

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Decoy homes stop break-ins DECOY houses are being used by county police in a crackdown on burglars in West Cheshire. The scheme has already been a success, with one Chester thief being dealt with at court. Working with Chester & District Housing Trust, Cheshire Constabulary’s Western Area officers kitted out a flat in Stamford Road, Blacon, with cameras and SmartWater, a liquid which marks property and offenders, linking them to a crime scene. Although the Cheshire force has used decoy cars successfully before, this is the first time they have used decoy houses. Martin Joseph Luke Whelan, 43, of Norris Road, Blacon, appeared at Chester, Ellesmere Port & Neston Magistrates’ Court on May 22 this year. He pleaded guilty to burglary and the theft of a mountain bike, tool box, a lamp and copper wiring from the flat.

Whelan received a 15 week prison sentence, suspended for 12 months. He was caught when a canister of SmartWater placed inside the tool box went off, spraying out the liquid. SmartWater is a forensically-coded liquid and like DNA, each batch produced is unique. The substance is invisible to the naked eye but can be easily identified by officers with ultraviolet light. SmartWater also remains on skin, hair and clothing for several weeks or months and will not wash off. Detective Sergeant Simon Owen of the Western Area Proactive Policing Team said: “This is something that has not been done in Cheshire before. “But we do have more of these properties across the Western Area of the county and will continue to work in this way to catch suspected burglars. “We want to warn potential thieves that any house they break into could be marked with SmartWater.”

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RESIDENTS in Winsford are invited to a drop-in surgery with their local officers on Friday, June 5. PC Ross Hamilton and PCSO Philip Hambleton will be at Wharton Children’s Centre, Bradbury Road from noon-3pm. Another session will be held on Thursday, June 18 outside Wharton Library on Willow Square between 2-4pm. The surgeries are informal meetings where residents have the opportunity to talk to police and discuss any issues affecting them. “People can talk one-to-one with us if they’d like to have a chat about an issue which is affecting them,” said PCSO Hambleton. ■ To find out more about the surgeries call 0845 458 6391.

A GANG of four who allegedly posed as police officers to burgle the elderly appeared at Chester Crown Court on Wednesday last week. Wrexham quartet Jerry Berry, 23; Elisha Jones, 23; Leon Lavell, 19 and a 15-year-old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, are accused of a spree of distraction burglaries across rural Cheshire. On May 5 they are alleged to have targeted pensioners living at Glebe Road, Cuddington; Towers Lane, Frodsham; Alvanley Road, Helsby, and Chapel Lane, Kingsley. Berry is also charged with two further offences. The four are scheduled to reappear at Chester Crown Court to enter pleas on August 10.

Headliners offer exclusive single at gig WHATFEST headliners The Shallow Call are offering gig-goers a free and exclusive collection of acoustic tracks when they return to Winsford. The Northwich band are appearing on an indoor and outdoor stage at DeBees Music Bar on Thursday, June 11, in the build-up to their headline slot on Saturday, July 18, at this year’s eagerly anticipated three-day music festival. The CD will only be available on the night at DeBees and some of the tracks will be included on The Shallow Call’s next single Happy Drunk, out next month. Supporting them will be The 66, The Cordels, Golty Farabeau and Gemma Rose. Doors open at 8pm.

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Double delight over inspectors’ reports TOP MARKS: Billy Dean, Jessica Heath, Tommy Gadd, Sam Long, Grace Buff and Alex Wass celebrate with headteacher Ann Griffiths.

GOLFERS’ GIFT: The captain of Vale Royal Golf Club, Keith Hadaway ,and Sue Goddard, the lady captain, present a cheque for £6,000 to pupils at Hebden Green in Winsford.

Fundraising club swings into action A SPECIAL school in Winsford has received a £6,000 cash boost from Vale Royal Abbey Golf Club. Outgoing club captains Keith Hadaway and Sue Goddard presented a cheque to pupils at

Hebden Green Community School after 12 months of fundraising. Last week they donated the same about to Winsford's NeuroMuscular Centre, a unique centre set up to help sufferers of muscular dystrophy.

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NORLEY Primary School pupils and staff are celebrating success in two inspections. The school, on Hough Lane, was rated good or excellent in all categories by Ofsted and inspectors from the Statutory Inspection of Anglican Schools (SIAS) team. Headteacher Ann Griffiths said: “It is wonderful to see what we feel is so special and unique about the school being validated.

NORLEY PRIMARY By Jo Henwood “The reports said some wonderful things about the children, commenting on their impeccable behaviour and positive attitudes to learning, as well as their high standards of achievement.” The Ofsted report also commented on how good the school

is in developing artistic and music skills and the “family atmosphere”. Mrs Griffiths added: “The church inspector made particular mention of our ‘caring harmonious community atmosphere’. “Thanks must go to all the hard work of staff, parents, carers, governors, the parish and the wider community for helping us to achieve this.” Norley Primary School is in a

‘federation’ with Kingsley St John CE Primary School – which means they share a governing body and a headteacher. But the Ofsted report states that Ann Griffiths, “despite dividing her time between the two schools, is highly influential in maintaining a most positive ethos, in seeking further improvements in pupils’ achievements and in the quality of provision”.

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names, such as Hartford Hall Nuns, Beautilicious and Whitegate United Warriors, I think we’ll be seeing some great costumes as well!” She added: “It’s been all hands on deck to make sure the day goes off without a hitch.” A host of businesses in Northwich and Winsford have already lent their support – and other firms can take part too. Jo said: “Everyone is welcome on the day, when there will be a mini fun fair and activity tent for children.

“The beer tent is open from noon with a barbecue running all day and live music from mid afternoon.” The Joshua Tree was set up by Lynda and David Hill after their son Joshua was diagnosed with leukaemia in 2004. The family have recently won planning permission to set up a £500,000 holiday home and support centre off Dalefords Lane in Sandiway for children with terminal illnesses. ■ Anyone who wants to get involved should contact the Whitegate Charity Trust at www. whitegatecharity.co.uk.

Teacher charged with sex offences against boy A FEMALE teacher has been charged with eight counts of serious sexual offences against a teenage boy at a Cheshire school. The 38-year-old woman from Kelsall, who cannot be named for legal reasons, could face years behind bars if found guilty. She was charged on Wednesday night with seven counts of abuse of a position of trust and

engaging in sexual activity with a boy aged between 13 and 17. The teacher, who was suspended from the school in November 2008, will now appear at Northwich Magistrates Court on Thursday, June 25. The school was unavailable for comment due to the half-term holiday.

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Toon army heads to store SHOPPERS in Northwich have been casting their eyes over works of art from two of the country’s most celebrated cartoonists. Bratts on Witton Street launched its week-long cartoon exhibition on Saturday, May 23, which showcased the latest creations by renowned artists Bill Stott, from Lostock Gralam, and John Roberts, who lives at Knutsford. Bratts director Martin Gray said: “It has been wonderful to have Bill and John’s latest work showcased in our store. “Their works of art have created quite a buzz among our customers.”

BIG DRAW: Bill Stott, second left, and John Roberts, right, with Cllr Kate Birtwistle and Martin Gray.

NEWSFile Conspiracy charges

EIGHT men charged with conspiring to steal hi-tech farm machinery and tractors worth hundreds of thousands of pounds appeared at Chester Crown Court last Wednesday, May 27. Proceedings were adjourned as prosecutors claimed more suspects could be charged. Andrew Devine, 24, of Meeanee Drive, Nantwich; Paul Edwards, 26, of David Street, Castle; Ben Gee, 20, of Clifton Drive, Leftwich; Shaun Higgins, 39, of Braemar Avenue, Northwich; Jamie Meredith, 22, of Rookery Rise, Winsford; Liam McGuigan, 19, of Hesketh Drive, Lostock Gralam; and Christopher Smalley, 26, of Fernlea Road, Marston, were all released on bail. Peter Illidge, 26, of Wilson Crescent, Lostock Gralam, was remanded in custody. The defendants are due to return to court on July 6.

Centre set to blossom

A GARDEN centre near Northwich has received a windfall from the Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA). Acton Bridge Nursery and Shrub Centre was awarded a £50,000 loan as part of the agency’s Small Loans for Business programme. Established in 2007, the centre supplies products to the retail sector. It was keen expand but its ambitions were stunted when it was refused a bank loan. The business will now be able to expand into the wholesale market.

Fancy a free festival?

YOUNG people from across Mid Cheshire are being given the chance to watch the region’s biggest live music festival free of charge. Organisers of Whatfest 2009 are now looking for volunteers to help stage the three-day extravaganza at Riverside Organic Farm, Whatcroft, which starts on Friday, July 17. A series of volunteering packages are available, with roles from car parking to running errands for bands. For an application form, email martinjeastwood@googlemail.com or call 07843 286746.

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Short cut warning to drivers POLICE in Winsford are homes, the road becomes clamping down on motor- congested very easily and it ists who ignore signs and could cause an accident, esuse a residential road at a pecially if pupils are leaving or arriving at the school at short cut. The bottom of Woodford the time. “There are no excuses for Lane, where it meets Quarry Bank Rise, is motorists ignoring the signs – they are very clearly clearly marked ‘no entry’. Residents on the road marked.” PCSO Mcwrote to police Shane and PC to complain Chris Jacques that the road is are now carrybeing used as a ing out regular short cut and checks on the motorists are road. contravening Motorists the law. caught abusPCSO Kevin ing the no McShane, of entry system the Winsford could face a Over Neigh£60 fine and bourhood Polithree points on cing Team, their licence. said: “The no PC Jacques entry sign is said: “This is PCSO Kevin there for a illegal and is reason. There McShane causing a is a school on Woodford problem not only for resLane – as well as houses – idents but also for the and traffic is already a prob- school and the motorists lem. who are using the road cor“If you start adding rectly. through traffic to the school “We will be carrying out traffic and residents com- checks in Woodford Lane ing and going from their regularly from now on.”

OPEN DAY: Roger and Jinny Perris are holding a charity fundraiser in their back garden in Davenham.

Garden hosts charity day THE winning entry in the Chronicle’s 2008 best garden competition will host a fundraising day this weekend. Roger and Jinny Perris, of 12 Mount Pleasant Road, Davenham, won last year’s small garden category and are holding an open garden to raise funds for

The Guide Dogs For The Blind Association. Their tapered garden is next to the village cricket ground and boasts a figure-of-eight lawn surrounded by colourful borders. ■ Admission is £1.50 and teas and plants will be on sale.

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NEWS OBITUARY

NEWSFile Bail extended

TWO teenagers suspected of killing a Mid-Cheshire College student in a hit-and-run have had their bail extended for a third time. The pair, both from Winsford but who cannot be named for legal reasons, were arrested on suspicion of causing the death by dangerous driving of Ashley O’Brien, 17, on Saturday, January 31. Two males, aged 16 and 17, were arrested and released on bail, which was extended until Monday. They will now be formally interviewed on June 15.

Charity jumble sale

THE 1st Antrobus and Comberbach Sea Scout Group will be having its annual jumble sale on Saturday, June 13. The event will be held at Comberbach Memorial Hall from 2-4pm and is the main fundraising event for the group. Scouts will be out collecting jumble from the Comberbach and Antrobus area on Friday, June 12, between 7-9.30pm. Any other jumble can be dropped off at Comberbach Memorial Hall from 10.30am on the day. ■ For more information go to www.1stantrobusandcomberbach.org or email group@1stantrobusandcomberbach.org.uk

Church summer fair

ST John's Church, Sandiway, is holding a summer fair with a difference on Saturday, June 20. The theme is the Mad Hatter’s tea party, and in addition to the usual stalls there will be a puppet show for children. The Rev Martin Cox will be dressed as the Mad Hatter from Alice in Wonderland and children are invited to enter an art competition which will be judged by the Cheshire Life artist, Gordon Wilkinson. The event will run from 4-6pm in the vicarage grounds. For more information email margaret.denton3@btinternet.com, or call 07986 967859.

Sunday stroll

A SEVEN-mile walk around Ellesmere is the next event for Davenham Ramblers. Next Sunday, June 14, the group will stroll around the area’s meres, farmland and the Llangollen Canal. Meet at the Bull’s Head car park at 10am (for car share) or 11am at the car park opposite Ellesmere visitor centre. Walkers are advised to take a drink and a packed lunch. For details contact walk leader Jim Bell on 01829 271124 or go to www.davenhamramblers.co.uk.

Man attacked

THREE men attacked a 40-year-old man on Delamere Street, Winsford at around 10.15pm last Wednesday. Anyone with information should contact Det Sgt Tony Jones at Winsford Neighbourhood Policing Unit on 01244 612594.

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Crockery gift is just their cup of tea AS PART of the Soroptimist International Day of Service, members of the Northwich and District branch completed a sponsored walk around Little Budworth. This was followed by lunch at the Alvanley Arms where they were joined by other members who were unable to complete the walk. The walk raised more than £150, enabling them to buy new crockery for Northwich Stroke Club. Club members were handed the gift by the president of Northwich Soroptimists, Judith Anderson. Club secretary Margaret Cunliffe thanked the Soroptimists for their kind donation. Later in the meeting, speaker for the night was Gro Bott, who gave a presentation about Norway, including a brief social, economic and political history of her native country. Slides were shown illustrating the beautiful scenery and architecture, mainly around Stavanger and Erfjord. The next meeting will be a treasure hunt (by bus) followed by a meal at a local pub. ■ Northwich Stroke Club meets monthly at the Dane Walk Centre and welcomes new members. For details, call the secretary on 01606 882220.

WELCOME CUPPA: Ridley Coats, president of Northwich Stroke Club, accepts a gift of cups and saucers from Judith Anderson, Northwich president of Soroptimist International, and past President Janet Linsell.

The axemen cometh to Cheshire Show

SOME of the UK’s best axe men will be chopping the competition down to size when they demonstrate the sport of wood chopping at the Cheshire County Show.

The show is welcoming members of the Welsh-based Gwynedd Axe Team when it makes its debut performance at the Countryside Experience arena, on Tuesday and Wednesday, June 23 and 24. The six-man team will be armed with axes, two-man saws and chain saws as they compete in speed competitions and demonstrations of precision wood carving. They will be demonstrating the specialised sport of competitive wood chopping brought to the UK by loggers and bushmen from Australia and New Zealand.

Among the team will be Dafydd Cadwaladr, 13 times British champion and winner of 30 Welsh national titles. He also reached fifth place in the World Championships.

“People love our shows because there are no gimmicks, just brute strength and power. Our members use the displays as training for the national championships so they go all out to win. Spectators can see that and get very involved,” said Dafydd. The axe men will be doing two displays each day at the Tabley Showground. Executive director of the Cheshire County Show Nigel Evans said: “Competitive wood chopping is an exciting and exhilarating event and a great spectator sport. This is exactly the sort of activity we want to see in the Countryside Experience arena.” Advanced tickets are available by calling 0845 124 98 22 or for details visit www.cheshirecountyshow.org.uk. Tickets are also available on the gate for both days.

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Cavemen on trial with Mark STAND-up comedian and actor Mark Little (best known for playing Joe Mangel in Neighbours) has returned to his critically acclaimed role in the Olivier Award-winning production Defending the Caveman. Directed by Cathy Farr, its recent London run at the Leicester Square Theatre extended its run for six weeks due to popular demand. Created and performed by Rob Becker in San Francisco in 1991, the show, which was awarded the honour when Mark took on the role at the Apollo Theatre in 2000, is the longest running solo play in Broadway history. Having been translated into 16 languages, Caveman has become a worldwide hit, performing to more than five million people globally in Germany, Slovenia, Belgium, France, Russia, Australia and South Africa. Next year it will be seen in Argentina and Brazil. With hysterical observations into contemporary feminism, masculine sensitivity and the erogenous zones, Defending the Caveman has both sexes roaring with laughter and recognition. ■ The show comes to the Crewe Lyceum from June 4-6. For details, ring the box office on 01270 537333.

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Summer in the 70s SOUNDS GOOD: Arley Hall and Gardens will host a charity gig on July 11.

Poles apart FORMER Emmerdale actress and You’ve Been Framed presenter Lisa Riley takes a starring role in riotous comedy The Naked Truth at the Manchester Opera House next week. She is joined by a cast of stars from stage and screen, including Abi Titmuss and Trudi Goodwin. The show is set in a pole dancing class, run by a skilled pole dancer and attended by five very different women struggling to conquer pole dancing for a charity event. An Opera House spokesman said: “The Naked Truth is an empowering and uplifting comedy for women about women that men must see!” ■ The show runs until Wednesday, June 10. Shows start at 7.30pm and tickets (£16.50-£18.50) are available on 0844 847 2277.

Lily will make you Smile HAVING recently returned to UK soil after a sell-out US tour, Lily Allen wasted no time in announcing a full UK tour in November. Now, due to overwhelming public demand, she has extended the tour and added four extra dates including the Echo Arena, Liverpool, on Wednesday, December 9. Lilly shot to fame in 2006 when she released her first CD single and number one Smile from her debut album Alright, Still. Her second album, It’s Not Me It’s You, was released in February. ■ To book tickets, call 0844 8000 400.

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THE Arley Hall manor is host a spectacular summer fundraiser for a Mid Cheshire charity.

Tickets are now on sale for Arley’s annual fundraising bash on Saturday, July 11. BeeGees tribute act Jive Talking and ABBA tribute act Voulez Vous will be performing in the estate’s sprawling gardens. Proceeds will go to the NeuroMuscular Centre, Winsford, which helps sufferers of muscular dystrophy.

Estate to host gig for Mid Cheshire charity “Bring your sandwiches and picnic baskets, relax and wait to be transported back to the 70s with all your favourite hits,” said a spokesman for Arley Hall and Gardens. “If you want hot food or drinks, catering will also be available.

“Come on down and boogie the night away. Jive Talking will explode on to the stage at 7.30pm, followed by the critically acclaimed Voulez Vous at 8.30pm.” ■ Tickets, priced £19.50 and £13.50 for children aged five-16, are on sale

now. If available, tickets bought on the day will cost £25 and £17.50. To pre-book, call 08444 771000 or visit www.ticketweb.co.uk. Alternatively, call Arley Hall on 01565 777353 or the NeuroMuscular Centre on 01606 861733, or log on to www.arleyhallandgardens.com or www.nmcentre.com. There are a limited number of 3m by 3m spots for gazebos, which should be booked (£45) by contacting Arley Hall.

BBC Phil concert tributes to Haydn the Innovator THE BBC Philharmonic’s fourconcert tribute to Haydn will bring Manchester’s Haydn the Innovator festival to a thrilling close. The performances are part of the orchestra’s exploration of Haydn’s music this year, during which it will perform 19 of the symphonies and many of his

other choral works, making its survey one of the most extensive undertaken by a UK orchestra in this Haydn anniversary year. The orchestra is performing eight Haydn symphonies over two concerts – held tonight (Wednesday) and on Saturday. It will be joined by the BBC Singers and international so-

loists Kate Royal, Elizabeth Watts, Diana Moore, Andrew Kennedy and Neal Davies for the final two concerts. On Thursday, June 11, Noseda will conduct a programme of choral works, including The Storm, in which Haydn set his first English text, and the tragic Scena di Berenice.

The festival reaches its climax on Saturday, June 13, with one of the great works of the choral repertoire, Haydn’s Creation. Tonight’s concert will be broadcast live on BBC Radio 3 from the Bridgewater Hall. ■ Tickets can be booked at www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk or by calling 0161 907 9000.

ARTS IN BRIEF

HE Harlequin Theatre’s three-night run of an awardwinning journalism drama begins tomorrow night, Thursday at the group’s Davenham HQ. The North West premiere of Damages has been chosen by Chris Finney for his directorial debut with the Players. The play, which contains some adult language, deals with every journalist’s nightmare dilemma – should they print a sensational photo that has landed on the editor’s desk only one hour before the newspaper is due to print? ■ The show runs from Thursday-Saturday with shows starting at 7.45pm each night. Tickets (£6, £5 for full-time students) are available from Northwich Information Centre or by phone on 01606 353534.

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Band plays with or without you

ID Cheshire Amateur Operatic Society have pulled off a coup by persuading-ex Granada TV presenter Charles Foster to act as MC for their forthcoming production Showstoppers at The Grange School, Hartford. The show features songs from the classic West End shows, from Gilbert and Sullivan to Andrew Lloyd Webber. It takes place on Sunday at 7.30pm and tickets (£5) can still be bought from Alan or Judith Lowe on 01606 45804.

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HEAD-LINERS: Achtung Baby visit the Limelight club in Hightown, Crewe on Friday night. LEADING U2 tribute act Achtung Baby claim to be Even Better Than The Real Thing – but you can judge for yourself on Friday. Because the talented four-piece, formed in 1993, are making a welcome return to the Limelight club in Crewe. They have had to keep their wits about them as the original band continue to change their image and push their sound with every new album.

Achtung Baby re-create all the Irish legends’ greatest hits such as Beautiful Day, One, Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For, Vertigo and With or Without You. The role of lead singer Bono is played by Andy Bagnell who, in 1995, made it to the live final of ITV’s Stars In Their Eyes. The band even have the backing of their idols. In an exclusive interview with MTV, Bono was asked how he felt about the tribute band. He said:

“I’m quite flattered by what they do.” The band has toured all over the world, taking in the sights of Bahrain, Belgium, Portugal and Holland to name a few. Ranking among their greatest achievements, however, is their appearance in Dublin supporting Aslan, where they played to a crowd of more than 8,000. ■ Doors open at 8.30pm. For tickets, priced £9, phone the box office on 01270 251929.

THERE are still a handful of tickets left for a Rat Pack Vegas Spectacular which hits the stage in Northwich this weekend. 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 Sunday night. The show features the best songs by the ‘greatest musicians of the 20th Century’, and every song is a classic. Come Fly with Me, KINGS: The Rat Volare, Under My Pack Trio. Skin, Mr Bojangles, Lady Is A Tramp, Mack The Knife and many more favourites will be performed. The 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 bought over the phone on 01606 867539.

WHAT’S ON BLOOD BROTHERS (Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury until June 6)

Willy Russell’s legendary story tells the captivating and moving tale of twins who, separated at birth, grow up on opposite sides of the track, only to meet again with tragic consequences. It stars Maureen Nolan in the lead role of Mrs Johnstone. 01743 281282

BRASS & VOICES (Shrewsbury Abbey, June 6)

An evening featuring two of Shropshire’s most popular award winning musical groups, Wem Jubilee Band and Shrewsbury Male Voice Choir. 01939 232001

WE WILL ROCK YOU (Manchester Palace until June 6)

Since 2002, more than six million theatregoers worldwide have thrilled to this awe-inspiring production, written by Ben Elton and featuring 24 of the greatest hits of supergroup Queen. Now it comes to Manchester for a limited season. Visit www.palaceandoperahouse.org.uk or ring 0844 847 2484.

RITPOP tribute bands Oasish and The Stereotonics will be taking the audience back to the peak of 90s indie music at the Limelight club in Crewe on Saturday. Sunday gives a Limelight debut to superb original indie outfit Sibling Rivalry. ■ For Limelight tickets phone the box office on 01270 251929.

THE Cribs are in the North West in September on a tour to coincide with the release of their fourth – as yet untitled – album. The band are currently ensconced in Los Angeles mixing the new album – their first with former Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr. A first for The Cribs is their non-appearance at any festivals this summer. It’s their first no-show since they were formed seven years ago. Their absence will make their autumn tour even more of a draw – with support coming from Adam Green. ■ The Cribs play Liverpool’s O2 Academy (08444 772000) on September 26 and are at Manchester’s Apollo (08444 777677) on October 2. Tickets are £14. All shows are 14+.

DATES: The Cribs are on tour.

ORTHWICH Memorial Hall is set to rock when an evening of live music in tribute to Elvis Presley hits the stage. The Elvis Show, featuring a live band and backing singers and starring acclaimed impersonator Paul Larcombe, comes to town on Friday, June 19. Show organiser John Bayley, who presented Marty Wilde and the Wildcats at the Memorial Hall last month, said: “Paul has performed for the Queen and Royal Family and is ranked in the world’s top 10 Elvis tribute acts.” Tickets for the one-off show are priced £17.50, and can be purchased from John Bayley on 01606834914.l

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LOST MONSTERS (Liverpool Everyman until June 13)

FAMILY TIES: Maureen Nolan stars in Blood Brothers in Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury.

World premiere of the new play by Liverpool writer Laurence Wilson whose first work, Urban Legend, was seen at the Everyman in 2004. An isolated house in a forgotten valley has only the

litter and noise from the surrounding motorway as company. A flash of lightning and a freak car crash leaves three runaways seeking refuge – but they enter a world of dreams and nightmares. Visit www.everymanplayhouse.com or ring 0151 709 4776.

THE BLUES BAND (Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, June 17)

The best purveyors of blues in the UK today continue to delight with their mix of rhythm and blues and roots music. They will play their own compositions and music by the genre’s finest writers. Visit www.theatresevern.co.uk, 01743 281281

THE PIANIST (Manchester Royal Exchange, June 17-27)

Best known as an Oscar-winning film by Roman Polanksi, this play is based upon the memoirs of Wladyslaw Szpilman. It retells the harrowing story of one man’s time under the Nazi occupation in Poland, with internationally acclaimed concert pianist Mikhail Rudy performing the music of Chopin and Szpilman. Visit www.royalexchange.co.uk or ring 0161 833 9833.

DR KORCZAK’S EXAMPLE

(Manchester Royal Exchange, June 17-27) Written by award-winning writer

and director David Greig, this is based on a true story and recounts the remarkable last days of Janusz Korczak, a children’s author and paediatrician who founded a Jewish orphanage in the shadow of the Warsaw Ghetto. Visit www.royalexchange.co.uk or ring 0161 833 9833.

RELATIVELY SPEAKING (Library Theatre, St Peter’s Square, Manchester until June 20)

Alan Ayckbourn’s hilarious 1960s comedy established him as a modern day comic master. Greg and Ginny are living together and planning to get married. But Greg is becoming increasingly suspicious that he is not the only man in Ginny’s life. So when she plans to ‘visit her parents’, he decides to secretly follow her. Visit www.librarytheatre.com or ring 0161 236 7110.

DUMB SHOW (Newcastle New Vic until June 20)

This hilarious exposé of celebrity culture and tabloid journalism introduces a Saturday night television host who fears his 15 minutes of fame may be coming to an end. Two hot-shots offer him the chance to make some big money, and he is happy to go along. But in the hotel suite as the champagne flows, we learn his marriage is on the rocks, his show

is on the way out, and he has hit the bottle. 01782 717962 www.newvictheatre.org.uk

AUTONOMY FUSION (The Hive, Belmont,

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THE FLAGS (Liverpool Royal Court until June 27).

Bridget O’Connor’s multi awardwinning black comedy is about two Irish lifeguards who have the misfortune to patrol the second worst beach in Ireland. The synopsis has been described as imagining Father Ted meets Steptoe and Son – on a beach! The two main characters are lifeguards JJ (Andrew Schofield) and Howie (Eamonn Owens) and they are desperate to get away from their deserted stretch and are applying for two vacant posts at the prestigious Banna Strand beach. They must impress Brendan (Kieron Cunningham), the Director of Leisure Services, to win the post but their chances won’t be helped by the unstable jilted bride Ursula (Jessica Regan) who is hunting for a stretch of beach where she can end it all. www.royalcourtliverpool.com or on 0870 787 1866

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Located on Wervin Park, nr. Chester. 1 bedroom, fitted kitchen with extras, open lounge, conservatory to side, decking to front, beautifully decorated with excellent views, residential site, genuine reason for sale

£59,995 ono

07877 174479

Caravan Parks/Mobile Homes

Estate Agents

PUBLIC NOTICE MOBILE HOME

located on Wervin Park, nr. Chester. 1 bedroom, fitted kitchen with extras, open lounge, conservatory to side, decking to front, beautifully decorated with excellent views, residential site, genuine reason for sale

£59,995 ono

07877 174479.

Swetenhams Estate Agents are now in receipt of an offer for the sum of £119,000 for 23 Rookery Rise, Winsford. Anyone wishing to place an offer on this property should contact Swetenhams on (01606) 593344 before exchange of contracts. ALSO 60 School Road - 2 bed semi detached house .................................£87,500 New

TEL: 01606 593344

The Chronicle, June 3, 2009

7 Fountain Court, Winsford Tel: 01606 553412 NIXON DRIVE

LONG LANE

Renovated three bedroom

●

Entrance hall

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Dual aspect lounge/diner

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Kitchen

●

Study

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Bathroom

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Seperate w.c

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Converted attic room

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Gardens front and rear

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Off road parking

£114,950

WIS090082

CARNOUSTIE CLOSE

STATION ROAD

Semi Detached Property Three Bedrooms, Bathroom ● Lounge, Dining Kitchen ● Gardens Front & Rear ● Driveway, Car Porch, Garage ● Double Glazing, GFCH Offers Over £150,000

Modern detached Four bedrooms, En suite ● Two receptions, Conservatory ● Kitchen & utility ● Cloakroom/WC ● Garage, Driveway, Gardens ● GCH, Double glazing £189,950

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MIW080076

detached

Well presented 4 bedroom detached Contemporary dining kitchen ● Downstairs w/c ● Lounge, Dining room, Utility ● Master bedroom with en-suite and built in wardrobes ● Off road parking, Integral garage WIS080641 £229,950 £190,000 ●

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WIS080661

Cloakroom

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Lounge

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Dining area

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Breakfast kitchen

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Conservatory

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Converted

Master bedroom ensuite Off road parking and garage

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Hall

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Cloaks/w.c

●

Lounge

●

detached

Dining room Breakfast kitchen Utility

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Master bedroom, en-suite

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Gardens front, rear and side

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Off road parking

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Garage

£189,950

WIS090147

Sitting room Dining room

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Breakfast kitchen

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Utility and w/c

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Family bathroom

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Two en-suites

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Secluded rear garden

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Off road parking

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Double garage

£239,950

WIS080668

FOREST ROAD ●

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Spcious link detached property Flexible accommodation Lounge Dining Room Kitchen 2nd Reception room Converted garage used as bedroom Three bedrooms Family bathroom Off road parking Larned rear garden WIS090157

Breakfast kitchen & utility

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Master bedroom with

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Garage

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Front and rear gardens

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No chain

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Mature three bedroom

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25"

WIS090088

semi detached lounge

with

dining space ●

Kitchen,

lean

and bathroom ●

Attractive gardens to rear

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Gas central heating

£119,950

CAMBRIAN WAY

DELAMERE RISE

WIS080631

PRIORY CLOSE

WEAVER STREET

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detached

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Dining room

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GLADSTONE STREET

Modern five bedroom

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en-suite shower room

Deceptively spacious end terrace ● Originally two properties knocked into one ● Superb breakfast kitchen with family area ● Utility, lounge ● Third reception ● Downstairs shower room ● Four bedrooms ● Family bathroom ● Off road parking ● Attractive gardens WIS090153

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WIS090166

Modern four bedroom

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Three bedroom modern detached

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garage

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WEAVER VALLEY ROAD

● Situated on the fairways development

SANDY WAY

£155,000

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provide office

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£175,000

Modern four bedroom

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OIRO £177,500

SHEPHERS FOLD DRIVE

LYTHAM DRIVE

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mid terrace ●

HAWKESHEAD WAY

D OL

3 Bedroom Terrace Loinge/dining Room ● Double Glazing ● Gas central Heating ● Off Road Parking ● Garden OIRO £79,950

D OL

Spacious detached bungalow Sought after cul-de-sa location ● Lounge, Kitchen, Dining room ● Utility, Conservatory ● Two double bedrooms ● Off road parking £229,950

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WIS090070

HIGH STREET

SO 2 bedrooms ● Entrance porch ● Lounge / diner ● Kitchen ● Bathroom ● Rear yard £94,950

WIS090105

GLADSTONE STREET

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Detached bungalow ● Lounge ● Kitchen/diner ● Conservatory ● Two bedrooms ● Garden to rear ● ORP Offers Over £135,000

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WIS080469

D OL

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End cottage

●

Lounge

●

Kitchen

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WIS080521

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Lounge

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Kitchen

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Bathroom

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Two bedrooms

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Off road parking

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Garage

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Gas central heating

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Double glazing WIS090189

MIDDLEWICH ROAD ●

Attractive two bedroom

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Hall

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Lounge

●

Dining room

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Breakfast kitchen

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Gardens front and rear

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Garage

semi detached

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Two bedrooms

Driveway with detached garage £79,950

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true

Hall

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£145,000

SWANLOW LANE

detached

bungalow

No Chain Recently modernised three bedroom semi ● Lounge, dining room ● Recently refitted modern dining kitchen ● Modern family bathroom, Gardern to rear ● Gas central heating, partially double glazed ● Viewing essential WIS090069 £109,950

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Semi

WIN080605

Internal

inspection

highly recommended £137,950

WIS080357

The Chronicle, June 3, 2009

Northwich 01606 48433

Modern Town House Lounge & Kitchen Diner Four Bedrooms En-Suite & Family Bathroom Enclosed Rear Garden

Guide Price £199,950

Sovereign Close

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

Offers Over £210,000

The Old Orchard

Detached Bungalow Lounge Diner Two Bedrooms Open Plan Front Garden Enclosed Paved Rear Garden

Mature End Terraced Lounge & Dining Room Kitchen & Utility Three Double Bedrooms Rear Garden

Northwich

Modern First Floor Apartment Open Plan Lounge/Kitchen/Diner Two Bedrooms Allocated Parking Gas Central Heating & Double Glazed

Richmond Court

Ground Floor Apartment Two Bedrooms En-Suite To Master Modern Fitted Bathroom Lounge/Diner

Modern Detached Bungalow Lounge & Conservatory Master Bedroom & En-Suite WC Bedroom Two/Reception Room Gardens & Detached Garage

Mature Semi Detached Ground Floor Extension Open Plan Lounge Diner Three Bedrooms Extensive Gardens

Guide Price £219,950

Cheshire’s Estate Agent

Guide Price £295,000

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

Wellington Street Semi Detached Property Three Bedrooms Open Plan Lounge Diner Extensive Rear Garden Single Garage

Guide Price £199,950

Guide Price £175,000 Westage Lane

Kingsley Drive

Offers over £157,000

Guide Price £144,950 Linnards Lane

Riverside

Mature Semi Detached Three Bedrooms First Floor Bathroom Gardens To Three Sides Detached Garage

Offers Over £130,000

Northwich

Guide Price £119,950

Offers Over £170,000 London Road

Northwich

Northwich Northwich

Arley Court,Wrenbury Drive

Northwich

Beech Lane

Mature Semi Detached Three Bedrooms Lounge & Dining Room Conservatory Enclosed Gardens To Front & Rear

Wallace Street

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

Guide Price £105,000

Delamere

Norley Place

Bay Fronted Semi-Detached Spacious Lounge Three Bedrooms Enclosed Garden To Rear Off Road Parking

Guide Price £170,000

Rudheath

Northwich

Guide Price £159,950

Rayleigh Avenue

Antrobus

Mature End Terrace Lounge, Dining Room Master Bedroom & En-Suite Two Further Bedrooms Garage

Mid Terraced Property Lounge & Dining Room Kitchen & Utility Two Double Bedrooms Enclosed Gardens

Offers Over £135,000

Northwich

London Road

Guide Price £135,000

Davenham

Northwich

01606 48433

Traditional Semi Detached Three Bedrooms Kitchen & Utility Room Gardens To Front & Rear Off Road Parking & Garage

Ellesmere Road

Offers Over £119,950

Barnton

Winsford

Guide Price £109,950 Littler Lane

Chester Road

Mature Mid Terrace Two Reception Rooms Two Good Size Bedrooms First Floor Bathroom Extensive Garden

Guide Price £104,950

Hartford

Hewitt Street

Modern Mid Mews Two Bedrooms Lounge & Dining Kitchen Communal Parking & Lawn Enclosed Rear Garden

Second Floor Apartment L Shaped Lounge Diner Two Bedrooms Gas Central Heating Double Glazed

Guide Price £95,000

Northwich

Offers Over £89,000

Old Vicarage Lane

Wincham

Ground Floor Apartment Spacious Lounge Two Bedrooms Parking & Gardens No Chain Involved

Great Budworth

Wallerscote Close

Hartford

Weaverham

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

Frith Avenue

Modern Detached Bungalow Three Bedrooms Ensuite To Master Rural Location Gardens & Garage

Guide Price £300,000

Classified 22

Classified Business

To place an advert Tel: 01244 606381/606382

Financial

CHEQUES CASHED

GOLD BOUGHT FOR CASH! NO ADMIN CHARGE

Contact Philip Davies Jewellers Agents for Seiko, Pulsar, Avia All types of gold & silver jewellery

General Home Improvements

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Internal/ External Alterations Wall/Floor tiling Bathrooms Plumbing Plastering Joinery Complete Service Quality Tradesman Free quotes call Martyn Mirfield

01606 77021 07717 707205 it pays to advertise in

Classified

For Sale/To Let 63 High Street, Tarvin

Residential/Mixed Use Conversion/Development Opportunity 7,500 sq ft approx on 0.76 acre site. All Enquiries:

happy events Celebrate your happy events with

Chronicle Newspapers Please ring your local office

Classified Home Services

For all your storage requirements: From as little as £300 pounds We can convert your loft into an easily Accessible storage area. Included in the price is One hundred square ft of flooring, A five ft strip light with pull Cord, a two or three-stage safety ladder. A new hatch opening with lock and hinges. Call now ask for Paul: Mobile: 07929 377961 All work done in a few hours, upgrades available Other joinery jobs considered

THE LOFT SPACE MAKERS:

Tel 01606 594543 Fax 01606 554452 Mob 07855 760 766 www.njgriffinjoinery.net

‘Family Business’

ALSO WINDOWS DOORS CARPORTS

PVCu Tile Caps (Dry Verges)

Gutter(different shapes & colours) PVCu Fascias

rd oa eb rg a B Cu PV

Tel: 0870 701 0073 Fax: 0870 701 0075 E-mail: recruitment@cheshirenews.co.uk

• • • • •

MOT type 1 subbase Washed grit sands Washed pipe bedding gravels 6F2 hardcore • Puddle Clay Topsoil • Turf media soils ALL SIZE SKIPS AVAILABLE

Tel: 01829 260 687 Fax: 01829 260 556

Tel: 01606 551470 or 01244 879790 − renovations − extensions. General building work − brickwork, carpentry,tiling, roofing, paving, plastering − by time served tradesmen. free estimates. Tel 01270 661049 or 07517 746985

PLASTERER WANTED 50 boards, six & skim, materials provided. Tel 07973 158312

Burglar Alarms ALARM

SERVICES Intruder alarms installed, repaired & serviced. Excellent standards of workmanship by experienced tradesman. Free quotations Call 01606 855047 or 07525 483488

Domestic Appliance Repairs COOKER REPAIRS(electric) free call out. All makes. Tel Gary 01606 800002/ 07765 403869 www.necrep.co.uk

Handyman

HOME SERVICES For all your odd jobs. Plumbing, Plastering, tiling, Joinery. Gutter cleaning & repairs. Clean friendly service. NO JOB TOO SMALL.

Tel 01606 557804 or 07967 155307

DODD

TONY’S PAINTING & DECORATING Friendly

tidy work by tradesman, discount OAP’s, free quote. Tel 01606 46096 or 07799 127245

Computer Services IT

SOLUTIONS

Professional Services. Hardware, Software, Upgrades, Virus/ Spyware Removal, Web design, Desktop and Laptop Repair, www.ipicom.co.uk 07731469185

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

Plasterwork BAILEY

SKIP

HIRE

PLASTERING

All aspects of plastering undertaken, extensions & alterations. Call for free estimate. No job too small. Telephone 01270 763176 Mobile: 07962 102357.

By Post or in Person Chronicle Newspapers Front Counter, Chronicle House, Commonhall Street, Chester CH1 2AA.

By Fax: Chester 01244 606395 Chester Chronicle & Associated Newspapers may monitor or record telephone calls for training purposes

Distribution: 0151 472 2803

Heavy Duty Cleaning Services TV/Video/Audio Repairs DRIVEKLEEN

driveway and patio cleaning service, all exterior cleaning considered, for free quotes. contact steve. 01606 559501 mob: 77852828342

AERIAL SATELLITE SERVICES

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

Heating/Plumbing

SPECIAL OFFER Digital Aerials from £40

24 HR CALLOUT WITHIN 1HR - NO CALLOUT CHARGE

High DECORATOR quality at an affordable price. Free estimates. T: 01606 833099 or M: 07946342013

IPICOM

All major credit and debit cards accepted

BUDGET PLUMBING

Painting/Decorating WILLIAM

Email: info@nickbrookes.co.uk www.nickbrookes.co.uk

Mini & midi, reliable same day service. Competitive prices. Tel 01606 871759 or 07765 311206

• Garages, Garden Walls, Porches • House Pointing, Patios, Pathways & Decking • Slate Tile Flat Roofing • Chimney Pointing, Rebuilding or Removal • Fascias, Soffits & Gutterings

Ray Addison (Northwich Advertisers) Tel: 01244 606318 Mobile: 07795 302461 E-mail: ray.addison@buysell.co.uk

All Skip sizes available: 2yd to 40yds

BADDELEY

Building & Roofing

Marie Dixon (Winsford Advertisers) Tel: 01244 606383 Mobile: 07714 429637 E-mail: marie.dixon@cheshirenews.co.uk

Recruitment Advertising

Soffits

Carl Duckett

Classified Private Ads Tel: 0870 234 0031 Mon-Fri 7.30am-8pm Sat 8.30am-12.30pm on line at www.buysell.co.uk

Domestic and Commercial.

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Tel/Fax: 01782 832500 Alsager 01270 884486 Crewe/Nantwich 01270 841425 email: sales@gutterplus85.co.uk www.gutterplus85.co.uk If we can’t sort you no one can

FALCON

SKIP HIRE

PVCu Shiplap Cladding (in a range of colours)

No Sub Contractors No Salesmen No Gimmicks

By Phone:

Classified Trade Ads Tel: 01244 606381/606382

Suppliers of

Established 1985

How to place an advert

If you would like to make an appointment for one of our Sales Representatives to call and see you please telephone:

Joinery Service Kitchens supplied, fitted and installed. All work project managed Gas, Electrical, Plumbing and Tiling

SPECIALISTS

DC BUILDERS repairs

STORAGE SOLUTIONS.

Skip Hire

N. J. Griffin

PVCue

To place an advert Tel: 01244 606381

General Home Improvements

Kitchens

Building Services/Supplies

Tel: 01606 43535 Commercial Premises

Northwhich Chronicle

The Chronicle, June 3, 2009

Burst pipes, leaks, taps Drains unblocked Showers, Radiators, Bathrooms OAP Discounts

0800 118 2705 • 07858 210556

Registered installer

Property Maintenance

Ring Dave on 01606 569166 / 07876 403309 (m)

APS PLUMBING TILING Toilet repairs, Leaks. YOU−BUY, WE−FIT Taps, Basins, Sinks, Toilets, Tiling. UNHEALTHY MOULDY BLACK SILICONE replaced.

L.G. HEATING Central heating installs, breakdowns & servicing. Cookers & fires. 5 year boiler guarantee. Gas safe reg.

07772 913 350.

Ring Andy 01606861122 or 07931706490 www.AndyFix.com

TV/Video/Audio Repairs

SSP PLUMBING & HEATING

Would you like to Control Sky in another room? We install TV & Sky multiroom systems Tv brackets fitted, Phone points

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.

RRS DIGITAL AERIALS

NO JOB TOO SMALL 15 yrs exp. All jobs metered for best signal quality All work fully insured & guaranteed

Call Rick on

01606 559346 or 07843 725314

Reliable Property & Garden Maintenance Services

Various general work Small roof repairs (single slate/tile replaced etc.) Chimneys pointed • Gutter clean/repair Garden maintenance Regular visits or one off tidy ups! • Hedge cutting Outdoor/interior painting & decorating No job too small, whatever it is ... Just Ask! All Areas Covered For Fast Friendly Service please call:

07856 389588 or 01606 330213

Roofing FLAT ROOFING 20 YEAR GUARANTEE 30 years Life expectancy Only top quality felts used Ply Decking Fast efficient service Flat roofing since 1977 Eddie Mcdaid Flat Roofing Comberbach

01606 892194 07774 713459

Roofing OJ ROOFING

Slating, Tiling, Leadwork, Flat roofing Converting flat roofs to pitched UPVC Fascias, Bargeboards, Gutters etc., Insurance work & Storm damage Quotations are free and without obligation TEL: 01606 40979 MOBILE: 07798 662925 CARL

DUCKETT

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

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Classified

Sales & Bargains Private: 0870 2340031 Trade:01244 606381

Articles For Sale CANVAS TENT

Cabanon Estoril Euro−style. 5/6 berth tent. 3 bedroom interior, hanging space, curtains. Extra canopy included. Used twice. Excellent condition.

£175 o.n.o.

of Weimaraner puppies, 4 bitches and 3 dogs. KC registered £700.00 07515930597

14FT

with Brass knobs, magnificent example, with base, £300ono. 01270 626405

Household Goods

WANTED DOULTON

888917)

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

GRANDDAUGHER CLOCK good working

TWO

MASON IRONSTONE POTTERY various pieces,

TWO

order, offers. Tel (01606 883110) cuddington

SETTEE

cream, washable covers, good condition, £15. Tel (01606 509244) winsford

SEATER

SETTEE

cream leather, good condition, £75. Tel (01606 45457) northwich

WICKER CONSERVATORY FURNITURE settee, two

circular, four chairs, display unit with bar, teak, excellent condition, £50. Tel (01606 44080) davenham

Beds/Bedrooms

3 door wall unit and corner display. Cut glass to upper display areas. Good condition, will separate. Genuine offers considered.

DOUBLE BED

HI−FI

CABINET dark wood, £20. Tel (01606 45457) northwich

£300 o.n.o.

01606862414

SOLID

table, 4 chairs, £80. Solid pine coffee table, £15. Corner unit, dark wood, £25. 2 seater & 1 seater suite, dark wood frame, £75, all very good condition. Tel. 07932 076899 (anytime)

TABLE and

LEATHER ARMCHAIRS A pair of Leather Recliner/ Rocker/ Swivel Armchairs Light Brown 5 months old £300 0151 6485301 / 07881 648912

CHENILLE

Heavy velvet gold patterned pairs. 270(d)x330(w) and 250(d)x180(w) £150 pair ono. 01270 626405

four chairs, £25. Pine drawers, £20. Small welsh dresser, £20. Tel (07547 018240) northwich

THREE

PIECE

SUITE

brown, good condition, £150. Tel (01606 851750) weaverham

TV/VIDEO CORNER UNIT mahogany, glass doors, very heavy, £50 ono. Tel (07840 219084) northwich

£££s

BLINDS SALE 50% UP TO

FREE measuring & fitting FAST local service FIRST choice for blinds

CALL NOW! FREEPHONE

0800 916 6536

OFF

ALL BOOKS & SAMPLES BROUGHT TO YOUR HOME

EVERY BL TYPE IND

Lines open 8.30am-9pm weekdays, 9am-5pm weekends

www.hillarys.co.uk

TABLE

PINE

SAVE

SUMMER

Huge range of made-to-measure blinds & awnings

dark wood with leather top and three small drawers, clawed feet, £20. Tel: (01606 45457) northwich

MAHOGANY UNITS

CURTAINS

SEATER

Blinds

chairs, one table, £200 ono. Tel (01606 48128) F

DINING TABLE

OCCASIONAL

TRAMPOLINE

Tel (01606 whitegate

Furniture

BEDSTEAD VICTORIAN Cast iron,

Jumpking 4t5 years old with green safety padding. worth a test jump £85 01270624830

CAR BOOT ITEMS £50.

Household Goods

plates, jugs, vases from £5 each. Tel (01606 45457) northwich

Antiques

01606 301815 WEIMARANER PUPPIES Litter

Conditions apply.

Brand new 2 draw double divan bed.orthopaedic mattress.never been used,delivery can be arranged.

£170.00 01244 836065

WARDROBE

chest of drawers, side cabinet, white, £20. Tel (07547 018240) northwich

Conservatories/Double Glazing CONSERVATORY

4X3M

upvc, roof piece damaged, low price £1,000 ono 0151 606 8041 / 07876 353 499

MASTERCARD FREE MEASURE

GEMINI

VISA FREE FITTING*

SPECIALISTS IN SUN A W N I N G S A N D P L E AT E D B L I N D S F O R C O N S E R VAT O R I E S NEW 2009 ROLLER AND VERTICAL FABRICS

0 1 6 0 6

CAR BOOTY Aladdins

Cave 500 plus items. Selling due to ill health. £100+ offers 07804202826

DALMATIAN

PUPPIES

Excellent pedigree. Fantastic parents can be seen. Available 20th June. £600 0151 4244459

SUBJECT TO TECHNICAL

CONJUNCTION

CARAVAN

36’x12’, Pemberton, gwo, Quick Sale Needed. £500. 07813 933586

4 6 1 7 8

NOT IN

FAMILY RUN BUSINESS EST

STATIC

ASK ABOUT OUR SUMMER SUN AWNING OFFER

JUST LAUNCHED 3 Vertical blinds, up to 6’ wide, any drop FROM £76 7 vertical blinds, up to 6’ wide, any drop FROM £179 7 Rollers, up to 6’ wide, any drop FROM £195

Miscellaneous

Kitchens

Toys & Games

MFI IN ADMINISTRATION Thousands of ex−

DOLLS

FISH 3 goldfish, 2 x 6ins, 1 x 3ins 573664

£1.00

LABRADOR

Your FREE Ad Service! This offer is open for private advertisers for advertising in all motors categories, items for sale and announcing happy events. Advertisers must live in the following post code areas to use this offer: CW7 CW8 & CW9.

Please send us your coupons to:

(One item per coupon)

The Chester Chronicle, Ad Control Department, Chronicle House, Commonhall Street, Chester, CH1 1AA.

MFI kitchens to clear. Full kitchens with stainless steel appliances. Only £795 complete Tel: 01244 902099

Domestic Appliance Sales COMBINATION MICROWAVE £15. Tel (07547 018240) northwich

GAS

COOKER Stoves Newhome, double oven, glass lid, dark green, good condition, £50. Tel (01606 553387) winsford

SERVIS

WASHER 1,300 rmp, silver, £150 ono. Tel (07859038534) northwich

Carpets/Flooring PANASONIC UPRIGHT CLEANER complete with spar bags and drive belt, good condition, £12. Tel (01606 891905) northwich

Disabled Equipment 4 WHEEL SCOOTER As new still boxed. Cost 1995 in April 09. Sturdy wheels, lights, indicators and comfy swivel captains seat. Up to 25 mile range. Up to 25st user. Comes with original paperwork, basket and charger. Can deliver & assemble for test drive. First to see will buy

£995 07900 824 127

ACORN

WHAT’S INCLUDED

● The Chronicle Northwich, Winsford and surrounding villages. ● A lineage advert for sale items ● A box advert (3x1) for motors advertising ● A boxed advert (3x2) for happy ads, with a photo ● 1 week’s advertising ● Your advert will also appear on our website at www.buysell.co.uk

FREE

The

Name (Title/Initials) ...................................................................................................... Address ........................................................................................................................... .......................................................................................................................................... Post Code................................................. Tel. No ......................................................... Chronicle These offers are not open to traders or for pets/livestock or property

STAIRLIFT

18 months old, includes delivery, fitting and three months guarantee, £850. Tel (01606 592847) winsford

MOBILITY SCOOTER red,

38 mile range, 8mph, lights, indicators, canopy, £350 ono. Tel (01606 330378) northwich

TAXI

CAR

SEAT

and travel cot, £10. Tel (01606 77219) northwich

DOUBLE

LOOP n over speed track, 1.43 scale with 3.5 of racing action layout, unused, £30. Childs wooden cube activity centre, multi toys, £15. Tel (01606 557149) winsford

SNOOKER/POOL

TABLE

6ft x 3ft, excellent condition, complete with cues, balls, £95 ono. Tel (01606 593794) winsford

VTECH

children laptop, ideal for age 4−7 years, £17 ono. Tel (01606 77219) northwich

Clothing WORKING BOOTS

steel toe caps, size 7, never worn, £7.50 ono. Tel (07547 018240) northwich

Musical Instruments YAMAHA CLAVINOVA Top of the range Yamaha Clavinova piano, excellent condition. Bought for £1600 3yrs ago. Includes headphones. Divides for transportation.

£900 obo 07868648806

Books/Records/Tapes/CD's

Cameras/Camcorders PANASONIC LUMIX FZ20

digital camera, 12 x optical zoom 4 x digital, boxed, accessories, superb condition, £75 ono. Tel (01606 862434) F

BITCH

beautiful golden pup, 10 weeks old, no papers, (huyton) had injections. £300 01512893557

TV/Video/Audio Sales BUSH TV 14", black with

teletext, £10. Tel (01606 883198) northwich

KARAOKE MACHINE with

microphone, still boxed, £17 ono. Tel (01606 77219) northwich

SHARP

SPEAKERS in walnut style cases, pair, £10. Tel (01606 509244) winsford

TOSHIBA TV 21", Good-

mans, freeview, dvd player, all leads, complete package, £30. Tel (01606 872450)

Collectors Items BEATLES WANTED

Mersey Beat Magazine − BEATLES TOP POLL − JUNE 4TH, 1962 − WANTED in any condition − REPLY TO zowy@rogers.com

£1000

01−416−484−0050

Sports Equipment CROSS

TRAINER with LCD display and manual control, as new, never used, £55. Tel (01606 47778) northwich

Cycles BOB THE BUILDER BIKE

BOOK SALE at St James’s Church, Albion Street, New Brighton. Saturday 6th June from 11.00 am to 4.00 pm. Refreshments available.

free admission 0151−639 1125

Computers/Games

MOBILITY

Scooter, VGC, 13 mths old, £275 ovno 01270 617029

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SOLD VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 1.6 S 5 door, hatchback, black, p/s, CD, ew, es. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SOLD VAUXHALL TIGRA 1.4 COUPE black, a/c, alloys, e/w, e/m, service history, tax & MOT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SOLD GENERAL CITROEN C3 1.4i SXi 5 door hatchback, metallic silver, PAS, r/c/l, air con, e/w, e/m, CD player, service history, only 37,000 miles . £3,990 NISSAN PRIMERA 1.8 S 5 door, estate, metallic silver, a/c, remote central locking, e/w, e/m, large load area . . . . . . . . £2,990 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA 2.5 V6 5 door, hatchback, metallic red, PAS, air con, c/l, e/w, e/m, great utility vehicle . . . . . . . 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SOLD SMALL HATCHBACKS FIAT PUNTO 1.2 5 door, hatchback, metallic, blue, p/s, c/l, e/.w, low mileage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £1,990 FIAT PUNTO 1.2 3DR HATCHBACK black, rcl, alloys, cd player, great looking first car. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £1,990 FORD KA 1.3 3 door, hatchback, metallic red, ps, CD, good first time car. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £1,990 FORD FIESTA FINESSE 1.3 3 door hatchback, metallic blue, PAS, sunroof, CD, 1 owner from new. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £1,690 PEUGEOT 106 INDEPENDENCE 1.1 3 door hatchback, metallic blue, radio/cassette, airbag, only 57,000 miles, service history . £1,590 FORD KA 1.3 3 door in red, PAS, c/l, CD, service history, sporty looking car . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £1,490 NISSAN MICRA 1.0 PROFILE 3DR HATCHBACK metallic red, pas, radio cassette, cloth upholstery, taxed & MOT’d, only 48,000 miles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £1,490 PX TO CLEAR FORD ESCORT 1.8 DIESEL CAN metallic red, 78,000 miles, 12 months MOT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £1,490+VAT MAZDA MX 5 1.8i CONVERTABLE in british racing green, alloy, radio cassette, wood trim, reg, attention to body work, hence price . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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Kemp is king at last

CYCLING: Weaver Valley veteran Alan Kemp was king of the hill once again as he rode to victory at the weekend in the Criterium National Championships at Redbridge, Essex. Undertaking the three-lap hilly circuit in 25ºC, Kemp conquered all in the 50-strong field of over 60s. Kemp won the race, and the overall title, after outsprinting his opponents on the tough hill sections. Clubmate Dave Astles finished in 23rd position. Club spokesman Astles said: “This win was special, as last year Kemp suffered the disappointment of being unable to finish his race due to illness, this championship win is Kemp’s ninth of the season”.

Archer times it right

ATHLETICS: Nicky Archer continued to impress in America when she claimed a top-ten finish at the NCAA Midwest Regional Championships. The former Weaverham High School pupil, studying at the University of New Mexico, was eighth in the 5,000m at Norman, Oklahoma. She set a career-best time of 16 mins 40.31 seconds and is now in with a chance of being selected for the 10,000m when the National Championships squads are announced. Vale Royal star Archer is running for the New Mexico Lobos while she studies for a masters in Sports Administration.

Livingston’s Open dream

GOLF: An amateur member of Vale Royal Abbey Golf Club will be playing in the qualifying competition for this year’s Open Championship at Turnberry. Gordon Livingston, 41, recently won the Whitegate club’s championship and also, alongside partner Ian Brandon, earned glory in Egypt, as featured in the Chronicle, when they lifted the Daily Telegraph Match Play title at Taba Heights. Although qualification for the Open will be tough, Livingston is hoping friends and fellow members will be sponsoring him for every par and birdie made. Proceeds will be donated to St Luke’s Hospice in Winsford.

Cheshire knocked out

CRICKET: Cheshire bowed out of the Minor Counties Cup despite defeating Bedfordshire at Marple on Sunday. They begin their Minor Counties Championship campaign this Sunday against Cornwall at Falmouth (11am). ■ Oulton Park have spent £7,000 on a handsome new set of covers, after receiving a grant of £9,500 through Awards For All. They have sold their old covers to Meller Braggins League neighbours Winsford. ■ Cheshire Cup Third Round: Oulton Park v Bowdon Vale, Middlewich v Weaverham, Northwich v Macclesfield.

Comet clash on Flash

SAILING: Winsford Flash members took to their home waters on Saturday in the Comet Open. In the first race Mark Coppenhall from Hunts sailing club pulled out a good lead and held it to the finish with Steve Bellamy from WF second and Dave Jobling from South Staffs third. Steve Bellamy started the second race with a comfortable lead but was overtaken by Mark Coppenhall in the finishing marks. Dave Harrison from WF was third. In the last race Coppenhall had a shaky start but again won the race. WF’s Bellamy and Harrison finished second and third overall.

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Leech racks up runs but Oulton draw OULTON Park skipper Nathan Dumelow was disappointed after his side failed to turn over Nantwich at Little Budworth on Saturday. Despite the visiting Dabbers posting an imposing total of 297-6 declared, Park were confident of completing what would have been their fourth victory in the Cheshire County League Premier Division. Batting first, the Dabbers found the boundary on regular occasion with Dumelow setting the standard for the Pinfold Lane bowlers taking 3-50.

In reply, Park looked dead and buried on 41-6 but another magnificent knock from left-handed ex-Winnington Park star Danny Leech (90) helped secure a losing draw, finishing up on 153-6. Dumelow said: “Five an over at Oulton Park, we should really be getting that. We were confident of chasing it before the innings but we just didn’t bat very well. “For the second week running we have come up against a team with an excellent bowling attack and I felt that there were a couple of poor decisions.

“Leechy was once again unbelievable. He just doesn’t look like he is going to get out.” ■ In Division Two, Oakmere were disappointed not to continue their recent upturn in form as they fell to a seven-wicket defeat at Stockport Georgians. Batting first, the Overdale Lane outfit totalled a competitive 185 with Pete Hutchinson hitting a half century. But in reply, the fourth-placed Georgians were too good and won with 186-3.

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TOP FORM: Danny Leech. JK180409OultonCrick-001

Park win at last as Welch returns Cricket

WINNINGTON Park finally got in the winning act with a comprehensive victory over Mere at the Recreation Ground on Saturday.

Taking to the field, Park gave themselves a chance and restricted their visitors to 138 (Brian Shingler 2-15, Craig Walsh 2-29). With last week’s derby humiliation at the back of their minds, a determined Park romped to their first Meller Braggins League Division One victory as Jonny Wales hit an unbeaten 70 and returning Neil Welch smacked 45 not out. Acting skipper Shingler said: “Last week I said we needed to take responsibility for our own games and that is exactly what we did, every single player gave 100% and the standard was very high and we thoroughly deserved our win. “Having Neil Welch in the side was a big boost and he certainly proved there are very few batsman better than him.” Rivals Northwich continued their fine league form with a comfortable win at Trafford MV. Martyn East hit 59 as they declared on 187-7 before the Moss Farm outfit skittled out their hosts for 111 for a maximum-points win. Also in Division One, Davenham, who posted 174, took 14 points despite falling to defeat at the hands of Congleton (180-7). In Division Two, Barnton

How they stand

Bowdon............... Neston ................ Widnes................ Nantwich............. Oulton Park......... Hyde ................... Oxton .................. Toft...................... Alderley Edge ..... Macclesfield........ Chester BO Hall.. Didsbury .............

P W 7 5 7 4 7 5 7 4 7 3 7 3 7 2 7 2 7 3 7 1 7 0 7 1

Pts 139 128 118 117 103 97 97 97 81 68 66 54

Division Two

Bollington............ Middlewich.......... Sale .................... Stockport G......... Tattenhall ............ Mobberley........... Marple................. Bredbury S Mks .. Burnage .............. Brooklands.......... Birkenhead Park . Oakmere.............

P W 7 6 7 5 7 4 7 3 7 3 7 2 7 2 7 2 7 2 7 2 7 1 7 1

Pts 140 135 127 101 99 96 95 87 82 77 61 43

MELLER BRAGGINS LEAGUE First Division

Malpas ................ Ashton-on-Mers .. Northwich............ Ashley................. Congleton ........... Mere ................... Barrow ................ Alvanley .............. Trafford MV......... Hale Barns.......... Winnington Park . Davenham ..........

P W 6 4 6 4 6 3 6 3 6 2 6 2 6 3 6 2 6 2 6 1 6 1 6 0

Pts 127 117 104 103 90 82 78 78 71 63 49 42

Second Division

Stockport ............ Barnton ............... Cholmondeley..... Weaverham ........ Winsford ............. Runcorn .............. Lymm O'ton Park Kingsley .............. Bowdon Vale....... Prestbury ............ Over Peover ....... Alderley Park ......

P W 6 4 6 4 6 3 6 3 6 3 6 4 6 2 6 1 6 1 6 0 6 1 6 1

Pts 131 124 110 108 96 95 69 67 49 40 39 38

CHESHIRE ALLIANCE Division One

Offerton............... The Groves......... Disley.................. Woodford ............ Wilmslow Wayfs . Rylands............... Appleton ............. Langley ............... Hartford............... Chelford .............. Stalybridge.......... Knutsford ............

DELIGHTED: Winnington’s acting skipper Brian Shingler sends another delivery down at home to Mere on Saturday. TMCGL290509park-002 continued their impressive form with a fine win over Bowdon Vale. The Broomsedge side restricted Vale to 122 (Kedar Dhopate 3-37, James Morgan 3-24) before sealing victory on 123-6 (Ben Wingfield 50no, Paul Coot 25). Weaverham also enjoyed their day in the sunshine as they destroyed Alderley Park. Barry Crellin (3-6) and Jamie

Allen (3-10) were the Russetts’ main beneficiaries as Park slumped to just 50 all out. In reply Dave Ashley smashed an unbeaten 42 in their total of 51-0. In Greater Manchester, Winsford had a tough day but escaped from Stockport with a creditable draw. Asked to field, James Tierney (3-54), Mike Clarke (2-51) and

Chris Brandon (2-36) fought hard as Stockport made 245-9. In reply, Clarke (63) was Winsford’s star but despite a valiant effort they settled on 182-7. In the Cheshire Alliance, Hartford slipped up at Grange Park as their total of 108 (Rob Whittle 27) was surpassed by visiting Wilmslow Wayfarers on 110-7 (Whittle 3-23).

P W 6 4 6 4 6 3 6 3 6 2 6 3 6 1 6 2 6 2 6 1 6 0 6 1

Pts 118 103 90 87 85 84 72 70 65 51 35 29

BOWLS GRENSON MOTORS MID CHESHIRE LEAGUE Section One

Wharton Cons A . Frod Red Lion A . Winsford Cons A. Frod Red Lion B . Owley Wood A.... Kelsall A.............. Victoria................ Wharton Cons B . Castle Pte A........ Meadowbank A... Crewe PO ........... Comberbach A....

P W Pts 6 6 1432 6 6 1387 6 3 1279 6 1 1216 6 2 1203 6 2 1195 6 2 1169 6 1 1159 5 5 1154 5 2 1014 5 3 980 5 0 942

Section Two

Sport in detail BOWLS

GRENSON MOTORS MID CHESHIRE LEAGUE Section One Comberbach A 188 Wharton Cons A 212, Crewe PO 209 Victoria 172, Frod Red Lion B 240 Winsford Cons A 191, Kelsall A 196 Meadowbank A 215, Owley Wood A 181 Castle Pte A 204, Wharton Cons B 189 Frod Red Lion A 224. Section Two: Frod Red Lion C 227 Slow & Easy A 181, Castle Pte B 188 Sahvington 191, Pochins 238 Spinner & Berg 205, Winsford Cons B 214 Winnington A 215, Crosstown A 243 Beech Tree A 194. Section Three: Barnton CC A 235 Sandbach Park 199, Meadowbank B 239 Owley Wood B 183, Hop Pole 227 Kelsall B 184, Coppenhall WMC 240 Hazel Pear A 183, Helsby SSC 219 Comberbach B 186, Davenham B 211 Wharton Cons C 193. Section Four: Winsford Cons C 219 Moulton RBL A 198, Lostock A 215 Barnton CC B 200, Hartford A 212 Bentley Motors 205, Cuddington A 220

Norley A 177, Rudheath Pte B 244 Middlewich RBL 154, Winnington B 207 Castle Pte D 203, Crowton 202 Frod Red Lion D 169. Section Five: Davenham C 216 Crosstown B 186, Barnton CC C 245 Wistaston 168, Meadowbank C 228 Winnigton C 178, Comberbach C 228 Cuddington B 173, Bunbury 228 Tarporley RBL A 181, Beech Tree B 201 Owley Wood C 205. Section Six: Tarporley RBL B 224 Davenham D 198, Rudheath Pte C 215 Kelsall C 182, Moulton RBL B 222 Barnton CC D 179, Castle Pte E 206 Hartford B 183, Hazel Pear B 208 Lostock B 182, Norley B 203 Delamere B 214. MID CHESHIRE LADIES LEAGUE Division One: Norley Ladies 205 Bunbury 96, Hazel Pear A 198 Hartford A 121, Wharton Cons Ladies 209 Barnton CC A 135, Mere 186 Davenham A 145, Castle Private A 200 Beech Tree 134, Lady Owls 161 Castle Private B 177. Division Two: Good Companions A 193 Willaston 171, Kelsall 154 Hazel

Pear B 190, Davenham B 144 Winnington Ladies 175, Coppenhall 184 Rode Heath 180, Marton 174 Haslington 153. Division Three: Barnton CC B 168 Rudheath S & SC 176, Moulton RBL Ladies 189 Good Companions B 108, Bostock Green Ladies 210 Blue Wyches 83, Wharton Rec 189 Hazel Pear C 150, Hartford B 137 Goostrey 183. NORLEY & DISTRICT LEAGUE Section One: Barnton CC A 153 Castle Private A 144, Beech Tree A 115 Frod Red Lion A 161, Frod Red Lion B 133 Delamere A 148, Grapes 133 Knutford BC 133, Wharton Cons A 154 Rudheath S&SC A 110. Section Two: Comberbach A 161 Pochins A 135 Davenham A 161 Wharton Cons B 95, Goshawk A 153 Norley A 112, Helsby S&SC A 154 Goshawk B 124, Overton A 157 Cuddington A 112, Winnington Pk A 157 Castle Park A 99. Section Three: Bunbury A 164 Davenham B 110, Castle Park B 145 Lions Lte Bud’h 116, Harg & Huxley A 153

Slow & Easy 132, Hazel Pear A 146 Moulton RBL A 119, Lostock 138 Winsford C&C B 142, Wharton Rec 123 Pavilion 124. Section Four: Chetwode Arms 150 Beech Tree B 148 Crowton VH 168 Fordsham Cons A 112, Drovers Arms 147 Middlewich Aces 120, Gt Budworth A 146 Mobb’y Vicory Hall 140, Kelsall A 168 High Legh A 116, Mere 156 Halton RBL 125. Section Five: Alpraham A 148 Middlewich RBL B 136, Cuddington B 153 Overton B 130, High Legh B 151 Owley Wood Vets 117, Manley 139 Tarporley RBL 108, Pochins B 149 Comberbach B 144, Vale Royal 156 Alpraham B 136.

DARTS

WINSFORD LADIES LEAGUE Saxons A 4 George & Dragon A 5, Saxons Blue 9 George & Dragon B 0, Saxons Gold 4 Golden Lion A 5, Top House 3 Rifleman 6, White Lion 2 Pockets 7, Ark 7 P Feathers 2.

Pochins............... Crosstown A ....... Shavington ......... Slow & Easy A .... Frod Red Lion C . Spinner & Berg ... Winnigton A ........ Rudheath Pte A .. Beech Tree A...... Winsford Cons B. Castle Pte B........

P W Pts 6 4 1301 6 5 1262 6 4 1256 6 2 1233 6 2 1149 6 0 1147 5 5 1137 5 5 1084 5 2 1023 5 1 990 4 0 750

Section Three

Hazel Pear A ...... Barnton CC A ..... Hop Pole............. Helsby SSC ........ Wharton Cons C . Meadowbank B... Davenham B....... Kelsall B.............. Owley Wood B.... Comberbach B.... Sandbach Park ... Coppenhall WMC Davenham A....... Limes ..................

P W Pts 8 7 1781 8 4 1723 8 5 1719 8 5 1706 8 4 1702 8 3 1675 8 3 1671 8 4 1648 8 3 1642 8 4 1612 8 3 1608 8 3 1600 7 5 1547 7 2 1343

Grey Lambs celebrate their new beginning

WORK has finally started on Lostock Gralam’s £450,000 project to develop their Manchester Road ground. After seven years’ fundraising, construction of the Grey Lambs’ new changing facilities and social area along with extensive work to the playing surface and additional junior pitch can begin. Funds have come from a variety of

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sources: Vale Royal Borough Council, the Football Foundation and Veolia Landfill Trust as well as the club’s own fundraising initiatives. The project will be managed by local regeneration charity Groundwork Trust. Club secretary James Birdsey said: “This is the culmination of a lot of

hard work from the club’s committee to see the project through to this stage, and it is really exciting to finally see the work beginning to unfold. “On the pitch we had our most successful season for decades, and we are looking to the future now in terms of building a junior set up that will do justice to the facilities we will have.” Lostock are launching their Junior

Academy for under 8s on Saturday, June 20 from 10.30am-12pm at Wincham Primary School. The sessions will be led by club manager Neil Bithell, a coach at Manchester United’s Junior Academy. For further information, call Neil Bithell on 07780 757675 or Jasmine on 07780 757675 or go to www.lostockgralamfootballclub.co.uk

Behan pleased to claim top-six place Motorsport

The 17-year-old race ace from Barnton finished sixth in the fourth round of the Relentless British Superbikes 125GP Championship at Thruxton and is now placed ninth overall. At a sun-drenched Thruxton, Behan, having qualified second on the grid, Behan got off to a good start but by lap 11 had slipped back to ninth. As the race drew towards its end a mini-battle between Behan and team-mates Rob Guiver and Lee Costello but it was the Northwich youngster that finished on top, taking the chequered flag in sixth place. “It was a good weekend, I got my best qualifying position, due to the fact I got a clear run on track, nothing got in my way,” said Behan. “As for the race, it’s a fast track and a difficult one to pass on. I was passing on the corners, then getting passed on the straights, it’s very frustrating. Through the speed trap in sector one, I was over 5mph down on the fastest rider and 22nd fastest overall, so getting sixth place, I should be pleased with.” Behan now has a three-week wait until the Championships pull into Thetford-based Snetterton circuit for the fifth round. Highlights of this weekend’s race at Thruxton can be seen tomorrow night at 8.30pm on British Eurosport 2.

How they stand Section Four

BOWLS GRENSON MOTORS MID CHESHIRE LEAGUE Section Four

Rudheath Pte B .. Castle Pte C ....... Norley A.............. Frod Red Lion D . Cuddington A...... Winnington B ...... Crowton .............. Barnton CC B ..... Lostock A............ Winsford Cons C Moulton RBL A ... Middlewich RBL.. Bentley Motors.... Hartford A ...........

P W Pts 8 7 1872 8 5 1744 8 6 1733 8 4 1690 8 5 1689 8 5 1682 8 5 1656 8 3 1644 8 4 1624 8 3 1624 8 3 1620 8 3 1571 8 1 1486 8 1 1423

Section Five

Comberbach C ... Barnton CC C ..... Tarporley RBL A . Wistaston............ Meadowbank C... Bunbury .............. Cuddington B...... Owley Wood C.... Winnington C ...... Davenham C....... Beech Tree B...... Crosstown B .......

P W Pts 8 5 1764 8 3 1744 8 4 1617 8 4 1608 7 4 1531 7 6 1525 8 2 1516 7 5 1501 8 3 1433 7 4 1380 7 1 1352 6 3 1194

Section Six

Rudheath Pte C .. Hartford B ........... Moulton RBL B ... Lostock B............ Hazel Pear B ...... Barnton CC D ..... Norley B.............. Delamere ............ Kelsall C ............. Rudheath Pte D .. Tarporley RBL B . Davenham D....... Castle Pte D .......

TEEN rider Connor Behan settled for a top-six finish at the weekend despite recording his best ever qualifying position.

P W Pts 8 8 1802 6 4 1709 8 6 1644 8 1 1583 8 5 1520 8 2 1520 7 4 1496 7 5 1473 7 3 1432 7 1 1330 7 2 1327 7 2 1297 6 4 1238

MID CHESHIRE LADIES LEAGUE Division One

Wharton Cons..... Castle Private A.. Norley Ladies...... Barnton CC A ..... Hazel Pear A ...... Castle Private B.. Davenham A....... Hartford A ........... Beech Tree ......... Mere ................... Lady Owls........... Bunbury ..............

P W Pts 7 7 1398 7 7 1379 7 6 1329 7 4 1220 7 3 1216 7 3 1180 7 3 1161 7 3 1107 7 0 1088 7 3 1081 7 1 1030 7 2 936

Division Two

Marton ................ Haslington........... Good Comps A ... Rode Heath ........ Hazel Pear B ...... Willaston ............. Davenham B....... Kelsall ................. Winnington Lds... Coppenhall .........

P W 5 4 5 3 5 3 5 2 5 3 5 2 5 2 5 0 4 3 4 2

Pts 903 902 866 865 855 842 826 716 692 653

Division Three

IN THE POINTS: Northwich’s Connor Behan in action at Thruxton.

Youngsters are Over the moon Football

WINSFORD Over Three under 17s are celebrating a record season in the Mid Cheshire Youth League. After 20 games unbeaten they won the league by 12 points and recently won the District Cup after beating Davenham 1-0. They have won 18 trophies in five years. They are: Manager Paul Newton, Adam Rathbone, Robbie Jones, Leon Robinson, Joel Robinson, Jamie Sloane, Barry Palfryman, Dean Burgess, Andy Mundy, Russell Antrobus; front – Alex Molyneux, Gary Buckley, Lawrence Antrobus (captain), Ash Titterton, James Underhill. Absent are: Alan Eves, Chris Danby, Daniel Kendrick, Sam Eves.

CUP GLORY: Winsford Over Three U17s.

Andy lifts the title NORTHWICH strongman Andy Gregory is the best of British after outlifting his opponents. The Barnton-based powerlifter, originally from Greenbank, was crowned Great British Powerlifting Federation Bench Press Champion at Hatchford Brook Sports Centre, in Birmingham. With his first lift Gregory put 165kg on the scales before lifting a title-winning weight of 172.5kg.

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Powerlifting

Gregory, a regular visitor to Dave’s Gym in Rudheath, attempted his personal best of 177.5kg but could not lock out. But his second attempt was enough to claim the 125kg unequipped category crown at an event where entrants are drug tested.

Moulton RBL....... Wharton Rec....... Goostrey ............. Barnton CC B ..... Bostock Green.... Good Comps B ... Hartford B ........... Hazel Pear C ...... Rudheath S&SC . Blue Wyches.......

P W 5 4 5 4 5 3 5 3 5 3 5 3 5 1 5 1 4 2 4 0

Pts 932 919 873 855 844 816 712 695 658 470

NORLEY & DISTRICT AFTERNOON LEAGUE Section One

Frod Red Lion A . Delamere A......... Knutford BC ........ Castle Private A.. Beech Tree A...... Barnton CC A ..... Winsford C&C A . Rudheath A ........ Wharton Cons A . Frod Red Lion B . Grapes................

P W Pts 7 7 1114 7 4 963 7 4 960 7 2 924 7 3 899 7 3 896 6 2 828 6 2 807 5 5 756 5 0 657 4 1 522 P W Pts 7 5 1063 7 6 1040 7 5 988 7 4 979 7 3 973 7 3 962 7 4 950 7 3 929 7 2 915 7 1 911 7 3 887 7 2 848

Section Three

GUN SHOW: Northwich’s Andy Gregory (centre) is a British Bench Press champion.

Davenham B....... Harg & Hux A...... Hazel Pear A ...... Lions Litt Bud...... Winsford C&C B . Castle Park B...... Wharton Rec....... Moulton RBL A ... Pavilion ............... Lostock ............... Bunbury A...........

P W 7 4 7 3 7 5 7 4 7 3 7 4 7 4 7 2 7 4 7 1 6 4

P W Pts 9 6 1296 9 6 1294 9 5 1267 9 4 1244 9 5 1201 9 5 1178 9 3 1138 8 3 1072 8 2 1049 7 4 984 7 3 963 7 4 906 6 2 823

Section Five

Comberbach B.... Alpraham A......... Overton B ........... Alpraham B......... Middlewich B ...... Cuddington B...... Manley ................ High Legh B........ Owley Wood Vets Pochins B ........... Vale Royal .......... Tarporley RBL.....

P W Pts 7 6 1056 7 6 1031 7 3 991 7 2 989 7 5 975 7 2 964 7 3 935 7 3 919 7 4 907 7 2 898 7 3 895 7 2 866

Section Six

Rudheath B ........ Middlewich A ...... Castle Private C.. Davenham C....... Cuddington C...... Barnton CC B ..... Tarvin Village ...... Frod Cons B ....... Lady Lions .......... Hartford Aces...... Gt Budworth B .... Kingsley .............. Helsby S&SC B .. Norley B..............

P W Pts 9 8 1382 9 7 1300 9 7 1293 9 5 1284 9 5 1220 9 4 1209 9 4 1181 9 5 1180 9 3 1176 9 3 1154 9 3 1148 9 4 1130 9 3 1095 9 2 1083

Section Seven

Harg & Hux B...... Moulton RBL B ... Bunbury B........... Helsby S&SC D .. Kingswood .......... Kelsall B.............. Knutsford Cons... Helsby S &SC C . Davenham D....... Delamere B......... Cuddington D...... Barrow ................ Hazel Pear B ...... Castle Park C .....

P W Pts 9 6 1311 9 7 1283 9 6 1281 9 6 1255 9 5 1255 9 4 1240 9 4 1230 9 4 1219 9 2 1201 9 5 1201 9 4 1175 9 4 1171 9 2 1166 9 2 1087

NORLEY EVENING LEAGUE Division One

Wharton Cons A . Castle Private A.. Comberbach A.... Delamere A......... Wharton Cons B . Kelsall A.............. Winsford C&C A . Beech Tree A...... Crewe PO A........ Meadow Bank A . Middlewich A ...... Owley Wood A....

P W Pts 6 6 1205 6 5 1113 6 4 1081 6 4 1063 6 3 1053 6 3 1034 6 1 1019 6 2 1010 6 2 1003 6 2 997 6 2 996 6 2 976

Division Two

Shavington ......... Hope Pole........... Winsford C&C B . Slow & Easy A .... Rudheath A ........ Davenham A....... Barnton CC A ..... Hazel Pear.......... Coppenhall A ...... Comberbach B.... Winnington P A... Meadown Bank B

P W Pts 6 4 1143 6 4 1117 6 4 1111 6 4 1091 6 4 1088 6 3 1059 6 5 1037 6 3 1018 6 2 964 6 1 947 6 0 928 6 2 923

Division Three

Owley Wood B.... Overton MH ........ Rudheath B ........ Cuddington A...... Lostock A............ Tarvin A............... Lions Lit Bud A ... Moulton RBL A ... Castle Priv B....... Bunbury A........... Wharton Rec A ... Davenham B.......

P W Pts 6 4 1112 6 4 1090 6 3 1075 6 3 1043 6 3 1039 6 3 1027 6 3 1015 6 3 1013 6 2 1011 6 3 1010 6 3 978 6 2 928

Division Four

Crowton .............. Alpraham A......... Midd’wich B ........ Crewe PO B........ G Budworth......... Kelsall B.............. Tarporley A ......... Vale Royal .......... Beech Tree B...... Slow and Easy B Winnington P B... Coppenhall B ......

P W Pts 6 2 1086 6 4 1071 6 3 1059 6 3 1043 6 4 1029 6 3 1025 6 3 1025 6 3 1021 6 2 1018 6 3 1018 6 3 994 6 2 978

Division Five

Section Two

Davenham A....... Helsby S&SC A .. Wharton Cons B . Comberbach A.... Goshawk A ......... Overton A ........... Winnington Pk A . Cuddington A...... Norley A.............. Pochins A ........... Goshawk B ......... Castle Park A......

Middlewich Aces. Beech Tree B...... Halton RBL ......... Crowton VH ........ Drovers Arms...... High Legh A........ Frod Cons A ....... Mobb Victory Hall Castle Private B.. Gt Budworth A .... Mere ................... Chetwode Arms .. Kelsall A..............

Pts 997 982 980 955 943 943 938 921 906 890 865

Cuddington B...... Tattenhall ............ Owls B ................ Barnton CC B ..... Owls A ................ Castle Priv C....... Hartford A ........... Barony Park........ Tarvin B............... Hartford Aces......

P W Pts 6 3 1075 6 4 1075 6 3 1040 6 3 1033 6 4 1031 6 4 1024 6 1 970 6 2 963 6 3 957 6 2 951

DARTS WINSFORD LADIES Pockets............... Saxons A ............ George & Drag A Fern Villa ............ Gate.................... Rifleman ............. Ark ...................... Swan................... Saxons Gold ....... P Feathers .......... Saxons Blue ....... Golden Lion A..... White Lion........... George & Drag B Top House .......... Golden Lion B.....

P W 9 9 9 7 8 7 9 6 8 6 9 5 9 4 9 4 4 4 8 4 9 3 8 3 8 2 8 2 8 1 8 1

Pts 18 14 14 12 12 10 8 8 8 8 6 6 4 4 2 2

Sport

Motorsport Speed star Behan revs up for top-six finish: p31

MATT HAS THE GOLDEN TOUCH Rowing

By Ben Coulbeck

MATT Langridge struck gold for Great Britain once again at the World Cup Regatta in Spain.

The Northwich Rowing Club star was in the stroke seat in team GB’s men’s four crew that crossed the line in first place in Sunday’s final at Banyoles. Their awesome display was just one of nine gold-medal winning performances from British rowers at what was the first World Cup of the season. Team GB also confirmed that it was their biggest medal tally in World Cup history which would have pleased performance director Jurgen Grobler, who recently criticised the lack of strength and depth in his squads. Speaking exclusively to the Chronicle, Langridge said: “It was a definitely a good start for us, the first one is always a bit nerve racking because you don’t really know how you are going to compare to the other fours. “The Czech Republic are a quick crew but we know that there will be quicker crews to come and that is when we will be really tested.

AWESOME FOURSOME: Northwich's Matthew Langridge (right) in the stroke seat won a gold medal for Team GB in Spain at the weekend. Picture by Peter Spurrier of GB Rowing. ”We’ll know then just how good we are. “We could have gone quicker but you can only race what’s against you so we’ve just got to keep it going and get the job done.” Langridge was joined in the winning boat by Alex Gregory and fellow Beijing Olympic Games silver medallists Alex Partridge and Ric Egington, from Knutsford. Their time of six minutes six seconds was too good for rival

crews Czech Republic and Greece, who took second and third respectively over the 2,000m course. “The plan is for us all to stick together now,” added Langridge. “As we know each other we are not afraid of saying how we think things should be done but it’s coming together nicely and unless there is an injury or Jurgen wants to change things, then the plan is for us to stick as the four.”

Langridge was cheered on by fans on the riverbank but also by his friends and former clubmates at Northwich Rowing Club who were delighted by the former Hartford High School pupil’s latest triumph. Northwich chairman Simon Bannister said: “He is the star of the show for us at the club. “He’s a very busy man as you can imagine but when he does get five minutes he does pop down to see us. “It’s great not just for the

sport but for the kids in our town that they can see someone who has come from grass roots level and is achieving success on the world stage. It’s a great motivator.” Langridge, as part of the fantastic four, will be hoping for more of the same when Team GB arrive in Germany later this month. The second World Cup Regatta of the season at Munich starts on June 19.

Cheshire are champions at Twickenham again Rugby union

CHESHIRE lifted the County Championship Shield in glorious sunshine after staging a dramatic second-half fightback at Twickenham on Saturday. Making their second appearance at rugby’s HQ in four seasons, Cheshire faced Hertfordshire in the showcase final after winning all of their three group games. Hoping to replicate their 2006 success and backed by a couple of hundred supporters who made the long journey for the 10am kick off, Cheshire started in the worst possible manner. Two tries and a penalty left them with a mountain to climb, and despite some late pressure of the Hertfordshire line, Cheshire trailed 15-0 at half-time. A Gavin Roberts penalty early into the second period restored some belief in the travelling support and soon Cheshire had drawn level thanks to a

Ledwards completes the Blues brigade Football THE wind of change continues to blow through the Barton Stadium as Winsford United revealed the third and final member of their new-look management team. Tony Ledwards arrived in Mid Cheshire last week after parting company with UniBond Premier side Nantwich Town. Ledwards, who steered the Dabbers’ youth team to the third round of the FA Youth Cup last season only to lose out to Everton, will take on the majority of the Blues’ coaching duties for the 2009/10 season. He joins new manager Terry Murphy and assistant Mike Alcock as chairman Mike Loveless oversees a summer clearout at Winsford. Ledwards is expected to bring many of his exciting young players with him from Nantwich and Blues secretary Bob Astles told the Chronicle that the UniBond side will not be able to pick and choose players throughout the season. “Once they sign for us then they will know where their loyalties lie,” he said. “Nantwich won’t just be allowed to come and pick players and put them on the bench, that just won’t happen. “Tony has met now with Terry Murphy and Mike Alcock and they all got on very well. They are looking forward to working together and taking the club in a new direction – bringing young players through as well as developing the best local senior players.” Since the change of management at the club, Winsford have been inundated with requests from players to join the club as they begin preparations for another season in the Vodkat Premier League. The Blues narrowly escaped relegation last season but Astles said that has not put off any prospective arrivals. He said: “I have been surprised by how many players want to come and play for us even though the budget next year will not be fantastic. “Many of them know about Terry and Mike and now Tony and they want to come and get involved with what is happening. It’s all very positive.”

CHAMPIONS: Cheshire lift the County Championship Shield after victory over Hertfordshire at Twickenham. tries from second-half substitutes and Caldy duo Roberts and prop Derek Salisbury. Another Roberts penalty nudged Cheshire into the lead before Northwich-based full back Ben Coulbeck scored in the corner to make it 23-15 with 18 minutes to go. Coulbeck’s Manchester clubmate Patrick Leach capped a fine display at inside centre and completed a memorable fightback with a try. A shellshocked Hertforshire earned

a consolation try late on but it was Cheshire who ended the day in triumph with the final score at 30-22. After the whistle, Coulbeck, 26, said: “In many ways that was more satisfying than 2006. To show such character and come back from 15-0 down is a great credit to everyone associated with the county this season. “To be fair, Hertfordshire gave us an almighty scare but in the end the talent of this young squad shone through. “To get on the scoresheet was a

dream come true. It was only from a couple of yards out but they all count. It’s my first at Twickers so I’ll always remember it. “It’s been a great season and the management, coaches, players and supporters deserved their day in the sun and to sink a few beers.” After their success, Cheshire are promoted back to the county’s elite and will contest the Bill Beaumont Cup against old enemies Lancashire and Yorkshire next season.

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