Mid Cheshire Chronicle, 15/10/08 by James Shepherd

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PRIDE OF ENGLAND By Dave Goodban

ELEVEN-YEAR-OLD Sarah Cross was smiling like a Cheshire cat after England’s 5-1 win over Kazakhstan at Wembley on Saturday.

The Rudheath High School pupil, of Alvingham Close, Northwich, led the Three Lions out in front of 90,000 fans before the World Cup qualifier, and watched as a VIP guest. The Manchester City supporter was one of a handful of lucky youngsters to win her mascot spot via an online competition, and walked out onto the hallowed turf hand-in-hand with Chelsea star Ashley Cole. And despite a dour first half, Sarah was up celebrating the late flurry of goals to round off a truly memorable day. “It was brilliant. She had a wonderful day,” said stepdad Scott Cowan. “She’ll never forget it.” Sarah was nervous waiting

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in the tunnel with the players but a friendly word from her favourite player Shaun WrightPhillips, and 6ft 7in striker Peter Crouch, put her at ease. “They came over and talked to us and shook hands,” she said. “The whole day was good but I loved walking out with the players. It was scary with all those people looking at you but I really enjoyed it.” After the anthems, Sarah joined stepdad Scott, mum Sue and big sister Laura, 13, still clad in her replica kit and clutching a bag of England goodies. “She got to keep the kit and she was still going round in it on Sunday. She loved every minute,” said Mr Cowan.

TOP TEAM: Sarah Cross with Ashley Cole, right, and his England team-mates Wayne Rooney and Steven Gerrard.

On last week’s front page we reported three Northwich men had denied murdering a 59-year-old man. In an unfortunate case of mistaken identity, we inadvertently published the wrong picture of one of the three accused. We printed a picture purporting to be Paul Blower when it was, in fact, his elder brother Christopher. We acknowledge our mistake and wish to offer the Blower family our very sincere apologies for any distress our error has caused.

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TV actor ‘cuddled’ teenager TV ACTOR Ben Freeman and a Mid Cheshire schoolgirl were seen cuddling minutes after he allegedly raped her by a Barbados hotel pool, jurors heard yesterday. James Broughton, a fellow guest at the Almond Beach Village hotel, said he had earlier heard noises from a lounger where the pair appeared to be having sex. Mr Broughton recognised Freeman as Emmerdale’s Scott Windsor and returned 10 minutes later with a camera. As jurors viewed Ben the snaps, he said: Freeman “Ben Freeman and the girl were cuddling on the sun lounger. He was sitting upright with her on his lap.” The salesman said he and a friend were at the plush hotel when they decided to investigate sounds 15m away. Freeman, 28, and the teenager, 16, appeared to be having sex, said Mr Broughton. When Freeman’s lawyer Anesta Weekes QC asked if he heard her scream at the star to stop, Mr Broughton replied: “Not at all.” Prosecutors claim the youngster wept and begged for mercy in the alleged 2006 attack. Quizzed by them, Broughton accepted the actor could have been trying to conceal the girl’s face when they were snapped. Freeman denies rape. The trial in Bridgetown, Barbados, continues.

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Firm helps residents to spend a penny WINSFORD councillors are celebrating after Mar Properties, which manages the town’s shopping centre, promised to splash out on brand new public toilets. The lease on the current facilities, which have been closed since late January, will be transferred from Vale Royal Borough Council to Mar, and a state-of-the-art toilet block will be created in two vacant units inside the centre itself. Winsford Town councillors recently collected a petition with more than 800 signatures demanding action over the lack of public conveniences in the town. And they declared themselves delighted after Mar agreed to fund the scheme

NEWSFile Domestic incidents

POLICE in Cheshire West and Chester attended almost 4,000 domestic incidents last year, according to the Cheshire Domestic Abuse Partnership. The figures appear in the annual report of Chester Women's Aid. Of the 3,953 incidents, 23% were repeats and 3,039 children were present. A total of 495 referrals were made to domestic abuse family safety units and over 150 women and children were supported in refuges in Vale Royal, Chester and Ellesmere Port. Cheshire County Council provides £500,000 in funding to support domestic abuse work throughout the county and it is thought the cost savings resulting from the decreases in repeat incidents is £2m.

By Dave Goodban at a of Vale Royal’s executive group at Wyvern House on Thursday night. Town mayor Des Worthington said: “We’re very pleased with the outcome and the executive’s decision – it’s long overdue. We’re hoping the new facilities will be up and running by the end of the year.” Cllr Don Beckett added: “On behalf of Winsford Town Council I’d like to thank everyone who signed the petition. I firmly believe this strong message from residents and shoppers in the town centre made the difference.” The new toilets are expected to be open December.

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SUPPORT: Town mayor councillor Des Worthington helped collect more than 800 signatures demanding action over the lack of public toilets in Winsford.

Man who dumped waste is fined Young NSPCC initiative VALE Royal Borough Council has prosecuted a Winsford man for dumping waste over the wall of his property. Terrance Snape, of Beckenham Grove, was found guilty of a duty of care offence at Vale Royal Magistrates Court on Friday, October 10, and fined a total of £460. Snape, 44, committed the offence on May 9. He was prosecuted under Section

34 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990. Cllr Lynn Riley, lead councillor for environmental management, said: “This is the first time we have used this legislation to bring a prosecution and it sends a clear message to those who do not take responsibility for their waste. “It shows our commitment to tackling all types of environmental crime.”

HARTFORD Young NSPCC is marking its 60th year by raising thousands of pounds for vulnerable children in Cheshire. The group recently held a wine tasting session at Hartford Village Hall as a thank you to members for their fundraising efforts throughout the past year. So far more than £13,000 has been

collected. The event also saw long standing NSPCC member, Linda Barnes, being presented with a certificate for 21 years of voluntary service. NSPCC Hartford chairperson, Mary Parkes, said: “I’m absolutely over the moon with the committee’s hard work and tireless efforts this year.”

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THE lighting of a beacon at Beeston Castle has marked the start of an ambitious three-year project centred on the natural and historic heritage of Cheshire’s Sandstone Ridge. The county has received £1,395,000 in funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund to conserve the Ridge’s six Iron Age hillforts and wildlife habitats and encourage more people to visit, learn about and become more involved in the area’s landscape heritage Around two square kilometres of the 20 square kilometres of the Sandstone Ridge is involved in the project stretching from Helsby Hill to Maiden Castle at Bickerton.

Final civic service

THE last Civic Service organised on behalf of a County Council chairman took place at Knutsford Methodist Church on Sunday. Cnty Cllr Steve Wilkinson and his family were joined by 250 people and civic dignitaries. The collection was split between a local farming charity and one in Africa.

Award nomination

A NORLEY licensee has been nominated for a brewery award. Andrew Milton from the Carriers Inn is shortlisted in the Marston’s Pub of the Year awards, winning a place over the 2,000 other pubs eligible to enter.

Chainsaw theft

A SHOPLIFTER struck at Aldi in Northwich last Wednesday and walked out with a chainsaw. The theft happened around 3pm and police want any witnesses to call 0845 4580000.

Tax disc is stolen

A THIEF has broken into a Renault Clio parked at Kingsmead Square in Northwich and stole the tax disc. The offence occurred between 4pm on Friday and 2.30pm on Saturday. Police are appealing for witnesses.

Mountain bike taken

A MOUNTAIN bike valued at £150 was stolen from the back garden of a house at Verdin Street in Northwich last Wednesday.

Meet and greet MP

WEAVER VALE MP Mike Hall will be meeting constituents at Castle Private Club, David Street, Northwich on Friday, October 17. The drop-in session lasts from 6.30-7pm and residents will be seen on a first come, first served basis. For more information call 01928 735000.

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Hospice fashion show A CHARITY fashion show is being held against the stunning historic backdrop of Vale Royal Abbey to raise money for St Luke’s Hospice. Northwich department store Bratts is teaming up with the Winsford-based hospice for a fashion show launching Bratts’ new collections, while raising money to help people with life-threatening illnesses. The event is being held from noon on Wednesday, October 29 in the Great Hall at Vale Royal Abbey Golf Club. Tickets cost £20 and are available by contacting Jo Horne or Wendy Gibson at the hospice on 01606 555687 or 555685.

Boy, 2, injured A TODDLER is in hospital in a “stable but serious” condition after a two-vehicle collision in Plumley. The boy’s 40-year-old mother, who was driving a Fiat Brava, and a 55-year-old van driver escaped with minor injuries following the crash on the A556 Chester Road shortly before midday on Friday. They were both treated at Leighton and released later the same day, but the two-year-old boy is still in hospital. Witnesses are asked to contact Sgt Carl Bailey at Wilmslow Specialist Investigation Unit on 01244 613641.

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Campaign to honour VC hero caught in consultation crossfire By Dave Goodban CAMPAIGNERS fighting for Winsford’s new £10.8m leisure centre to be named after the town’s most celebrated a war hero fear a public consultation exercise is a sham. Winsford Town Council is at the forefront of a campaign for the building to be called the James Clarke VC Centre after the only Mid Cheshire soldier ever to be awarded the Victoria Cross. But town councillors fear Vale Royal Borough Council’s borough’s executive committee will disregard public opinion if it does not match the councillors’ own ideas. They believe the committee is keen to name the facility the self-agrandising `Vale Royal Lifestyle Centre’. “It should be the choice of the majority of the people who have taken the time and trouble to suggest the names,” said town mayor Cllr Des Worthington. “What’s the point in consulting with the public if the decision is not going to be based on their views?” A Vale Royal Borough Council spokesperson said: “At a meeting on September 11 the council’s executive group decided that the lifestyle centre should not be named until an

COMING SOON: Winsford’s new leisure centre should be open in early 2009 and, right, local hero James Clarke. online consultation had taken place. “This four-week consultation will finish on October 24 and the results will form a report, which will be presented at the executive group meeting on November 13.”

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NEWSFile Sexual offences

A WINSFORD man is facing prison after admitting a string of sex offences against children. David Jesse Worrall, of Dee Way, was due to stand trial for 20 sex offences, but pleaded guilty to seven indecent assaults and one offence of gross indecency with a child at Chester Crown Court on Tuesday, October 7. The jury were directed to find him not guilty on seven indecent assault charges, and five more will lie on file. Worrall, 36, was remanded in custody until he is sentenced at Chester on October 28.

Knockout blow

A NORTHWICH man has denied knocking another man unconscious in Chester city centre. Gareth Roscoe, 23, of Middle Mill Lane, is accused of punching Lee Whelan on September 20 this year. The incident on the junction of Pepper Street and Foregate Street in Chester was captured on CCTV. Roscoe denies assault by beating. His trial will be heard at Chester Magistrates Court on November 17. He was granted conditional bail.

Vehicle crash

AN ELDERLY woman in her 70s suffered minor injuries in a car crash in Oakmere Road near the Cheshire Police HQ in Winsford last Wednesday.

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Shop scams started after jobseeker’s cash halted AN unemployed man defrauded a string of shops after his jobseeker’s allowance was were stopped. Francis Bretland, 49, of Castle Court, Northwich, admitted a series of thefts and fraud offences at Vale Royal Magistrates Court on Wednesday. But he will not go to jail. Bretland was caught after trying to get a cash refund from Argos in Northwich for an electric can opener he had stolen from the shop. Prosecutor Jackie Lamb said Bretland was given a gift voucher for £19.99, which he used to buy a deep-fat fryer before leaving the store. He tried a similar ruse at the same shop the next day, but suspicious staff recognised him and called police. Only after his arrest did the other offences come to light. The court was told on July 9 Bretland took two packets of chicken from chiller cabinets at Tesco in Northwich Road, Weaverham and opened them. He then rubbed dirt onto the

By Dave Goodban meat and asked for his money back, claiming he had bought the produce and it was inedible. He did the same with a packet of lamb chops from the Barnton Co-op later the same day and stole two packets of sirloin steak from the Weaverham Co-op on July 10. Ms Lamb said the defendant had a history of offences for dishonesty and had also admitted four further similar offences. Derek MacDonald, defending, said Bretland had fallen on hard time after his jobseeker’s allowance was stopped. He said the crimes were a direct result of Bretland’s dire financial situation. “With not having any income, he can’t pay the bills,” he said. “He decided to resort to dishonest acts to put food on the table for him and his partner.” The defendant, who now has “the prospect of employment”, was given a three-month custodial sentence, suspended for a year.

PUMPKIN CLUB: Green-fingered Charlotte Huntley is raring to go at the Vale Royal Food and Garden Festival’s pumpkin carving competition.

Hallowe’en quest for the perfect pumpkin PUMPKIN-MANIA is spreading like wildfire as green-fingered youngsters prepare for a “face-off ” this Hallowe’en. The Hollies Farm Shop at Little Budworth has launched a Pumpkin Club Facebook group to give pals weekly growing tips. And it all culminates in this weekend’s pumpkin carving competition at the Vale Royal Food and Garden Festival on Saturday and Sunday (Oct 18-19). To celebrate Cheshire’s Year of the Garden 2008, The Hollies Farm Shop teamed up with its neighbours at Nunsmere Hall Hotel earlier in the summer to

distribute pumpkin seeds to encourage people to “grow their own” in readiness for Hallowe’en. Hollies director Ed Cowap said: “We always have a massive Hallowe’en display with hundreds of pumpkins and gourds in the garden centre. “This year we thought we would start early and encourage people to grow their own by going interactive. “The Facebook group is proving a great success and is really fun. The food festival is going to be a lively setting for the pumpkin carving competition with some fantastic prizes to be won.”

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NEWSFile Probus Club’s talk

THE Mid Cheshire Probus Club enjoyed a talk from a man who played a leading role in setting up a local youth club. After National Service with the RAF, Geoff Crompton returned to his work at ICI and was transferred to Northwich, taking up residence in Moulton. In the 1960s he and a group of enthusiasts set to work in forming Youth Club. Geoff still takes an active role in the group and has just published a book relating the history of the group and focusing on its annual camp which proved to be the highlight of the year for many of the youngsters of Moulton.

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Tea-time fire drama

RESIDENTS were forced to evacuate a house at Cambridge Avenue, Winsford, after a fire broke out at tea-time on Friday. An unattended grill pan is believed to have caused the blaze. No-one was injured.

Drill theft from van

A £500 Dewalt electric drill was stolen from a van parked in Manchester Road, Lostock Gralam, on Thursday. Police say the owner was loading the Ford Transit when the thief struck between 12.45-1pm.

NEWSFile Purse thefts probe

THIEVES struck twice in Northwich town centre last Wednesday, stealing purses from two womens’ handbags – one an 84-year-old. The elderly victim was targeted on Venables Road at 12.40pm. Her red leather purse, containing £80 cash, was stolen by two women, thought to be Asian. The same pair are believed to have stolen another purse from another shopper’s open handbag between 12.30-1pm. Both suspects are thought to be in their early to mid 20s.

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Interviews after raid

TWO teenagers aged 14 and 16 are helping police with their inquiries into an armed raid at a Winsford convenience store. The two males, who are both local, have been arrested and interviewed about the incident in which knives were used to threaten staff. Staff at McColls in Willow Square, Wharton Estate were left shaken and traumatised by the drama. ■ See page 9.

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NEW LOOK: Work starts next week on a £75,000 upgrade of the delapidated play area at Stubbs Lane, Lostock Gralam. WORK will begin this week on a £75,000 project to revamp a dilapidated play area at Lostock Gralam. From mid-December, children will no longer have to play on clapped out equipment, with a complete overhaul of the Stubbs Lane playground due to begin tomorrow. Lostock Gralam Parish Council has worked closely with Groundwork Cheshire on a new design for the site. And project leaders believe the new swings, climbing frames and other equipment will provide endless hours of fun for youngsters living nearby. Parish clerk Nicola Clerk said: “The parish council is delighted the children of Lostock Gralam will soon have the benefit of a new play area in their village. “The council has been working on this project for a few years now and it is very satisfying for both us and the residents of Lostock to finally see

By Dave Goodban work commence.” The majority of the money to fund the revamp has been donated by Biffaward, a multi-million pound environment fund managed by the Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts. Project manager Beth Brockett, of Groundwork Cheshire, said: “It has been a pleasure to work on this project. We at Groundwork are very pleased to see construction commence.” A teen shelter was installed on the site earlier this year, and fundraising for the final phase of the project, which will include a toddler play area is currently under way.

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Police and new kind of justice FACE-TO-FACE meetings between offenders and their victims give criminals a better understanding of the human impact of their crime. That’s the verdict of the Cheshire Police Authority on ‘restorative justice’ which they claim reduces the probability of reoffending. A restorative justice ‘conference’ enables victims and offenders to meet with a trained mediator to agree a solution. They may agree that an apology will suffice or that the offender works in the community as payback such as graffiti removal, repair of damage or return any property stolen. It is a voluntary process which both parties must agree to. At a Police Authority meeting last week, Moira Chapman said: “Restorative justice brings communities together, gives people power and, evidence suggests, reduces the chance that the offender will re-offend.”

FIRE crews were called out to three small rubbish fires in Winsford on Thursday night. The first occurred at Basford Way at 6.30pm, and the second at Abbotts Way at 7pm. Both are believed to have been started deliberately. Another was also reported at The Drumber at 7.10pm. Anyone with information is asked to call Det Sgt Tony Jones at Winsford Neighbourhood Policing Unit on 01244 612594.

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THE THREE RS: Almost 400 children have become Cheshire junior recycling officers for the coming school year to promote the `Reduce, Re-use and Recycle’ message. It’s the 15th year of the Junior Recycling Club and the new officers from primary and junior schools have received their certificates and recycling packs at six launches across Cheshire. Over the coming months, the junior recycling officers will organise events and competitions in their schools and will promote the recycling message to classmates, teachers, family and friends.

£8m of Council Tax-payers’ money tied up in Icelandic banks may be ‘at risk’ CHESHIRE County Council has admitted more than £8m it has invested in Icelandic banks and their UK subsidiaries may be at risk. The authority has £8.5m invested with Heritable Bank, a UK subsidiary whose parent bank Landsbanki has recently been put into administration by the Icelandic government. County council spokesman Ian Callister said: “While the money is apparently at risk because the bank has frozen all its assets, the situation remains highly complex and is changing daily. “For instance, we understand that the UK Government has frozen the assets of Icelandic UK subsidiaries.” Added Mr Callister: “The

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Other tasty events you’ll love Monday 27 October The Roebuck (Mobberley), 7:30 pm. A feast of local produce, featuring the very best in Cheshire game. Price: £40 per person. Reservations: 01565 873322. www.theroebuck.com Tuesday 28 October The Belle Époque (Knutsford), 7:30 pm. Battle of The Chefs Gourmet Evening with TV’s celebrity chefs Simon Rimmer and David Mooney. Cocktail upon arrival followed by three courses of exotic local food. Price: £40 per person. Reservations: 01565 633060. www.thebelleepoque.com

Wednesday 29 October The Canvas Lounge (Knutsford), 12 – 4 pm. Enjoy local fresh produce combined with a big dollop of family fun at the Canvas Lounge. Children eat free with every full paying adult. Enquiries: 01565 653424. www.canvaslounge.co.uk

Friday 31 October The Cottons Hotel & Spa (Knutsford), 7:30 pm. Evening of Fine Food and Wine Tasting, sponsored by Pol Roger Champagne. Price: £55 per person. Reservations: 01565 650333. www.cottonshotel.com

Thursday 30 October Fryers Festival of Food, 5:30 – 9:30 pm. A culinary and visual feast of delicious locally and regionally produced food and drink. A spectacular array of stalls and a special Food Lovers Platter Menu in the cafe. All under a magical canopy of twinkling lights. Enquiries: 01565 755455. www.fryers.co.uk

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Women’s groups ■ LITTLE Leigh WI met for their

October meeting when final names were taken for the branch birthday party on October 22 at The Moorings in Anderton. Nominations were taken for the 2008/09 committee. Voting will take place at the AGM on November 5 when members will enjoy a buffet supper and a speaker from the Cheshire Carers. Kathleen Hewett sold tickets for the forthcoming group meeting and it was agreed that Little Leigh provide a reader for the carol concert in December. The speaker for the evening was Christine Thompson, who together with her husband told how the Anderton Boat Lift had been restored. The competition for a water photograph was won by Margaret Smith, with Jean Porter second and Janet Whalley third. ■ WARMINGHAM WI members began the countdown to Christmas at their October meeting. Andrew Shufflebotham of Cheerbrook Farm Foods presented and interesting and tasty evening recounting its rise. Using quality local ingredients, he had prepared and cooked samples of some of the popular produce on sale in the shop. Events reviewed included the trip to Prince Charles’ Highgrove residence. As part of Warmingham’s diamond anniversary celebrations this year, the heirloom hanging involves every member producing embellished fabric pieces to record the milestone. The next meeting on November 5 is the AGM and, after the business if dealt with, David Tideswell will entertain and inform members about garden birds. Visitors are welcome to go along to the village hall at 7.30pm on the first Wednesday of each month. ■ DARNHALL & Wettenhall WI president Jean Hitchen began last week’s meeting by congratulating the team that won the group darts tournament at Bunbury. The trip to the Cheshire Police Museum at Warrington had been a big success and final names were confirmed for the hotpot supper and trip to Boundary Mill. The annual bingo night is on November 11 and it will have a Christmas theme (eyes down at 7.30pm, admission 50p). The speaker for the evening was Jean Williams, the author of a book titled The Gentle Ribbon. She gave an interesting talk on her passion for history which began when she retired from dairy farming and became a National Trust volunteer at Little Moreton Hall. Tea and cakes followed the talk. The next meeting on November 4 is the AGM. Non-members are welcome to go along to any meeting. More details on activities can be obtained from 01270 528367.

Chance to catch the silent killer

SOME time back I came across a company which had developed equipment for a quick, simple and inexpensive test for prostate cancer. The company, Mediwatch, were prepared to allow me to have several of the units at a reduced cost. I had the idea to have them in our local medical centres. Men showing an elevated level could then be put in the system for further tests more efficiently, saving time and money. I wrote to several medical centres in the area to see if

Caring attitude

TO THE person from the BNP who called me hard-hearted towards children, I’d just like to point out that, having retired from the chemical industry (no, not ICI), I took a BA in History and am now doing an MA by research. My job now is a teaching assistant at a high school where, in my own time, every lunchtime I run a chess club. My youngest son and his wife are teachers in Birmingham in multi-cultural schools. My eldest son, having taken redundancy from Aventis, is now well on his way to completing a PGCE which will allow him to become an RE teacher. His wife is a nurse. My wife gives up one day a week to teach sewing at the same school as me, which she does for free. So please, don’t lecture me about looking after children. In my case and my family’s, we look after any child we come into contact with – regardless of race, colour or creed! ‘WHS’ Rudheath

Support for WC

A PETITION was undertaken by a number of Winsford councillors and myself from September 22-24 to gauge support for new public toilets in Winsford. The backing we received clearly indicated there was strong support for new public conveniences in the Winsford shopping centre. There were over 800 signatures taken over a few hours. I’m very pleased to say the need for a campaign has now changed due to

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they would be prepared to have one. The equipment is no bigger than a bag of sugar and its costs would be covered for the first 12 months. Not one centre replied! I now note that the medical profession is showing signs of interest in the equipment and can see the benefits of such tests in providing early warning. This will hopefully reduce the present high mortality rate of a disease which affects over 35,000 and kills about 11,000 men in the UK

every year. This is a disease with no early symptoms. It is known as the silent killer and we are informed that we need to catch cancer early for the most successful results. Therefore it is essential that we have the means at our disposal to do so, as if we catch it, the present treatment is 85/90% successful. Here’s an opportunity to do just that! GARY STEELE Chairman, Leighton Hospital Prostate Cancer Support Group

the positive response given at the full council meeting on September 25 by the leader Cllr Les Ford. Could I express my sincere thanks to Cllr Ford for his response and the actions of his officers since then. I do feel this matter could have been handled much better. Making the new toilets available in early December will restore some of the public’s faith in the Vale Royal executive and give a better impression that they are still taking Vale Royal seriously. I also promise that while I remain a Winsford councillor I will continue to fight on behalf of its council tax payers with this council and the new Cheshire West and Chester Council from the April 1, 2009. Cllr DON BECKETT Townfields Crescent Winsford

Sensitive topic

WHY is it racist to request a cap on the number of people entering Britain? Just what does racism have to do with a logical level-headed proposal. And exactly how many people does Mr Lowe want in this country. Will 300 million do? So how do we get on a train then Mr Lowe, sit on the roof like they do in India? The arguments in favour of further immigration into this overcrowded island are illogical and perpetuated only by fear (the usual ‘racist’ slur). They must, therefore, be government propaganda. REGINALD DALEY Northwich

Pupils’ playtime

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are putting on short productions of Shakespeare's plays – and Weaverham High School are performing Richard III. So well have their rehearsals been received that the Dance House Theatre in Manchester have asked them to do an extra performance there on the October 24. They are led by drama teacher Glen Kefford. The cast is headed by Adrian Small as Richard III, Jacob Dorfman as Clarence, James Dickinson as Lord Hastings, Ashleigh Jones as Queen Elizabeth, Emily Mitchell as Lord Rivers and Maisy Bawden as Lady Anne. They are ably supported by Milly Whittle, Rosie Setford, Nathan Hatton-Downward, Cleo Chalk, Rachel Trafford, Mathew Lafferty, Dylan Crowther, Faye Smallwood, Charlotte Austin, Hannah Wheeldon, Emily Mottershead, Sophie Williams, Christopher Taverner Olivia Warrell and Jacob Hughes. I’ve had the pleasure of seeing some of the rehearsals and I’m delighted to say that they were superb. ALAN LOWE, Melchett Crescent Rudheath Northwich

Cultural demand

I’M GIVEN to understand that within the Northwich Vision there is provision for a Multicultural Community Centre. Fine if Northwich were a little village – but it’s not, it’s the main town within Vale Royal with a population of over 20,000. We want, correction, we need a theatre; somewhere for the Harlequins, the Mid- Cheshire's, Vale Royal Amateur Operatic Society and even the Davenham Players to put on their wonderful shows.

Runcorn has the beautiful Brindley Centre and Halton Borough is smaller than Vale Royal (Vale Royal has 125,000 people while Halton has less than 120,000). A new theatre could also be used by the local council for the shows it puts on and also double up as a cinema. Come on councillors, show some real vision and give us our theatre! ALAN LOWE, Melchett Crescent Rudheath Northwich

Fear of failure

ONE in 20 children could have dyspraxia – also known as ‘developmental co-ordination disorder’ or ‘clumsy child syndrome’. It is thought to affect more boys than girls. Each child will have a unique combination of difficulties which can affect many aspects of their life. Dyspraxia can have effects on a child, who may lose confidence, develop low selfesteem and show associated anxiety, stress and depression. The child may be frightened of trying for fear of failing and thus tend to give up on school work. I’ve written a Fact Sheet on the condition. For a free copy, call: 01980 621020 or you can download a copy from the Appleford School website at: www.applefordschool.org. Dr PETER GARDNER Chartered psychologist, Appleford School

Thanks for help

I’M WRITING to thank everyone who participated in our Meningitis B Aware Campaign from September 15-21. Members and supporters all

across the region undertook various activities to raise awareness of the dangers of meningitis and septicaemia. As a result, hundreds of free B Aware symptoms packs have been requested by the public through our Freephone 24 hour helpline – 080 8800 3344 – or website, www.meningitis.org. For more information on how you can help raise funds or awareness or to receive a free symptoms awareness pack call 01454 281811. PIN COLLACOTT Head of campaigns, Meningitis Research Foundation

Heart screening

HUNDREDs of young people – many of whom were involved in the world of sport – die annually at the prime of their lives from sudden cardiac death. As someone who has been fortunate to reach the peak of a professional sporting career – I felt privileged to have been invited to support the national charity Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) alongside my great friend David Walliams. This week is CRY Awareness Week when we pay tribute to the many young people who die every year from sudden death syndrome. With a greater access to cardiac screening – especially for young people involved in sport at a community level – we believe we can help to reduce the number of deaths from this hidden killer. But we need the help of Government, leading sporting organisations and all those involved in sport at a grass-roots level. For more information about the charity, the work it funds and how to become involved, visit www.c-r-y.org.uk JAMES CRACKNELL Olympic Gold Medallist

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NEWSFile Fundraising collection A STREET collection for Phoenix Children’s Foundation, authorised by Vale Royal Borough Council, will take place in Northwich town centre on Wednesday, October 22. House to house collections will be taking place across the borough as follows: ■ October 15-17, NSPCC ■ October 15-23, Sailors Society ■ October 25-31, Poppy Appeal. Anybody who is approached for money and is unsure whether the collection is authorised should contact their local police station in the first instance. For further information contact Andy Challinor at Vale Royal Borough Council on 01606 867850.

Band’s new venue

BARNTON Band is pleased to announce that despite the closure of the Royal British Legion Club in Barnton, the band itself will play on. The closure of the club meant the band losing its permanent practice venue, but it has now found an alternative home at Little Leigh Village Hall. Rehearsals will still take place every Tuesday from 8-10pm. For more information contact Rebecca on 07917830260 or Alex on 07895918352.

Girl on assault charge A SCHOOLGIRL aged 13 has appeared before magistrates charged with assault and threatening behaviour. The teenager from Winsford, who cannot be named for legal reasons, denied both allegations at Vale Royal Youth Court on Wednesday, October 8. She is due before the court on November 5 for a trial date to be fixed.

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Staff left scared in knife raid drama By Dave Goodban

SHOP workers were left scared and shaken after two knife-wielding men burst into a store and demanded cash from the tills. The robbery was at McColls convenience store at Willow Square, on Winsford’s Wharton estate, at 9.30pm on Tuesday, October 7. It is thought a significant amount of money was taken. A police spokesperson said: “Two staff were cashing up the tills when two men entered the store. “They threatened them with a knife, demanding they hand over the takings from two tills. “Although the employees – local men aged 20 and 22 – were unhurt they were left scared and shaken.” One of the robbers, who was carrying an 8in kitchen knife, was white and about 5ft 10in tall. He was wearing a black coat with the hood up, black track-

ROBBERY: Two masked knifemen stole cash after targeting McColls at Willow Square, Winsford.

Miss Northwich night

THE organisers of Northwich Carnival are holding a competition at Winnington Rec on Saturday, October 18, to find Miss Northwich 2008. Entrants are invited to strut their stuff in evening wear from 2pm, but must be 16 or over. Admission is £3 for adults and £1 for children. There will also be a competition for girls aged seven-15, and for boys of all ages. For more information call Barbara Turner on 01606 76113.

Damage is denied

A WINSFORD teenager accused of smashing two windows at the Civic Hall has denied criminal damage. The 16-year-old male, who cannot be named for legal reasons, pleaded not guilty to the charge at Vale Royal Youth Court on Wednesday, October 8. The case was adjourned, and the teenager will be before the court again today, Wednesday, when a trial date will be set.

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suit bottoms and black shoes. The coat had Location written in grey down the right sleeve. The man, aged between 20 and 25 and had his mouth and nose covered by a mask. He was also wearing gloves. The second robber is about the same height and was wearing a blue Lonsdale hooded top, with the hood up and his face covered.

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He was also carrying a large kitchen knife, but was not wearing gloves. Anyone with any information about the incident is asked to contact Det Con Gary Mor-

ris at Northwich Specialist Investigation Unit on 01244 613254. Alternatively, information can be left anonymously with Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.

Seasonal launch

WEAVER Vale Garden Centre at Winnington, Northwich is throwing open its doors to Christmas as they launch their 2008 Christmas displays. The special event takes place tomorrow, Thursday October 16.

Train to become lifeguard IF you’ve ever fancied becoming a lifeguard – here’s your chance! Sir John Deane’s College Leisure Centre is hosting a week-long training course later this month. The course is ideal for any swimmers who would like paid work as a lifeguard in a leisure centre. It’s open to swimmers who can: ■ Swim 50m front crawl in less than a minute ■ Swim 50m breaststroke in less than 1min 20secs ■ Swim 25m on their back using breaststroke legs ■ Recover a brick from the bottom of the pool. During the intensive course, swimmers will be taught resuscitation techniques, spinal turns, health and safety and first aid. The course takes place Monday to Friday, October 27-31. The cost, including final assessment is £259.46. To find out more, or to make a booking, contact the SJD Leisure centre on 01606 353930.

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THE half-term holidays are looming but there’s help at hand for parents! Children aged four-12 can take part in the popular Fun Club, which bursts into action at Sir John Deane’s College. The Fun Club is held in the college’s leisure centre and is packed with games, sports and swimming. It runs from 9am-4pm, but there are additional sessions, from 8-8.45am, and from 4-6pm, for parents who are working. Lesley McLaughlin, SJD Leisure Centre manager, said: “There’s lots of exciting games in store for children, and the chance to enjoy supervised swimming sessions.” The Fun Club runs from Monday October 27 to Friday, October 31. Places are filling up fast – but there is still space available. To reserve a place, ring the centre on 01606 353930.

Motorcyclist injured

A MOTORCYCLIST was taken to hospital after an accident near Weaverham. The 45-year-old local man crashed his Honda on Northwich Road shortly after 8.30pm on Thursday. He was taken to Leighton Hospital where he received treatment for injuries to his head and chest. No other vehicle was involved.

College team is leaving for Japan STAFF and students from Mid-Cheshire College are packed and ready to go on an exciting visit to Japan. Teachers Paul Condliffe and Colin Lobley, and pupils Mark Haynes, Jonathan Knight and Guy Crouch are representing the college on a 10-day trip to the Kinki University Technical College in Kumano. Both colleges have excellent standards and facilities in engineering and are eager to compare eastern and western techniques. The trip will conclude with three days of sightseeing before the group return home. College principal John Reilly said: “Over the past four years we’ve built up a very productive relationship with our friends from the Kinki University Technical College. “We have organised a number of exchange visits and our staff and students have always been extremely impressed with their counterparts in Japan and the

NEWSFile Wildlife Trust walks

A WALK to sample the joys of autumn is being organised by the Mid Cheshire branch of the Cheshire Wildlife Trust this Saturday. The autumn walk will take in the environs of Primrose Wood and the Sandstone Trail – and there’s the option of a group lunch. Hikers should meet in Tirley Lane, Willington, SJ 550 666 at 10.30am. For more details, ring Frank Godfrey 01606 883385 or Mrs Kay George 01606 882183 Looking ahead, the branch is staging a winter walk on January 24 – again with the option of a group lunch. Walkers rendezvous at Anderton Lift car park at 10.30am. To find out more, ring Harold Fielding on 01606 882529 or e-mail h.fielding[at]tiscali.co.uk

Coffee and cakes ASIA-BOUND: Teachers Paul Condliffe and Colin Lobley, and students Mark Haynes, Jonathan Knight and Guy Crouch are heading to Japan to represent Mid-Cheshire College. facilities available at the college. “I’m sure my colleagues and

students will have an excellent time and we look forward to hosting a reciprocal visit.”

THE Holy Trinity Church at Castle in Northwich is holding a fundraising coffee morning in the church hall tomorrow – Thursday October 16 – from 10am to noon. There will be coffee and tea cakes on offer and there will be a raffle and bring and buy. Entry is £2,50. To find out more, ring churchwarden Mark Fuller on 07711 399076.

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No disturbance at meals PATIENTS are to be given protected time to eat their meals at Leighton Hospital. The Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has introduced a golden hour mealtimes policy across seven of its wards. Deputy nursing director Jayne Hartley said: “We want to ensure that our patients’ mealtime is protected, making their nutritional intake the top priority for at least one hour per day. “Research has shown that when food is served in the right kind of atmosphere, patient satisfaction increases, more food is eaten and patients benefit. “We’re limiting the number of people who come onto wards for one hour per day, at specific times on certain wards. Medication, doctors’ rounds and physiotherapy will all be done outside of the hour set aside for mealtimes. “We want patients to be able to enjoy their mealtimes without unnecessary interruption. “Patients on wards 1, 4, 19, 23 and the three orthopaedic wards will be encouraged to use the day room facilities for dining, rather than eating in bed or at the bedside. “We want to make dining a more sociable experience, where patients can interact with one another, and to encourage patients, where appropriate, to get out of bed.” The Trust’s protected mealtimes will gradually be extended across the organisation, including the Victoria Infirmary. People visiting patients on these wards are asked to observe protected mealtimes and leave the wards unless they

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GOOD GRUB: Leighton Hospital kitchen staff Sam Dyde and Kevin Rowe with a sample of the food. TJ220704leight-004 are helping a patient to eat. Two thousand meals are produced daily at Leighton – and patients benefit from the services of trained “voluntary mealtime assistants” who help ensure

they’re able to enjoy their food. Volunteers boss Linda Edwards is hoping more volunteers will step forward to help – by ringing her on 01270 612311.

Violinist hits high notes for Lions

TAKING A BOW: Sophie Rosa with a silver plate for winning the national Lions competition in Birmingham in April and Vale Royal Lions president Rob Brown.

VALE Royal Lions are purring with pride after their patronage of a Cuddington violinist brought her international acclaim. Sophie Rosa, 20, wowed the judges at the European finals of a Lions International competition in Cannes to collect the star prize. Each year, the Lions select a different instrument and set a Euro-wide challenge to find the best of the best. Vale Royal Lions sponsored Sophie, who sailed through the district and national finals - before triumphing in the glittering finale in the South of France. Sophie started to learn the instrument at the age of four - and her natural talent, coupled with her dedication, won her a place at Chethams Music School in Manchester under the tutelage of Prof Wen Zhou Li. She continues to study with him at the Royal Northern College of Music. Her career highlights so far include a solo concerto for Princess Margaret when Sophie was eight and performing in a quartet for Prince Charles. In February 2006, Sophie won through to the strings final of BBC

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The funeral has taken place of Graham Geoffrey Brian Walton, aged 84, of Winsford.

A service at Crewe Crematorium was conducted by Robert Pope. Mr Walton was born in Barnet and spent his childhood years in Amersham. From 1940-1943 he attended Loughborough College, where he obtained his teacher training qualification. He joined the RAF for the next three years, specialising in radar, and travelling into Belgium and Germany after the war. It was at that time that he met his wife, Louise, in Brussels. They were married in 1947 and enjoyed almost 60 years of married life together before her death in 2006. In 1947 Mr Walton and his wife moved to Winsford when he took up a handicraft teaching post at the Verdin Grammar School, where he was to work for the next 35 years. He retired in 1981 as head of Creative and Practical Studies. During these years he was also actively involved with the NUT, becoming president of the Cheshire County Division in 1975. In retirement he joined the Over Probus Club and also took up bowls. Both activities gave him much pleasure in these later years as he made new friends and involved himself with his customary enthusiasm. He was as dearly loved father, father-in-law and grandfather who will be greatly missed by his two sons, Richard and Roger, and daughters-in-law, Sue and Lynne, and the grandchildren, Ben, Laura, Matthew and Thomas. Family, relatives and friends attended the service. Floral tributes and donations were gratefully received for St Luke’s (Cheshire) Hospice. Arrangements: Pope Funeral Services, Winsford.

Mrs EDITH MAY WHITBY

The funeral has taken place of Edith May Whitby, aged 93, of Eaton Crescent, Davenham.

A service at Davenham Parish Church was conducted by the Rev Martyn Cripps. Mrs Whitby was born at what is now the DIY shop in Lewin Street, Middlewich, the third of seven children (five boys and two girls) born to James and Edith Percival. She went to school in Lewin Street where the Salinae Centre now stands. In November 1926 the family moved to Bank Farm in Moulton and she became a Sunday school teacher at St Stephen’s Church and also attended Moulton School. She met Oswald Whitby and they married in 1935 when she was 20 years old. They had their first home at Hill Top Farm in Davenham, later moving to Eaton Hall Farm. She moved to Vale View, Eaton Crescent, in 1972, where she remained until April of this year. Following a short time in Leighton Hospital she moved to Newton Court residential centre. She thoroughly enjoyed their sing-alongs and although only there for four months was very popular with everyone. She was an active member of Davenham WI and always enjoyed her dancing and whist at Davenham RBL. Until early this year she would travel to Sainsbury’s in Northwich by Dial-a-Ride each Friday to

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do her shopping, which was a remarkable feat for someone with severe arthritis and congestive heart failure. It demonstrated the degree of determination she had. Donations were gratefully received for St Luke’s Hospice and Davenham RBL. Arrangements: Pope Funeral Services, Davenham.

Mrs FLORENCE HAZELDEN

THE funeral has taken place of Florence Violet Hazelden, 87, of Knowsley Manor Nursing Home, Liverpool, formerly of Winsford.

Mrs Hazelden was the widow of Ted Hazelden. She was born in Liverpool and came to live in Winsford 41 years ago. She is survived by four daughters and one son. The service at Christ Church, Wharton, Winsford, with interment at Vale Royal Cemetery, Wharton, was conducted by the Rev Tom Watts.

October 11 2008 On 11th October, 2008, in hospital and of Jack Lane, Moulton. Jack, aged 85 years. Beloved husband of Elsie, dearest dad of Kathryn, father in law of Michael, much loved grandad of Thomas and William and great grandad of Henry. Funeral service to be held at St Stephen’s Parish Church, Moulton on Monday 20th October at 10.45am followed by committal at Altrincham Crematorium. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired to the Royal National Lifeboat Institution. For further enquiries please contact Pope Funeral Services, 39, Hartford Road, Davenham, telephone 01606 47849

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Mourners: Mrs J Jones, Mr and Mrs E Lee, Mr and Mrs S J Robinson, Mr and Mrs T Clarke (daughters and sons-in-law), Mr and Mrs E Hazelden (son and daughter-in-law), Mr and Mrs R Smith, Miss P Jones, Miss M Lee, Mr and Mrs S Lowndes, Mr and Mrs P Taylor, Mr S T Robinson, Miss L A Wray, Mr K Wray, Miss J Clarke, Miss C Jones, Miss N Wright, Mr L Wright, Mr and Mrs D Wright (grandchildren), Miss A Smith, Miss S Jones (great-grandchildren), Mstr T McKeown-Smith (great great-grandchild), Mr A Eves (brother), Mr G Eves, Mr N Eves (nephews). Mr and Mrs B & L Hegarty, Mr and Mrs A K Hegarty, Mrs T Bolger, Mrs V Brown, the Rev N Kuypers, Mrs L Threllfall, Mr and Mrs J Rogers, Mr K Thomas, Mr K Power, Mrs E Judge, Mr and Mrs J Graves. Arrangements: Fowles Funeral Services, Winsford.

Mrs MARY ‘MOLLY’ DONE

THE funeral has taken place of Mary Louise ‘Molly’ Done, 90, of Carisbrook Drive, Winsford.

Mrs Done was the widow of George Done. She was born in Winsford and had lived in the town all her life. She is survived by two sons and one daughter. The service before committal at Crewe Crematorium was conducted by Christine Keay.

Mourners: Mr and Mrs D Baddeley, Mr R Baddeley (sons and daughters-in-law), Mrs P Challinor (daughter), Mr T Baddley, Mr N Baddeley, Miss A Baddeley and partner, Miss L Challinor and Mr S Osborne, Miss E Challinor and Mr N McLeod, Mr and Mrs S Crick, Miss V Baddeley (grandchildren), Mrs M Baddeley (daughter-in-law), Mr H Gibson, Mr J Done and partner, Mr P Done, Mrs B Done, Miss L Gibson, Mrs M McGee, Mr G Kay (rep Mr C Kay and the late Miss J Kay, sister), Mr and Mrs C Upham (rep Mrs R Michaelson and Mrs Van Der Klink), Mr and Mrs T & B Jenson, Mr and Mrs R Speakman, Mr and Mrs R Johnson, Mr and Mrs W Wilde, Mr and Mrs H Stubbs, Mrs J Carney, Mr and Mrs S Gibson, Mr and Mrs P Bell, Mrs C Fowles (rep Mr D Garnett and Mr J Garnett), Mr and Mrs E & P Kelly. Arrangements: Fowles Funeral Services, Winsford.

Mr JULIEN ANTHONY KEITH MANFREDI

CLOSE CALL: A 79-year-old driver was lucky not to suffer serious injuries in a crash in Winsford. SB131008RTC-05

AN ELDERLY driver had to be cut from his car after crashing into a lamppost in Winsford town centre. The 79-year-old man received only minor injuries in the acci-

dent, which took place at the junction of High Street and Dingle Lane, opposite the Golden Lion pub, shortly after 11am on Monday. The accident also involved an out-of-service Cheshire County

Council school bus. Firefighters freed the man from the wreckage of his Vauxhall Vectra. Paramedics were called and the pensioner was treated at Leighton Hospital before being released.

The funeral has taken place of former Mid Cheshire resident Julien Anthony Keith Manfredi, aged 51, of Crewe.

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Mourners included Mrs S Manfredi (wife), Miss C Manfredi, Miss S Manfredi (daughters), Mr J Manfredi (father), Mr C Manfredi & partner (brother), Mr & Mrs S McNamara (brother & sister-in-law), Mr D McNamara (father-in-law), Mr J Manfredi, Mr N Manfredi, Master C Manfredi (nephews), Mr & Mrs K Bate, Mrs M Manfredi (uncle & aunts), Mr & Mrs A Harper (niece & husband), Mr C Bate & partner (nephew). Other family, representatives, friends and neighbours also attended the service. Generous donations for St Luke’s (Cheshire) Hospice and Myeloma UK were also gratefully received. Arrangements: Oxley’s Funeral Services, Crewe.

WE plan to announce our gardens competition winners next week. There are a variety of prizes for the winners in our contest sponsored by Bridgemere Garden World. The summer-long event was all part of our plans to celebrate Cheshire’s 2008 Year of Gardens.

A service at St Mary’s Church, Crewe, conducted by the Rev Peter Bravey, was followed by committal at Crewe Crematorium. He was a former resident of Winsford and Northwich.

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Dramatic moment at awards THREE high-flying pupils of Rudheath High School have been honoured for their “outstanding” achievements at a prize night this week. GCSE Drama students Mel Hughes, Amy Poole and Stacey Skellington were among a handful in the country to get 100% in all modules in the summer. “Out of a total of 60,000 students nationally, only 10 in the country managed to do this,” said headteacher Mike Hayhurst. “What’s more, the other seven attended seven different schools!” Vale Royal mayor Cllr Malcolm Gaskill attended the ceremony on Thursday night and Rudheath High old boy Cllr George Mainwaring also appeared as guest speaker. Mr Hayhurst paid tribute to former deputy headteacher Rosemary Loftus, who left at the start of

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By Dave Goodban September to join an arts school in Liverpool, for her part in ensuring the school has been designated as a specialist arts college for at least three more years. “After 23 years of service Rosemary, an outstanding practitioner and leader of the arts, has left her own legacy here,” he said. Rudheath High, this year celebrating its 70th anniversary, obtained its best set of exam results yet in the summer. Mr Hayhurst added: “Congratulations to all our students and also to the teachers and support staff who worked so diligently to obtain such a good set of results this year. “I know that Neil Tomlinson, the Year 11 learning co-ordinator, is, quite justifiably, very proud of the achievements of his year group.”

WEAVER Vale Housing Trust is celebrating commendations for quality with awards for its services to vulnerable people in Vale Royal. The Trust’s Independent Living and Supporting People teams, and the Cotswold House project at Winsford, have all been awarded an upgraded “Level B” under the Supporting People Quality Assessment Framework (QAF). A Trust spokesman said: “These awards highlight the high level of service that all three teams are providing to vulnerable people within the community, enabling them to be more independent with a better quality of life.”

Jewellery making PROUD: Rudheath High School pupils Stacey Skellington, left, Mel Hughes and Amy Poole, right, with Cllr George Mainwaring and headteacher Mike Hayhurst.

Bid to construct 80 homes on vacant land A HOUSING development with up to 80 properties could be built on vacant land in Ways Green, Winsford. The town’s planning subcommittee met last night to discuss an outlined proposal from Rhyl-based firm Anwyl Construction Company. Anwyl wants to submit a planning application for a development on seven acres of vacant land at the back of the Conservative Club, and is

required to undertake a preapplication consultation exercise. The firm has written to Winsford Town Council to outline the basic details of the application, to set out a brief ‘justification’ as to why permission should be granted and to ask for the council’s views. A company spokesman said the site “has a capacity for 80 dwellings” and says the development would be sustainable because of the location’s

proximity to the town centre and local amenities. “Satisfactory vehicular access will be from Ways Green involving clearance of only one existing property,” he said. “Separate and additional emergency and pedestrian access can also be provided.” Anwyl is currently developing a housing estate for 23 dwellings in River View, Ways Green, which adjoins the seven-acre site it wants to build on. The spokesman said: “The site

is within the Local Plan development limits and was previously allocated for housing. “It is feasible, suitable and deliverable and could contribute significantly and quickly to the housing land shortage, including a significant number of affordable houses. “Anwyl would ask the town council to look favourably on this proposal and respond accordingly.” Six town councillors met to discuss the proposal last night.

A ONE-DAY jewellery-making course is being held at Sir John Deane’s College, Northwich, next month. It takes place on Saturday, November 22, from 10am-4pm, and costs £35, including a complimentary lunch. Participants will get the chance to make a bracelet and necklace using pearls and crystals. To book your place, call the college on 01606 46011.

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THE bane of starting a new vegetable plot and keeping it going will be discussed at the next Vale Royal Organic and Wildlife Gardeners’ meeting, which will be held at Comberbach Memorial Hall on Friday, from 7.45pm. For more information, telephone 01606 853099.

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NEWSFile Rail service concern

THE proposed new timetable for commuter rail services between Birmingham and Liverpool is due to be raised next week (Thursday October 23). Acton Bridge Parish Council is to propose a motion to the annual meeting of the Cheshire Association of Local Councils. The council believes the association should write to the DoT “highlighting the disadvantages of adopting the proposed new timetable for London Midland commuter services between Birmingham and Liverpool, in particular relation to the timing and frequency of stops at Acton Bridge station.” The motion argues that a “fit-for-purpose service” for commuters, shoppers and tourists should be retained.

Loo closure debate

THE continuing closure of public loos is up for debate next week (Thursday October 23). The predicament is due to be raised by Winsford Town Council at the annual meeting of the Cheshire Association of Local Councils. The motion, to be proposed by Cllr Don Beckett and seconded by Cllr Nick Harris, urges the association “to deplore the continuing closure of publicly accessible toilet facilities and the refusal of the principal authorities to finance replacements”. The councillors argue this discourages visitors and “inconveniences all residents, especially the old and infirm”.

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Shop the yobs POLICE in Winsford are calling for residents to blow the whistle on vandals after a spate of wanton damage. More than 30 offences were reported in one seven-day period, culminating in a wrecking spree on a construction site on Winsford Industrial Estate. Yobs went on the rampage with heavy plant machinery, causing extensive damage to vehicles and buildings. Det Sgt Tony Jones, of Winsford Neighbourhood Policing Unit, said: “The damage caused is nothing short of carnage. The culprits drove cherry pickers, diggers and even a crane and the site owners believe the cost of repairs could easily run to £200,000. “Although this is an extreme example, it shows the lengths these people are prepared to go to simply to be destructive.” DS Jones said: “We’re determined to get to the bottom of this recent spate of vandalism. It’s likely that the same people are responsible for much of the damage. “If residents remain vigilant, it’s only a matter of time before the culprits are brought to justice.” He added: “It’s highly likely that those responsible have been bragging about their exploits. If they have I want someone to take a stand and report this to us.” Anyone with information can contact DS Jones on 01244 612594, or CrimeStoppers on 0800 555111.

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Come on, time for Trec! By Naomi Dunning THE British Horse Society is planning to hold the first Trec competitions in the county. So it is inviting equestrian enthusiasts to go along and learn more at their annual meeting in Cotebrook. The Cotebrook Shire Horse Centre will host the group’s meeting, which will include a talk by the Bowland Trec Group, who will give an insight into the fast growing sport. The meeting is at 7.30pm next Tuesday. Trec is an increasingly popular sport, designed to test a horse and rider’s combination through a wide range of activities, rather than focusing on one particular discipline. It usually comprises three stages, which could include a ride across varied terrain, route finding and negotiating a variety of obstacles and hazards. The BHS Cheshire committee already has plans for Trec training and competitions from November and the meeting and talk are aimed at everyone who would like to know more or have a go at the sport.

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NEWSFile Ghoulish fundraiser

WINSFORD Liberal Club on Siddorn Street is hosting a Hallowe’en fundraiser on Saturday, November 1 from 7.30pm. Tickets are £1 for adults and 50p for children, and are available from John Wallis on 01606 594063, or the club on 01606 593601. There will be refreshments, a disco and prizes for the best dressed people.

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Police beat a path to recruit drummers

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COME AND JOIN US: The Cheshire Police band in action at this year’s emergency services open day at Cheshire Police HQ.

THE Forestry Commission is seeking approval to create an access road and to extend a car park at the Delamere Forest Visitor Centre. The commission has told planning officers at Vale Royal Borough Council a pedestrian access would also be formed. The application includes landscaping.

New dwellings bids

A REPLACEMENT detached dwelling is proposed at Fernbank in Fingerpost Lane, Norley. Permission for the property is being sought from Vale Royal Borough Council by A J Lavin. A similar application has been made at Haywood in Post Office Lane by Alan Jackson

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NEWSFile Museum call for toys

THE Northwich Salt Museum is appealing to local people to root around in attics and cupboards for old toys, dating from before 1970, which could be used in schools workshops and family learning activities at the museum. Education officer Tom Hughes said: “The Toys Through Time workshop has become one of the museum’s most popular events for younger children and we hope people may be able to donate some old toys to the museum to help children gain a greater understanding of the past. “Children enjoy learning about history through toys as it is something they can relate too, and have fun playing at the same time.” The museum already has a good collection of toys up to the end of the Victorian age but is looking for toys from the early to mid-20th century to broaden the appeal. It’s not looking for pristine toys but games well-used and well-loved in the past. Toys can be taken to the London Road museum during opening hours: Tuesday-Friday 10am-5pm and weekend afternoons, 2-5pm. For more information please contact Tom Hughes on 01606 271640 or email tom.hughes@cheshire.gov.uk.

Good-as-new sale

NORTHWICH & District National Childbirth Trust is holding a “Good As New” sale for toys & nursery goods at the Methodist Church Hall, Beach Road, Hartford on Saturday, November 15. Admission is 50p and the event will take place from 3-4.30pm. Due to crowds, it is advisable not to bring small children. Pushchairs and prams cannot be admitted due to fire regulations. For details on selling, please ring Linzi on 0870 460 7990 or Helen on 0870 460 9498. NCT take 25% commission, so not only would you be having a good sort out and making money, you’d also be helping a good cause!

Rubbish fire doused

FIRE crews were called out to Pennine Way, Winsford at 5.30pm on Monday following reports a small rubbish fire had been started. The flames were extinguished within minutes and the crews left at 5.40pm.

Bring on

This week we salute the five Mid Cheshire nominations for the Trinity Mirror Cheshire/ScottishPower Your Champions awards. Our five local heroes will be saluted at a gala dinner at the Crown Plaza Hotel in Chester next month. They will get the full red carpet treatment and then sit down to a fabulous dinner with Liverpool legend Ian St John joining the throng. The five Mid Cheshire winners will be among winners from across Cheshire and North Wales who will be vying for the overall regional titles. The categories for Your Champions 2008 are: ■ Champion Person of the Year ■ Champion School of the Year ■ Champion Team of the Year ■ Sporting Champion of the Year ■ Young Champion of the Year.

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Sporting Champion of the Year Matthew Langridge

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OLYMPIC HERO: Matt Langridge.

MATTHEW Langridge, only the third ever local athlete to win an Olympic medal, is our pick for Mid Cheshire’s Sporting Champion of the Year. Local hero Matt, a 24-year-old oarsman in the British eight, says that going for gold helped drive the team to silver in Beijing. The fact that they were pipped into second place by world champions Canada still rankles. “We thought we’d win. I still think we could have won. But if we’d gone there thinking of the silver, we might have only won bronze. “We had no idea of the impact it would have back home. Everyone has been talking about it - people I haven’t met since I was at primary school, everyone. The reaction has been amazing,” says Matt. He was given a hero’s welcome on his return from China. Northwich Rowing Club threw a celebration for the local lad made good and there were civic tributes from all quarters for bringing honour and distinction to the district. Matt, who also competed at the Athens Games in a double sculls, hasn’t hung up his oars just yet. He still has his sights set on London 2012 and, despite the disparity in the money allocated to host the games by Britain and China, he says the world will be impressed with what we have to offer.

Champion Team of the Year CHAIN

Group stands up for community THERE are no weak links in CHAIN, the Cheshire Anti-Incineration Network. The campaigning group has earned respect and admiration across the region for their determined crusade to prevent a massive incinerator being built at Lostock Gralam. The jury is still out on whether their strategy will ultimately be successful and stop the smoke stack appearing on our skylines. But no-one can fault their total commitment to the project. No stone has been left unturned if it might help their case – or undermine their opponents. Certain their eco-cause is just, they have demanded people stand and up and be counted against forces with far more resources. Six hundred people answered

CAMPAIGN: CHAIN members Jonathan Guy, Hilary Cartwright, chairman Brian Cartwright and Cllr Ann McEllin. their rallying call at a public meeting in Northwich. Secretary Jonathan Guy says developers WRG (Waste Recycling Group) have “a real battle on their hands” and chairman Brian Cartwright has vowed to fight

“tooth and nail” to stop them. They represent everything that is good about our democratic process. They are the little man who refuses to be rolled over – and that is why they have been nominated as the Champion Team of the Year.

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the champions Young Champion of the Year Jacob Marsland

Jacob’s zest for life that won over our readers THIS is the brave smile that has won the hearts of the people across Mid Cheshire. Our Young Champion of the Year is six-year-old Jacob Marsland, who lives at Kingsmead, Northwich. Plucky Jacob is irrepressible – with a zest for life that others can only marvel at. He suffers from Neuroblastoma, a rare form of cancer, which has seen him in and out of hospital since he was diagnosed last year. Now, after intensive courses of chemotherapy, he’s in remission – but friends and family say it’s hard to tell.... Because, throughout everything, Jacob has shown amazing resilience and courage. He’s never let his illness get him down.

His mum Nicky says: “We’ve never heard him complain once about being treated, examined, operated on, nor about any of the nasty side-effects of his treatment. “Whatever is required of him, Jacob just gets on with it without question and he has never stopped smiling.” In the past 18 months, Jacob managed just three half-days at his old school, Hartford Manor Primary, in between treatments. Although he is still taking oral medication and needs a feeding tube to help his body receive essential nutrients, he was able to enrol at his new school, Kingsmead Primary in September this year.

BRAVE: Jacob Marsland, six, and mum Nicky.

Champion Person of the Year Barbara Turner

Champion School of the Year Handley Hill Primary

Barbara’s triple effort

Strong community bond

ACTION woman is the best description of Barbara Turner, our nomination as the Community Champion of the Year. Human dynamo Barbara is simply irrepressible – and is the backbone of Northwich Carnival and various other good works. Not even the death of her mother the day before the carnival was allowed to spoil the town’s big day out. “The show had to go on. It’s what mum would have wanted,” says Barbara. Her 90-year-old mother Marjorie Turner was president of the carnival after various committee roles over 40 years. Barbara quickly grew to love the carnival too and has been taking on the key roles in the committee for 34 years. She’s currently the secretary – the hardest job of all. “The work never stops. As soon as one’s over, we get busy organising and fundraising for the next. “But I’m not complaining. I love it. It’s wonderful to have the opportunity to organise something for others to enjoy. And we raise money for charity too. “It costs a lot to put on the carnival but we hope to raise a four-figure profit for charity. Northwich Infirmary has been the been the

CARNIVAL STALWARTS: Barbara Turner with her late mother Marjorie.

FIGHT: Handley Hill Primary School has campaigned tirelessly for the right to remain open after education chiefs said it should be closed.

beneficiary for the last couple of years,” said Barbara, who works as a teaching assistant. If that weren’t enough, she’s involved in the Mid Cheshire Operatic Society. An accomplished soprano, she loves to sing – and being the natural organiser that she is, she also acts as musical director occasionally and helps organise the annual panto. She also organises the concert group that goes out into the community giving performances. And Barbara completes a community hat-trick with

SINCE the proposal to shut down Handley Hill Primary School was announced in summer 2007, campaigners have fought tooth and nail to keep it open. The school, off Beeston Drive, Winsford, was earmarked for closure as part of Cheshire County Council’s controversial Transforming Learning Communities (TLC) review. The announcement provoked a fierce backlash from teachers, parents and local councillors. Handley Hill’s future is still in the balance, and a

her busy role as secretary of Northwich Royal British Legion’s Women’s Section. Again, it is the cause that motivates her – raising money for the servicemen and women in need of assistance from the benevolent fund. Her non-stop schedule would have burned out lesser mortals many moons ago – but Barbara’s says she’s not even thought of quitting. “I love my town and its people. I was raised here and it’s a part of me. It’s wonderful to put something back.”

final decision is expected by the end of month. An official complaint about the procedures leading to the decision to close the school was made by campaigners to the Local Government Ombudsman. Whatever the outcome, those fighting for the school’s cause have reason to be proud of their efforts. Chairman of governors, Betty Cleary, says: “Nobody can say we haven’t done all we can!” She says the school has served the town for several generations – and she hopes it is still open when

the current crop of pupils have children of their own! Former pupils, now parents themselves, are among the 3,000 people who have signed a petition to education chiefs, pleading with them to shelve the plans. Cllr Charlie Parkinson said: “A lot of people are rooting for it to stay open.” Handley Hill has a special place in the hearts of anyone connected with it – and that special bond with the community it serves has earned it our nomination as the Champion School of the Year.

NEWSFile Police surgeries

NORTHWICH Police CSO Geraint Jones is hosting police surgeries in Wincham and Lostock Gralam this week. The first takes place tonight, Wednesday October 15, from 6.30-7.30pm at Wincham Community Centre, Church Street. The second is tomorrow, Thursday, from 3-4pm at Lostock Gralam Community Centre on Stubbs Lane. Residents are encouraged to attend the drop-in sessions speak to PCSO Jones about any problems in their area.

Glass attack jail term

A WINSFORD man staying at a Northamptonshire hotel who slashed the duty manager with a broken glass has been jailed for 16 months. David McKee, 22, of Gladstone Street, admitted wounding at Rothwell House Hotel, Rothwellon October 13 last year, when he appeared at Northampton Crown Court on Tuesday last week. The 152 days he has already spent on remand will be taken off his sentence.

Vehicle stolen

A BLUE Land Rover Defender was stolen from outside a house at Aston Avenue, Winsford on Thursday, October 9. The offence happened between 10.20pm Thursday and 6am on Friday. The vehicle, registration M83 ENL, is still missing. ■ Anyone with information is asked to call Cheshire Police on 0845 458 0000.

Biker hurt in crash

A NORTHWICH man is being treated at Leighton Hospital after suffering head and chest injuries in a motorbike accident in Weaverham. The 45-year-old was riding a Honda motorcycle when he crashed on Northwich Road at about 8.40pm on Thursday.

Fishing rods missing

A FISHERMAN had his equipment stolen after leaving it unattended for five hours. The theft happened at The Croft fishing pit, Moors Lane, Winsford between 10.30am and 4pm and Monday. Police are appealing for witnesses.

Thieves steal car

A PEUGEOT 307 was stolen from Charles Avenue, Davenham on Wednesday, October 8. The vehicle was taken from outside a house between 12.30-6.30am, and later found abandoned at Manchester Road, Lostock Gralam.

Have you seen pram? A £400 pram left outside a flat at London Road, Davenham was stolen on Sunday. The theft of the black and grey Pilko pram happened between 5 and 5.30pm.

Lead theft appeal

THIEVES stole lead from the roof of Weaver Chapel in Swanlow Lane, Winsford on Friday night. Any witnesses are asked to call Det Sgt Tony Jones at Winsford Neighbourhood Policing Unit on 01244 612594.

House break-in

A LAPTOP computer was stolen during a burglary at a house in Cambrian Way, Winsford over the weekend. The break-in happened between 10.50pm on Friday, October 10 and 1am on Saturday.

£600 of tools taken

POWER tools worth £600 were stolen from a van at Nunhouse Drive, Winsford last Thursday. The van was unattended when the thieves struck between 11-11.30am.

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Thieves told to be on guard

Stables plan changes agreed

By Dave Goodban POLICE in Northwich are confident of catching thieves behind a fresh spate of car break-ins over the weekend. Four Ford Focuses had front windows smashed and stereos stolen, prompting detectives to dispatch crime scene investigators (CSIs) in an attempt to catch the crooks. Three vehicles were targeted on the Kingsmead estate but police did not say if they were linking the crimes. The first break-in happened between 8pm on Friday, October 10 and 10pm on Saturday at Blakemere Drive. The next offence occurred overnight on Saturday at Sproston Way, and the third on Monarch Drive between 12noon-10pm on Sunday. The fourth theft happened at Townshend Road, Lostock Gralam at approximately 11pm on Saturday. Insp Pete Minghella, head of Northwich Neighbourhood Policing Unit, said: “At the moment we’ve got our CSIs looking for fingerprints or any traces the offenders might have left behind. All our resources are going into finding the people responsible.”

FRESH SPATE: Police are on the trail of thieves who broke into four Ford Focuses in Northwich over the weekend. hk120707focus-001

Grounds for big celebration LOSTOCK Gralam FC officials and supporters have grounds for huge celebration after a £241,400 windfall to complete their long-awaited development project. The amateur club, who play their football behind the Slow and Easy pub on Manchester Road, will use the funds to build new facilities for senior and junior teams. The six-figure sum was awarded by the Football Foundation and will be added to the £155,000 already allocated from Vale Royal Brough Council’s rural delivery fund. The financial boost for Lostock – nicknamed the Grey Lambs – represents six years of hard work by the club’s committee. Chairman Derek Washburn said: “I’ve been involved in this club for over 40 years now, and can’t put into

words how much this means to me and to the people of Lostock. “Once this is complete, we will have facilities to match any amateur club in Cheshire and fully intend to use this opportunity to develop young, local players to put the club at the top of the amateur tree once again.” The development plans include levelling the site, building a new clubhouse and changing rooms, drainage and an additional mini football pitch for juniors. Simon Gerrard, development manager for the Cheshire FA, said: “This project will see the upgrade of a traditional community club into a hub for grass roots development.” The club will meet project managers from Groundwork next Wednesday to sign off tenders documents, with a view to starting work early in 2009.

BUSY BEAVERS: Two groups of youngsters from Northwich used their initiative and ingenuity to claim victory in the Mid Cheshire Beaver craft competition. On Saturday, the 1st Lostock Gralam Beavers and Barnton Beaver Colony were declared joint winners after being given “odds and ends” such as cardboard, sticks and glue to make a model of an emergency service vehicle. Points were awarded for working as a team, being tidy and building an interesting model, and the Lostock team, pictured, impressed the judges with their model ambulance.

Bogus cheque theft claims slow police BOGUS claims of stolen benefits cheques are hampering police enquiries into genuine thefts. Police in Northwich say they’re on the trail of thieves targeting benefits cheques after a spate of offences. But they’re finding their efforts hampered by people who are making false claims and taking officers away from genuine enquiries. DC Daren Horton said: “Any theft is bad but to steal a cheque from someone on benefits is despicable. “It is taking money from those who can least afford to have their income disrupted.

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“There are a number of safeguards in place to ensure that the cheques can only be cashed by the appropriate person, including identity verification, and it is extremely difficult to use these cheques fraudulently. “Sadly there are still those who will try everything they can to make easy money and we’re determined to put a stop to their criminal behaviour. “Unfortunately some of these investigations are producing worrying results. “In many cases we are finding that alleged victims are making false

claims of theft in an attempt to get further payments sent out. “We’ve already started to hand out £80 fixed penalty notices for wasting police time in such cases - and will continue to do so for every fraudulent report that is made to police. “Investigations can lengthy and to then discover that it is a false claim is extremely frustrating. “These claims make life more difficult for officers and for those who are genuine victims of theft and, worse than this, divert valuable police time away from other activities.”

CHANGES have been agreed to plans for stables in Green Belt. Brian Newton had approval for the stables and a sand paddock in countryside at Kingsley Green Stables on Dobers Lane in 2005. Vale Royal Borough Council imposed conditions including restricting the stables and paddock to Mr Newton’s own private use with no renting or livery and no more than six horses. The borough council said it needed to retain control over the use and occupation of the land and to prevent an over-intensive use of the premises. Mr Newton later disputed the two conditions but his application was rejected. Following the decision, he appealed to communities and local government secretary Hazel Blears who appointed inspector Alan Robinson to decide the matter. The inspector says that apart from being in the Green Belt, the stables and paddock are set in an area of special county value for landscape. The stables are clearly visible from Dobers Lane and further afield and he felt a change in the way the site was managed, either through a livery business or some other more intensive equestrian use would harm the area. It would also lead to more traffic on local lanes. He concluded the restriction on letting or a livery should not be lifted but felt it was “unduly restrictive” to limit the use of the stables to Mr Newton alone. “It is wholly unreasonable not to allow his immediate family to share in the pleasure of riding horses and the responsibility of caring for them,” suggested the inspector. He accepted that too many horses could lead to over-grazing and to the need for buildings to be erected for the storage of feed but said an increase to 10 would be within the British Horse Society standard. Mr Newton, he said, intended to acquire an additional horse each year for the next few years to train them as jumpers. Mr Robinson varied the conditions to allow for Mr Newton’s immediate family with a maximum of 10 horses.

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It may only be October, but many restaurants and pubs in the area are already advertising the festive celebrations and some may offer discounts for early reservations. Early booking will pay dividends and ensure that you have a choice of the best venues – at a date and time to suit you. There is a world of choice on your doorstep. And whether you’re arranging a romantic dinner for two, for your extended family or the office bash, Crewe and the surrounding areas boast a wide range of places to please all tastes and, importantly, budgets It makes little difference whether you’re looking for a swish restaurant, a cosy eaterie, club or pub, just follow a few simple guidelines to help the festivities run smoothly. First of all decide where you want to eat and check that the venue is suitable and accessible for people in the party. Check that the establishment caters for vegetarians, after all, not everyone wants to tuck into roast turkey with all the trimmings – even if it is Christmas. Check out the cost of the menu. Ensure it fits your budget. Some restaurants offer special deals for large parties at Christmas. Confirm numbers with partners or family members. There’s nothing worse than having to alter the size of the booking, once you’ve made a reservation. And ask

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the date – and restaurant – reserved, and also make sure the choice is right. Do not automatically assume that because it is Christmas, every hotel and restaurant will be bursting at the seams with people. Large hotels which normally bustle with reps and business groups during the year, may be quiet at Christmas. So decide whether it is a busy atmosphere you are after, or a more intimate, cosy setting.

Examine the menus – the last thing you may want is turkey and plum pudding. Many restaurants now provide entertainment to keep youngsters absorbed while they are waiting for their meals to arrive. This gives the adults the opportunity to relax and look forward to a stress-free meal. And once the meal is over and everyone is sitting back relaxing, there is an added bonus – no washing up! The perfect Christmas treat.

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But you want to remember the event for all the right reasons. And if you want to ensure that your party goes with a swing, it may help to follow this 10-point plan. 1. If you are on a tight budget, get the balance right between food and booze. People may prefer to have another pre-dinner drink rather than an extra round of mints and coffee. 2. Try to choose a venue where you can stay in one place – the mood will be lost if you need to trek from dinner to dancing. It is ideal if your venue can arrange entertainment after the meal as this will stop the crowds migrating to the nearest nightclub. However, such venues tend to be the most popular so you will need to book early. 3. Take a vote before the party on whether partners are invited and what contribution they should make towards festivities if funds are limited. There is bound to be a mixture of singles and couples, so everyone’s feelings should be taken into account.

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arrange a swapping system where people can change places after every course. 8. Research shows that not all age groups enjoy the Christmas party as much as each other. Structure the evening so that people can slip away discreetly after the main meal, without feeling like Scrooge. 9. If you are the boss, then go home early. Allow your team to take advantage of your absence and let their hair down. 10. Make sure that everyone gets home safely. Either arrange transport with the venue first or make sure that your team and colleagues have a local taxi number.

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Panto is full of beans T here’s a star-studded cast in this year’s colourful panto at the Lyceum Theatre in Crewe. When Jack, his brother, Simon, and his mother, Dame Trott, can’t pay their rent, they are forced to sell their beloved cow Daisy. But, when Jack comes home from the market with some magic beans instead of a bag of gold, the adventure really begins. Follow Jack and his friends on their journey up the beanstalk and into the giant’s castle where they discover

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an incredible harp and more glittering riches than they could ever have imagined. All that stands in their way is the evil henchman Fleshcreep and Panto-land’s biggest villain – Giant Blunderbore. Will Jack win the heart of the King’s daughter, Princess Tamara? Will the family ever be reunited with their longlost, four-legged friend? This year’s show stars Lynne

McGranger (Irene from Home and Away), Frazer Hines (Emmerdale and Doctor Who), Kerry Newell (Fun Song Factory and Wakey Wakey), Carolynne Good (Fame Academy) and back by popular demand from Brum, Kevin McGreevy. Once again, the Lyceum promises to wave a magic wand over this classic story to bring you the best traditional pantomime in the region. l Jack and the Beanstalk tickets are on sale now. Call the box office on 01270 537 333 or visit the website www.lyceumtheatre.net

Hill Valley Health Club & Spa 25% off all spa treatments & zero joining fee

Celebrate Christmas and New Year’s Eve 2008 in comfort and style Enjoy your Festive Celebrations in the opulent and stylish setting of Nunsmere Hall. Surrounded by a 60 acre lake in the heart of the ancient Delamere Forest, Nunsmere is the classic English country house. In a grand Victorian mansion you will enjoy old-fashioned hospitality of the highest order. Our aim is to make your visit as comfortable and memorable as possible.

CHRISTMAS PARTY NIGHTS

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Go on, dare to be different

restaurant bar and grill

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Having a party? Let us provide all your catering requirements for

*BUSINESS* *PRIVATE EVENTS* *INTIMATE DINNER PARTIES FOR TWO* *WEDDINGS*

Drop off hot & cold buffets from £3.50 per head (minimum 20 people) At your home or chosen venue We can also provide a chef to cook for you in the comfort of your own home Use Symphony Outside Catering for your party and we will pay your venue costs* (*conditions apply) Contact us to discuss all your catering requirements

NEW YEARS EVE ELVIS TRIBUTE 3 Course Set Dinner £37.50 Book now to reserve your table !!!

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restaurant bar and grill

Opening 2nd Week November in Alsager Xmas Bookings being taken

48 Congleton Road • Sandbach • Tel: 763664

he Christmas ‘do’ may be traditional – but the sort of party you arrange doesn’t have to be.

You don’t have to opt for a dinner and dance just because that’s what you have done every other year. These days there are plenty of other options to try. Medieval banquets are a tried and tested way to introduce a themed idea without shocking the uninitiated. This is especially good for a mixed age group. If you have a lot of young and fit partygoers why not try a salsa party? It is possible to book a venue, teacher and DJ all with the salsa theme in mind and the frequent changing of partners as you dance round the room means that everyone gets to know each other very quickly. Or how about a murder mystery night if dancing is off the agenda. It’s also a winner if your guests like to dress up and stay in character for the whole evening. If you want a change but don’t want to stray too far from tradition, why not try a 70s or 80s disco? You could also ask everyone to dress up to add to the fun. If you fancy a gamble, then try a casino evening. Again you could dress up – this time with a black tie theme. Dish out some fun money at the start of the evening or let everyone play for small stakes to raise money for charity. If you think everyone attending the party is

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TWO AT TWO GREAT VENUES GREAT MENUS Enjoy Christmas with a difference Ideal for your office party the

Bookings also Now being taken for Christmas Day and New Years Eve

Boot & Slipper

WETTENHALL TEL: 01270 528238

The SWAN at Woore Tel: 01630 647220

Situated in beautiful rural Cheshire between Nantwich & Winsford

Charming, Quaint Welcoming Atmosphere With A Reputation For Fine Food En Suite Accommodation Available

TO BEGIN

Daube of beef with shallots, smoked bacon, red wine and Thyme

Hot creel prawns potted in spice butter with toast points and dressed leaves

Roast sirloin of beef chateau potatoes and bordelaise sauce

Hot deep fried Normandy brie with garden salad and Cumberland sauce (V)

Roast Cheshire turkey with angels on horseback sage and onion stuffing

Traditional duck liver pate with fig compote, onion marmalade and melba toast

Pan fried loin of cod with tapenade mash, aioli and shellfish cream Roast parsnip and Jerusalem artichoke under a herb crumb and Chianti jus (V)

TO BEGIN Classic cock a` leekie soup with prunes and sage dumplings

CHRISTMAS LUNCH 1ST - 24TH DECEMBER DESSERTS, COFFEE AND MINCE PIES

£13.50 per person (V) - vegetarian (£5 deposit required per person)

MAIN COURSE Roast sirloin beef with chateau potatoes and bordelaise sauce

Hot creel prawns potted in spice butter with toast points and dressed leaves

Roast Cheshire turkey with angels on horseback sage and onion stuffing

Stilton, Roquefort and walnut salad with red wine syrup(V)

Daube of beef with shallots, smoked bacon, red wine and Thyme

Terrine of smoked salmon, crayfish and baby leeks with crab bisque dressing

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The Swan has a long tradition of providing good food and fine ales whilst retaining the charm and rustic elegance that has given it a much deserved reputation

MAIN COURSE

Classic cock a` leekie soup with prunes and sage dumplings

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Pan fried loin of cod with tapenade mash, aioli and shellfish cream Roast parsnip and Jerusalem artichoke under herb crumb and Chianti jus (V) Cannon of lamb with a parsnip galette, crystallised redcurrants with tarragon and cognac foam

CHRISTMAS EVENING MENU 1ST - 24TH DECEMBER DESSERTS, COFFEE AND MINCE PIES

£19.95 per person

(V) - vegetarian (£5 deposit required per person)

THESE TOP CLASS MENUS ARE AVAILABLE AT BOTH VENUES AND ARE FRESHLY PREPARED FROM LOCALLY SOURCED PRODUCE *IDEAL FOR YOUR OFFICE PARTY *FREE GLASS OF WINE FOR PARTIES OVER 8*

THE BOOT & SLIPPER INN, WETTENHALL, NR WINSFORD. TELL: 01270 528238 • THE SWAN HOTEL. NANTWICH ROAD. WOORE. NR, CREWE. TEL: 01630 647220

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From Christmas party nights with live music and dancing, festive lunches, festive teas in the splendour of the main hall, to Sunday Santa Specials in the AA Rosetted Brasserie, you can be sure the Crewe Hall team is on hand to take care of your every need.

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HASLINGTON

CREDIT CRUNCH BEATING LUNCHTIME MENU AVAILABLE Served all day Tuesday to Thursday and until 3pm Friday Choose from our classics

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Stay overnight from as little as £59.50 per person and make use of the newly opened Reflections Health, Fitness and Spa. Crewe Hall’s award-winning restaurants have achieved a fine reputation for food and service and whatever the occasion you celebrate at Crewe Hall, you are assured of a warm welcome, superb food and friendly service.

New Owner New Chef New Menu New Look…

The Fox In Haslington has re-opened its doors following an amazing transformation of the interior and exterior. We are offering fantastic traditional homemade pub food. There is an added benefit of Wi-fi perfect for business meeting or simply a Catch up! Now open at 10am for coffee etc.

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(Mon 1st -Wed 24th December) BRIE AND CRANBERRY (V) Deep fried battered brie, served with a cranberry sauce, atop a salad base ASPARAGUS HOLLANDAISE (V) Asparagus spears, served with a rich buttery hollandaise sauce GARLIC KING PRAWNS Three head on king prawns smothered in garlic butter and grilled, served on a salad base Melon served with fruits of the forest & coulis (V) Slices of melon over a smooth puree of fruit, served with fruits of the forest ~~~~ TURKEY ROUNDEL Roast turkey roundel, served with all the trimmings, pigs in blankets, roast potatoes, cranberry sauce, honey roast parsnips and seasonal vegetables. SIRLOIN STEAK ‘DEUX POIVRE’ Tender 8oz steak cooked to your liking, topped with a rich red wine and a red and green peppercorn sauce THAI POACHED SALMON Poached salmon, served on a bed of crunchy green beans and coriander, napeed in a spicy chili coconut sauce ROASTED PEPPER TARTLET (V) Tangy tomato basil and red pepper tartlet, served with onion chutney, rocket and a balsamic glaze ~~~~ Cherry cheesecake Christmas pudding & brandy sauce Trio of ices Selection of regional cheeses, on a cheese board with crackers ~~~~ Coffee & Mince Pies! £19.95

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Spicy parsnip soup served with a crusty bread wedge Duck and orange pate served with toast on a bed of fresh leaves Duo of stuffed mushrooms, two flat mushrooms, one stuffed with cream cheese and chives, the other stuffed with tomato and basil sauce Smoked salmon utopia, horns of smoked salmon, served with crunchy crudities with a lemon and parsley vinaigrette ~~~~ Devilled crayfish tails with rocket and dijonnaise sauce ~~~~ Roast turkey with all the trimmings, thyme stuffing, roast potatoes, pigs in blankets, honey roast parsnips, chopped balsamic & walnut sprouts Cherry Kirsch glazed duck breast, served on a bed of creamy crushed new potatoes Steak Alhambra, rib-eye steak atop a garlic crouton, smothered in pate and drizzled with a red wine jus Stuffed Aubergine (v) Stuffed with Moroccan couscous and seasonal vegetables in a rich cheese, onion & herb sauce ~~~~ Christmas pudding & brandy sauce Cheese board Bilberry pie Chocolate bread and butter pudding £59.95

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NEW AUTUMN SET MENU 2 courses £12.95 3 courses £15.95 Or our latest a la Carte Menu Flavour is Sandbach’s premier restaurant with a reputation for exquisite food & service Whether meeting friends for coffee, lunch, entertaining business clients, through to an intimate dinner for 2 or private dinning for 50 Flavour provides the perfect venue. Our innovative menu, equalled by our fabulous food, complimented by our informal professional style of service and our extensive wine list provides all the ingredients to create a dinning experience unique to the area. Our stunning function suite is available for Private Parties, Weddings, Christenings, business Meetings and Conferences.

3-4 Georges Walk, Sandbach Cheshire CW11 1AR

Tel: 01270 759 569

Find us next to Waitrose 9am-5pm Monday 10am till late Tuesday to Saturday Sunday by prior arrangement.

At The Christmas fayre

£12.75pp Kids 1/2 price

Travel home from party in safety E njoying a drink or two at Christmas is part of the celebrations. The wine and beer will be flowing at any party you attend and even if you promise to limit yourself to just one glass, your resolve can weaken as the night wears on. So if you know you are likely to be drinking, it’s wise to leave the car at home. A driving ban, or worse, doesn’t make for the most auspicious start to the New Year and memories of that night on the town could linger on for all the wrong reasons. According to the Department of Transport, nearly one in seven of all deaths on the road involve drivers who are over the legal limit. The risk of being involved in an accident increases rapidly with the amount of alcohol consumed. If you are going to an organised event then by far

the best bet is to go home by taxi or hire a mini-bus. With a little forward planning, several friends sharing will help get you all home safely and keep the cost down. There is actually no failsafe guide as to how much alcohol you can drink and stay under the legal limit. The amount and type of alcoholic drink, your weight, age, sex and metabolism all play their part.

The quantity of alcohol in a half pint of beer is approximately the same as in a pub measure of spirits or a pub measure of port or sherry or a small glass of wine. If you are going to have a

drink at Christmas time, then it is important to remember that a lot of beers and wines are actually stronger than ‘average’; that both wines and spirits may be sold in various measures; drinks poured at home are usually more generous than pub measures; cocktails are especially potent and their high alcoholic content is often masked by the taste of fruit juice. It is also wise to remember that if you have been drinking heavily, you are still likely to test positive for alcohol the following morning, so it is best not to drive to work. You may wake up and think you feel sober but the effects of alcohol can linger for many hours and you may get caught out on your way to work. If you are booking a cab to and from your office party, it would be a good idea to book another one to get you to work the next day. Better still, take the day off and enjoy the party memories in peace.

Buffet & bar

Boxing day

Christmas day

Kids 1/2 price

£15.95pp

£31.95pp

Christmas Day Breakfast

£9.99pp Kids 1/2 price

Discounted price available if deposit of £5 per person is paid before November 25th 2008, kids half price aged 11 and under Starters Prawn and Egg Cocktail Served on a bed of lettuce Creamy potato and leek soup Served with warm bun and butter Tomato and basil quiche Served with side salad Cheesy mushroom bruschetta Served with garlic and onion Brussel pate Served on crispy bread slices Main Courses Stilton and vegetable crumble (v) Roast chicken smothered in garlic and herb butter Roast turkey in giant Yorkshire pudding with bacon roll & stuffing Gammon steak complimented with a cheesy mushroom and apple topping Roast beef served in a giant Yorkshire pudding with bacon roll & stuffing

Top your main meals up on the buffet with vegetables, potato varieties, salad and sauces, roast potatoes and extra vegetables are served to your table

Open your Christmas presents here whilst enjoying a cooked breakfast buffet on Christmas day.

Desserts Christmas pudding served with cream or brandy sauce Chocolate crushed raspberry and sponge pudding served with cream Jumbo cream filled profiterole with chocolate sauce Individual stuffed baked apple pudding served with custard Dairy ice cream with milk & white chocolate sauce Coffee Tea or coffee CHRISTMAS DAY IS SIX COURSES INCLUDING BUCKS FIZZ AND MINCE PIES

Boxing day Breakfast buffet

£7.50pp

New years day Breakfast buffet

£7.50pp

All breakfast must be pre booked with deposit of £10 per table all kids 11 and under 1/2 price. Bring the staff out this Christmas and enjoy a breakfast buffet. Business breakfast served throughout December at £7.50 pp Includes tea, coffee and cordials.

Full terms and conditions available on the website

The Buffet & Bar 332 Crewe Rd, Gresty Cum, Shavington, CW2 5AF Tel: 01270 500304

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hinking about improving your beauty routine in the run-up to Christmas? Then you could go green.

If you are confused about what’s really in your beauty products – which are perfectly natural and which products contain more chemicals than your bathroom cleaner – you’re not alone. The demand for ‘green’ products is growing. More than 2,260 ethical cosmetics and skincare products were launched in Europe last year, according to Mintel research – a fivefold increase on 2006. But going green isn’t enough for some beauty sticklers who want to know precisely what they’re putting on to their skin. Korres is the first brand in the beauty industry to lift the lid on exactly what is in its products. Scheduled to hit shelves in November, the packaging on skincare will feature a ‘Formula Facts’ rundown with simple ‘yes’ or ‘no’ answers to customers’ need-to-know questions. With consumers becoming more inquisitive about their products, it’s little wonder the grass is looking greener for organic beauty.

Festive Celebrations at Wychwood Park

“At Christmas play and make good cheer, for Christmas comes but once a year” Thomas Tusser Come and enjoy your festive celebrations with us. Whatever the event we’ll ensure you get a large helping of festive fun. Festive Party nights from £29.00 Christmas Fayre Menus served throughout December in our unique open exhibition style Kitchen Steam, Bake & Grill Lunch £12.50 ~ Dinner £25.00 For a truly memorable family Christmas, let us take the hassle out of the festivities. Christmas Day lunch £59.00 Boxing Day lunch £32.00 Count down with us. New Year’s Eve Parties from just £59.00 De Vere Venues Wychwood Park, Weston, Crewe, Cheshire, CW2 5GP KVIIR JSV KPS[> Xli hiqerh jsv ixlmgep fieyx} tvshygxw mw kvs{mrk2

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CREWE ALEXANDRA XMAS & NEW YEAR

CHRISTMAS

IN OUR SMALLER AND MORE INTIMATE ALEXANDRA SUITE CABARET AND CURRY NITES DECEMBER 12TH, 13TH, 19TH & 20TH

STAR STUDDED CABARET & DISCO

PLUS AUTHENTIC INDIAN MEAL CHICKEN & CHIPS OR VEGETARIAN OPTION AVAILABLE

THESE NITE’S AT ONLY £25PP

AND THE NOT TO BE MISSED

NEW YEAR’S EVE FANCY DRESS PARTY WITH DEMAND SO GREAT FOR OUR XMAS ABBA SHOWS WE ARE NEARLY ALL SOLD OUT

THE MAMMA MIA FESTIVAL CONTINUES LET THE NEW YEAR IN LIKE NEVER BEFORE

Festive Lunch Menu Served 1st to 24th December 12-4pm Cod Goujons with Tartar Sauce Or Festive Seasonal Soup of the Day Or Fanned Melon with Winter Berries

Roast Cheshire Turkey & all the trimmings Roast Topside of Beef & Yorkshire Pudding Fillet of Lemon Sole with a lemon & Parsley butter Served with Seasonal Vegetables, Roast & New Potatoes

Stuffed Pepper filled with Brocoli Florets & brie cheese topped with moray sauce

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Traditional Christmas Pudding & Rum Sauce Choice of Sweet from the menu

Coffee & Warm Mince Pies £13.50 per person £8.95 Children under 10 years

THE TRULY AMAZING TRIBUTE TO ABBA

SINCERELY ABBA CONTINUES THE PARTY

WITH PLATED BUFFET, DISCO, LATE BAR FANTASTIC VALUE AT £20 PER TICKET ALL TICKETS FOR THE ABOVE SHOWS AVAILABLE FROM CREWE ALEXANDRA TICKET OFFICE GRESTY ROAD, CREWE

RING 01270 252610

(Deposit of £5 per person with booking)

Festive Dinner Menu

Boxing Day

Chefs Soup of the Day Deep Fried breaded Camembert cheese with cranberry sauce. Brookfields Prawn Cocktail with Marie Rose. Sauteed Mushrooms in a Cream, Port & Stilton Sauce

Chefs Soup of the Day Creamy Garlic Wild Mushrooms Vol au Vent Melon with Strawberries Ham & Tomato Brusetta topped with Brie Cheese

Roast Topside of Beef with Yorkshire Pudding Roast Leg of Lamb with Mint gravy Sugar Baked Ham with cranberry & Orange Sauce Poached Salmon with grape & cream sauce

(V) Stuffed Pepper filled with Brocoli Florets & brie cheese topped with moray sauce

Selection of Desserts Or Cheese & Biscuits

Stuffed Pepper filled with Brocoli Florets & brie cheese topped with moray sauce Traditional Christmas Pudding with Rum Sauce Choice of Dessert or Cheese and Biscuits

Coffee & Warm Mince Pies £17.25 per person (Deposit of £5 per person with booking)

Coffee & Chocolates £18.95 per person Children under 10 years £8.95 (Deposit of £5 per person with booking)

New Years Eve Gala Buffet & Disco Special Party Nights – With Disco For Party Bookings

BROOKFIELD GOLF CLUB HANKELOW, AUDLEM CW3 0JE

TEL: 01270 812991 - FAX: 01270 812992

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Festive Party Nights CHEFS WINTER VEGETABLE SOUP OAK SMOKED SALMON & SEAFOOD PARCEL Smoked Salmon, Crayfish and Prawn combined with a Crabmeat Parfait served with Brown Bread and Butter

TART BRETON French style Tomato Tart, with Goats Cheese, Caramelised Onion and Asparagus Medley of Seasonal Vegetables Plum Pudding served with Brandy Sauce

NORMANDY APPLE TART Savoury pastry Tartlet filled with a Goat’s Cheese, Leek & Basil Sauce and Red Onion Confit

Dine in style at

Casa Italiana Our Italian Restaurant

For a Christmas Party with a continental flavour Tel: (01270) 625439.

All combined with a fantastic 4 course dinner and dancing to our resident DJ Private Cabaret Evenings may be arranged - please ask for a quotation

Paul Davies

Vocal entertainer with a fantastic swing set

Boxing Day

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Festive Gateau Freshly Brewed Coffee and Mince Pies

Selection of Starters

★★ ★ ★★ ★★

£30.00 per person Friday evenings

Choice of 4 main courses from the Carvery

£27.00 per person Monday Thursday evenings

Choice of Dessert

TRADITIONAL ROAST TURKEY Served with Seasoning, Chipolata, Bacon Roll and Cranberry Sauce PRIME ROASTED SCOTTISH BEEF Served with a classic Bordelaise Sauce

The Ballroom will accommodate up to 120 guests for an evening of dancing and dinner, alternatively a Carved Buffet may be served. The Crown Hotel will fully staff your private party and arrange for an extension licence until 2:00am. Private hire is available from £35.00 per person including VAT with competitively priced wines, spirits and Champagnes available. There is a minimum requirement of 100 guests for private hire. Accommodation is available in our stylish en-suite bedrooms. Martin

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An ideal choice for smaller groups to join others for a great party night. Available for larger parties to book on a private basis on any night of the week - subject to availability.

Festive Luncheon

The historic Minstrels Ballroom is available for private hire on New Years Eve.

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Saturday 6th December Saturday 13th December Saturday 20th December

GARLIC MUSHROOMS Button Mushrooms in a Creamy Garlic and White Wine Sauce

New Year’s Eve

Please contact Anne Walker.

Cabaret Evening

Our highly popular Cabaret Evenings will be held on the following dates:

SALMON VICTORIA Poached Salmon served with a Prawn, Lobster,White Wine and Cream Sauce

SALMON VICTORIA

CHEF’S WINTER VEGETABLE SOUP

OAK SMOKED SALMON & SEAFOOD PARCEL

Smoked Salmon, crayfish and prawns combined with a Crabmeat Parfait served with brown bread and butter

NORMANDY APPLE TART Savoury Pastry Tartlet filled with a goat’s cheese, leek & basil sauce and red onion confit

GARLIC MUSHROOMS

Poached salmon served with a prawn, lobster, white wine and cream sauce

TART BRETON

French style tomato tart, with goats cheese, caramelised onion and asparagus

MEDLEY OF SEASONAL VEGETABLES ★ ★★ ★★ ★★

PLUM PUDDING

served with Brandy Sauce

Button mushrooms in a creamy garlic and white wine sauce

FESTIVE GATEAU

★ ★★ ★★ ★★

FRESHLY BREWED COFFEE AND MINCE PIES

TRADITIONAL ROAST TURKEY

Served with seasoning, chipolata, bacon roll and cranberry sauce

PRIME ROASTED SCOTTISH SIRLOIN

Served with a classic Chasseur sauce

★ ★★ ★★ ★★

£24.00 per person £25.00 per person, Disco Lunch Minimum of 60 guests required for private disco luncheon. Less than this number and the disco will be charged extra

1.00pm til 4.00pm

£17.95 per person Booking essential

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The Crown

The Crown Hotel is the first choice for Christmas celebrations in South Cheshire - be it a small office party or a large private function, we have the expertise to make your party go with a swing.

Private function rooms are available to cater for 20-200 guests or alternatively smaller parties may join our famous Cabaret Nights and Party Nights - our Ballroom is fully air conditioned. Once again, this year, we are offering Christmas Disco Lunches - available on a private basis or for smaller groups to join others.A minimum of 60 guests applies for a disco lunch on a private basis. Not forgetting Casa Italiana – our Italian Restaurant – for a Christmas Party with a continental flavour and the famous Crown Carvery is served daily. For smaller parties wishing to celebrate Christmas in a quieter setting, our Christmas Luncheon and Dinner menus will be served in the Cavalier Restaurant throughout December. All rates quoted are per person and include party hats, novelties, crackers, entertainment where specified and VAT. Service charge is discretionary. Early booking is recommended to ensure the date of your choice is available.Telephone: 01270 625283

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THE CROWN HOTEL AND RESTAURANT, NANTWICH. TEL: 01270 625283 Visit our website www.crownhotelnantwich.com and download our brochure

Crewe Arms Hotel

Christmas Fayre Carvery Lunch

Dates Available: November 24th, 25th, 26th, 27th, 28th December 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 15th, 16th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 22nd, 23rd Enjoy a complimentary glass of sherry on arrival Menu Homemade Vegetable Broth served with a bread roll Chef’s Homemade Chicken Liver Pâté with cranberry and Port wine coulis and triangles of toast Seasonal Melon with a Fruit Coulis fanned melon with a fruit coulis Prawn, Salmon and Cod Fishcake served with a lemon mayonnaise Chilled Fruit Juice Roast Cheshire Turkey served with seasoning, chipolata and a rich meaty gravy Sugar Baked Gammon gently baked with English mustard, maple syrup and brown sugar Steak and Mushroom Pie Salmon Tail in a Parsley Cream Sauce Wild Mushroom Risotto served with garlic bread Selection of Desserts Christmas Pudding with Hot Brandy Sauce Coffee and Mince Pies £9.95 per person Lunch served 12 noon to 1.30pm Included in the price per person: 3 course choice menu with coffee, crackers and Christmas novelties.

Santa’s Sunday Lunch

Christmas and New Year Parties and Events 2008 Crewe Arms Hotel Nantwich Road, Crewe CW2 6DN Tel: 01270 213204 Fax: 01270 588615

Dates Available: December 7th, 14th, 21st Menu Homemade Vegetable Broth served with a bread roll Prawn Cocktail succulent prawns wrapped in a Marie-Rose Sauce served on a bed of leaves and brown bread and butter Chef’s Homemade Pâté served with cranberry salsa and toast Breaded Mushrooms with Garlic Mayonnaise Chef’s homemade mushrooms with a garlic mayonnaise Fan of Melon with Champagne sorbet Roast Cheshire Turkey served with seasoning, chipolata and a rich meaty gravy Sugar Baked Ham served with a red wine sauce Traditional Roast Leg of Lamb served with a rich meaty gravy Chicken Rossini chicken breast in a rich meaty and pâté sauce Wild Mushroom Risotto served with garlic bread Selection of Desserts Coffee and Mints £14.95 per person £4.95 per child (aged 4 - 10) Children under 4 free of charge Visit from Santa at 2.00pm followed by a children’s entertainer Christmas Eve Santa’s Family Lunch - menu and prices as above

Christmas Fayre Dinner and Disco

Dates Available: November 28th, 29th December 4th, 10th, 16th, 17th, 18th, 22nd at £21.00pp December 5th, 6th, 12th, 13th, 19th, 20th at £25.00pp Menu Chef’s Homemade Pâté served with cranberry and Port wine coulis and toast Melon and Sorbet fanned melon with a refreshing sorbet Prawn Cocktail succulent prawns wrapped in a Marie-Rose sauce served on a bed of leaves and brown bread and butter Winter Vegetable Broth Traditional Roast Turkey served with seasoning, chipolata and a rich meaty gravy Rump Steak braised in Brandy and French mustard cream sauce Roast Ham in a mushroom and Madeira sauce Poached Salmon in a prawn and lobster sauce Vegetable Stroganoff served with rice Christmas Pudding with Brandy sauce Fruit Cheesecake served with a swirl of whipped cream Chocolate Fudge Cake served with pouring cream Ice Cream Bombe Coffee and Mince Pies Arrive 7.30pm Dinner served from 8.00pm Bar from 6.00pm - 12.00 midnight After dinner, guests will be asked to move through to the Carriages Bar for the disco. Food pre-orders must be received 2 weeks prior to event. Included in the price per person: 4 course choice menu with coffee, crackers and Christmas novelties.

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Arrive at 12.00 noon to enjoy a Champagne Cocktail followed by lunch served at 12.30pm Menu Parma Ham and Asparagus Smoked Salmon and King Prawn Platter Crown of Melon filled with Exotic Fruits Homemade Cream of Vegetable Soup Traditional Roast Turkey served with seasoning, chipolata and a rich meaty gravy Beef Wellington a prime fillet steak wrapped in puff pastry and a rich Madeira wine sauce Rack of Lamb served with a minted jus Sole Bonne Femme parcels of sole in a white wine and cream sauce, garnished with grapes Wild Mushroom Stroganoff served with garlic bread Christmas Pudding with Brandy Sauce Profiteroles with Chocolate and Orange Sauce Warm Filo Parcels filled with Apple and Caramel Cheese and Biscuits Coffee and Mince Pies £49.95 per person £20.00 per child (4-12) Children under 4 free of charge *Babies will be served with Heinz mains and Heinz dessert Father Christmas will visit at 2.00pm approximately.

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Enjoy a glass of Sherry on arrival at 12.00 noon followed by lunch served at 12.30pm Menu Homemade Cream of Vegetable Soup served with a bread roll Prawn Cocktail succulent prawns wrapped in a Marie-Rose sauce served on a bread of leaves and brown bread and butter Chef’s Homemade Chicken Liver Pâté served with cranberry and Port wine coulis and toast Creamy Garlic Mushrooms served in a vol au vent case Melon and Sorbet fanned melon with a refreshing sorbet From The Carvery: Traditional Roast Turkey served with seasoning, chipolata and a rich meaty gravy Roast Pork with apple sauce Topside of Beef with Yorkshire pudding Salmon in a Prawn and Lobster sauce Mushroom Risotto served with garlic bread Selection of Desserts Coffee and Mince Pies Boxing Day £20.95 per person New Year’s Day £14.95 per person £6.95 per child (aged 4-12) Children under 4 free of charge *Babies will be served with Heinz mains and Heinz dessert

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The party begins at 7.30pm with Champagne Cocktails followed by dinner served at 8.00pm Menu King Prawns in Garlic Butter seved with crusty bread Trio of Melon with a Vodka sorbet Warm Duck Breast Salad served on a sweet potato rosti drizzled with plum sauce Carrot and Coriander Soup Rack of Lamb served with a minted jus Tournedos Rossini fillet of beef steak served on crouton with a rich pâté sauce Chicken En Croute succulent chicken breast filled with crabmeat wrapped in puff pastry smothered in a fish sauce Dover Sole with Herb Butter Assiette of Desserts Mille Feuille, Tiramisu and Pavlova Selection of Cheese and Biscuits Coffee and Petit Fours £45 per person - Dinner Only £75 per person - Dinner, Bed & Breakfast Brunch New Year’s Day 9.00am - 10.30am

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Stakes are high as players get teeth into Gothic horror THE Harlequin Theatre’s production of Dracula promises an exhilarating night of Hallowe’en horror next week. Liz Lochhead’s stage version of Bram Stoker’s novel brings out all the elements of fear and fascination that have continued to grip readers, audiences and filmgoers ever since its publication in 1897. The Gothic conventions of gloomy castles and the threat from supernatural evil to innocence and beauty are all here. Will love conquer evil? What is insanity? When Jonathan Harker visits Transylvania to help Count Dracula with the purchase of a London house, he makes a series of horrific discoveries about his client. Soon, various bizarre incidents unfold in England:

By Dave Goodban an apparently unmanned ship is wrecked off the coast of Whitby; a young woman discovers strange puncture marks on her neck; and the inmate of a lunatic asylum raves about the imminent arrival of “the Master”. Dracula is directed by Jon Kerr, the former Cheshire Theatre Guild adjudicator and award-winning director of Wind in The Willows and The Elephant Man. He says: “Despite the soaring standard set by the last four or five Harlequin Theatre productions, the whole team has a single aim – to make Dracula our greatest work so far.” Period costumes and stunning effects are being prepared to make the show leave an indelible bloodstain on the memory and the imagination.

The show features a mix of familiar and unfamiliar faces, including Richard Sadler (Of Mice and Men), Naomi Savage (Accidental Death of An Anarchist), Matt Bird and Carmen Bowett (Pride and Prejudice), Matt Lambert (Dad’s Army), and Ben Brunsdon (The Elephant Man) with Adam Wade (Alice in Wonderland) and newcomer Judith Knight. Dracula opens on Wednesday October 22 and runs until Saturday. Tickets (£6, £5 for students) are available from the box office at the Northwich Information Centre (Mon-Fri 9am-4pm, Sat 10am-noon) or by phone on 01606 353534. Payment can now also be made by credit card. A message should be left at busy times or out-of-hours. Further details about this group’s activities can be found at www.harlequinplayers.co.uk

LOVE BITE: Will Jonathan (Matt Bird) and Mina (Carmen Bowett) be able to preserve their love when Dracula threatens?

Kerrang! sensations Gundogs set their sights on success at The Box INTERNATIONAL four-piece Gundogs top the bill of indie, rock and power-pop at The Box music venue in Crewe on Friday. The headliners, described by Kerrang! magazine as “an absolutely sensational band”, will be supported at the Pedley Street club by The Fears, Troops of Mafeking and Endeci.

A venue spokesman said: “The band came together a couple of years ago by a mutual love for the fierce individuality of acts like Prince and The Pixies. “Their incendiary live performances have earned them support slots with the likes of The Kooks, The Twang, The Futureheads, Editors and The Automatic.”

Film of the week CITY OF EMBER (PG) All major cinemas

A FAMILY flick that uses its adventure story and fantasy world premise to deliver a stark message to the leaders of our own planet. The city is dying. With no adults to rely on, it is left to Saoirse Ronan and Harry Treadway to decide they are not going to accept the inevitable.

And Kelly Jones of the Stereophonics recently enthused: “Their song Low is the best song I’ve heard by anyone in the last 10 years!” This summer Gundogs played at the Isle of Wight Festival alongside their idols, the Sex Pistols. Entry is £5. Doors from 8pm.

Musical of the week THE WITCHES OF EASTWICK

Opera House, Quay Street, Manchester, until October 18

MARTI Pellow stars as the devilish Daryl van Horne in this bewitching musical based on the Jack Nicholson film. When three desperate housewives in small-town America wish for the man of their dreams, they get far more than they bargained for.

PURRFECT: Pussycat Dolls return to the MEN Arena in Manchester in January. SENSATIONAL LA girl group Pussycat Dolls return to the MEN Arena in Manchester on Thursday, January 29. Joined on stage by special guest Ne-Yo, the Dolls return to perform songs from their new album Doll Domination, including the recent hit single When I Grow Up. The Dolls’ debut album PCD sold more than four million copies worldwide and spawned the monster hits Don’t Cha, Stickwitu and Beep. Tickets may be subject to a booking fee and are available via Ticketmaster on 0844 847 8000; to personal callers from the Arena Box Office (10am-6pm: Mon-Sat); via post (send sae & cheque payable to SMG UK Ltd) ; via e-ticket centres at selected zavvi stores and via the venue’s official website, men-arena.com.

Double take for Swan Lake ballet SWAN Lake, one of the best-known love stories, performed by the Vienna Festival Ballet, comes to the William Aston Hall in Wrexham this Friday. Tickets for Swan Lake can be obtained from the box office on 01978 756000 ■ The Lowry is providing the only opportunity to see The Australian Ballet’s Swan Lake in the UK. It features a contemporary storyline full of drama, wit and passion Swan Lake can be seen until Saturday. Box office: 0870 787 5793.

GUNNING FOR GLORY: The Gundogs headline Friday night at The Box in Crewe.

Play of the week THE SUICIDE

Emlyn Williams Theatre, Clwyd Theatr Cymru, Mold, until October 18

SEMYON is unemployed and broke so he decides to learn the tuba – to do that he needs a piano which he can’t afford. So he decides to kill himself – which is where his problems really begin. Erdman’s comic masterpiece is one of the jewels of the Russian stage.

GOING FOR A SONG: West End star Louise Dearman returns to the Regent, Hanley, on October 27 as Eva Perón in Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s Evita. Any Dream Will Do finalist Seamus Cullen is Che and Mark Heenehan is Juan Perón. The show runs until November 8. For tickets, from £17-£31, call 0870 060 6649.

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WELSH rockers Feeder make their live return to Hanley’s Victoria Hall on Monday, October 20, after singer Grant Nicholas’ bout of laryngitis forced them to cancel a gig at the M Club in Crewe. The three-piece, formed in 1992, burst on to the mainstream scene in 2001. Up to now they have released eight albums, including a recent Best Of album, and have scored a number of top 10 hits. For tickets, priced £22.50, phone the box office on 0870 060 6649.

Yes, still the best! LIAM Gallagher, never the most articulate of orators, couldn’t have said it any better when, three minutes into opening salvo Rock ’n’ Roll Star, he growled: “You’re all in my hands tonight!” There is something about Oasis that continues to enthral, intrigue and attract, 14 years after swaggering debut single Supersonic announced them as the group to take the mantel from fellow Mancunians The Stone Roses as the best band in Britain. Few other UK bands in recent years have generated such unwavering, unequivocal adoration. And the day after Oasis released their first album in three-anda-half years, they didn’t disappoint the thousands of fans at Liverpool’s Echo Arena. Tearing through a string of in-your-face anthems, including Cigarettes and Alcohol, Morning Glory and superb new single The Shock of the Lightning Liam shook off some early vocal cobwebs to deliver an impressive per-

A PACKED week of live entertainment at the Jolly Tar in Wardle begins tomorrow (Thursday) with singer/songwriter Robert Brown. On Friday, covers act Big Business appear to show the Nantwich Road venue exactly who’s boss. They perform a set of rock and blues from the 1960s to the 80s. Then on Saturday, classic rockers Disturbin’ the Peace make some noise before Terry Dwyer and guests quiet things down for Tuesday’s acoustic sessions. All shows start at 9.30pm. For more details log on to www.jollytarpub.co.uk. ONE Step Behind will be doing their best to mimic the look and sound of ska legends Madness at the Limelight in Hightown, Crewe, on Saturday. Support is provided by Wasted Life. For tickets, priced £8, phone the box office on 01270 251929.

formance. But it is when the older Gallagher brother takes centre stage that the set’s high point emerges. Noel provided the chalk to Liam’s cheese with a tender, melodic and euphoric rendition of much-loved B-side The Masterplan, which “our kid” follows up with his best song to date, Songbird. Could a man looking like the Missing Link really have written such a sublime, soulful song? Apparently so. Classics such as Wonderwall, Don’t Look Back in Anger and Champagne Supernova were supplemented with a smattering of new songs, including the Noel-penned fan favourite in the making Waiting for the Rapture, and rare airings of Slide Away and set-closer I am the Walrus. Oasis are still out on their own. The crown may be slipping but the Clown Prince of Britpop still fronts the best band in the business.

ICON: Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher was in fine form at the Echo Arena. CL071008oasis-5

INFAMOUS punks Towers of London descend on Stoke’s Sugarmill at 7pm on Saturday. For tickets, priced £9, phone the box office on 0871 2302623.

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ANOTHER four top artists will perform live at the 2008 MTV Europe Music Awards in Liverpool next month. Pink, Duffy, The Killers and Kid Rock will join Beyoncé with more performing artists being announced in the next few weeks. The 2008 MTV Europe Music Awards will be broadcast live from the Liverpool Echo Arena on Thursday, November 6. Pink returns to the MTV Europe Music Awards for the third time. Having presented an award in 2001, she returned to perform successively in 2002 and 2003 she is nominated in Most Addictive Track for the same single. Welsh soul-singer Duffy makes her MTV Europe Music Awards debut and is nominated in three categories – Album of the Year, Addictive Track and New Act. The Killers will be taking to the stage in Liverpool following their debut at the 2006 MTV Europe Music Awards in Copenhagen. Having performed to an audience of over 7,500 people in the city’s main Square Rådhuspladsen the band went on to win Best Rock Award. Kid Rock is nominated for his recent single All Summer Long – one of the biggest-selling singles across Europe this summer. In 2007 the MTV Europe Music Awards reached a TV audience of over 30 million people.

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Cinema DAILY opening times Friday and Monday to Thursday 12.45, Saturday & Sunday 10.15 Friday 17th October To Thursday 23rd October 2008 HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 3 (U) (FLS) Wed & Thurs 13.00 15.30 18.00 20.30 Igor (PG) (FLS) Fri, Mon & Tues 13.00 15.00 17.00 19.00 Sat & Sun 11.00 13.00 15.00 17.00 19.00 Wed & Thurs 13.20 16.00 18.10 EAGLE EYE (12A) (FLS) Daily 13.10 15.40 18.20 20.50 BURN AFTER READING (15) (FLS) Daily 16.10 18.30 20.40 THE ROCKER (12A) (FLS) Fri, Mon & Tues 13.30 15.50 18.10 20.30 Sat & Sun 11.10 13.30 15.50 18.10 20.30 Wed & Thurs 13.30 15.50 18.10 CITY OF EMBER (PG) (FLS) Fri, Mon & Tues 13.20 15.30 18.00 Sat & Sun 11.10 13.20 15.30 18.00 Wed & Thurs 20.20 MIRRORS (15) Daily 21.00 Mmmma Mia! (PG) Fri, Mon & Tues 13.40 20.20

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FISH BAIT: Disney’s Finding Nemo on Ice is at Manchester’s MEN Arena this week. DISNEY’S magical underwater adventure Finding Nemo is being brought to life on ice at Manchester’s MEN Arena this week. The innovative new production, Finding Nemo on Ice, invites families to relive the ocean-sized adventure of the curious clownfish Nemo. The show takes to the ice at 7pm each night from today until Friday, then on Saturday at noon, 3.45pm and 7.30pm before a final three shows at 11am, 2.45pm and 6.30pm on Sunday. For tickets, priced £11.50 to £33.50, ring 0844 847 8000.

Dolly’s looking swell for society anniversary run VALE Royal Operatic Society celebrates its 40th anniversary this week with a four-night run of classic musical Hello, Dolly! The shows, starting tonight, Wednesday, and finishing on Saturday, could be the society’s last production at the Winsford Civic Hall after 40 years. From early 2009, performances will be moved to the town’s new £10.8m lifestyle centre. A spokeswoman for the society said: “We’ve got a production but it depends what’s left of the civic hall.” Ellan Williams will play Dolly, Chris Wych is Horace Vandergelder, and Mark Curzon plays Cornelius. Tickets are £8 and £5 for concessions. To book, or for more information, call 01606 867539 or 08705 425425.

LYNDA Bellingham and Gaynor Fay are among the stars baring nearly all in the stage version of hit film Calendar Girls at The Lowry. The show arrives at the theatre in Salford Quays next week ahead of its run in the West End, but tickets are already flying off the shelves. Other celebrities in the all-star cast include Patricia Hodge, Sian Phillips, Brigit Forsyth, Julia Hills and Elaine C Smith. Calendar Girls follows the story of a group of extraordinary women, members of a very ordinary Yorkshire WI, who persuade one another to pose for a charity calendar with a difference! Calendar Girls runs from Oct 20-25. Tickets range in price from £12 to £27. Call 0870 787 5793 or log on to www.thelowry.com.

TWOSOME: Mark Curzon and Emma Johnson, who play Cornelius Hackl and Irene Molloy and, above left, Kimberley Robert (Ermengarde) and James Ross (Ambrose) gear up for the production.

■ THE star of Channel 4’s cult comedy Black Boots, Dylan Moran, is at Hanley’s Victoria Hall tonight (Wednesday). The comedian, who appeared on the big screen in Shaun of the Dead and Run, Fat Boy Run is back with a new show, What It Is. ■ For tickets, priced £19, phone the box office on 0870 060 6649. The show starts at 8pm.

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THEATRES DROWNED OUT (Clwyd Theatr Cymru, Mold, Oct 16-Nov 8) A powerful new play about a tragic struggle between a tiny community and a large city. In 1957, it was decided to drown the valley of Tryweryn near Bala to provide a reservoir for Liverpool, sparking a reaction that changed the fate of a nation. 0845 330 3565 MILE END (The Lowry, Salford Quays, Oct 16) An award-winning mix of performance, puppetry and multi-media, inspired by the devastating murder of Christophe Duchos, pushed in front of a train at Mile End station by a man with a history of mental illness. 0870 787 5788 MY GRANDFATHER’S GREAT WAR (The Lowry, Salford Quays, Oct 17-18) Adapted from the diaries of Captain Alexander Stewart, this new solo drama featuring James Seabright interweaves the First World War with the contemporary perspective of his grandson, actor Cameron Stewart. 0870 787 5788 FOOTLOOSE (Liverpool Empire until Oct 18) The hit musical based on the iconic 80s movie comes to Liverpool with a cast that includes Maureen Nolan.

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You know you have not been fair to a face in your life who has only been trying to help and not hinder your progress. The problem is of course Aries, that you still hold a grudge towards them for an issue in the past, which they are likely to have forgotten about. Honest talks on Wednesday work wonders. Call me now for tactics and advice.

You can’t always please your family but you can show them respect. Surely it would be worse for you to agree to something that you know you are not going to do than it would for you to stand up and say no Taurus? It’s time to act the adult before you lose the right altogether. Call me now to hear why a better career is calling you.

Short distance trips, long distance ones and travel of all kind is well starred for you this week. You need to get to the bottom of what you want and you only seem to be able to do this by physically getting out and exploring. Don’t spend money you owe, finances you are expecting may not come in on time. Call now for an improved gameplan.

You have said some things you didn’t mean and the sooner you say sorry the sooner you can get on with enjoying the fun that is on offer. Flirtations are all around and the very type you thought you would not go for will now seem like your perfect choice. Call my starline now to reveal more behind this alternative view you’re taking.

You are now willing to move forward in life and finally you are willing to leave the past behind. It took you a while to get to this stage but I now feel confident that you can and will start to focus on what can be rather than what can’t. Don’t bite to a family member who is only trying to get a reaction. Call now to up the stakes in love.

You will have to admit that you are not an easy sign to live with at times are you Virgo? You like things done your way or not at all. Compromise this week can help you to build up the respect that I know is so important to you, so make the effort. Call my starline now to hear how the moon favours pushing for more in your career midweek.

As the sun leaves your sign on Wednesday you are left with some unanswered questions on your lips. What you need to know is that they have been left this way for a reason, so pry no more. All you need to know will be revealed when the time is right. Love requires a financial commitment. Call me now to better understand your chart.

You know this is an important week for you but you also know that others are watching and waiting to see how you cope. So to say the pressure is on would be an understatement. What I know and they don’t though Scorpio, is that you will surpass yourself. Call me now to find out how a younger face is set to amaze you with their actions.

Time spent with new faces socially can help you to see that life can be fun. You’ve had a slow start this month and it’s made it hard for you to focus on the positive. All of that changes as does opportunity in love from Tuesday onwards. Be prepared to have to make major decisions in a short amount of time. Call now for support.

A difference of option is making it hard for you to like a certain close one anymore. They say you can love someone but not like them and you are pretty close to those feelings now aren’t you Capricorn? You can rectify these emotions by listening not talking on both Saturday and Sunday. Call now to hear what message Neptune has for you.

Fresh views of a face you did not previously trust can help you to better understand why they say and do the things which created such disharmony in the first place. Flirtations get dangerous this weekend and you have to decide where the lines of acceptability should and must fall. Call me now to turn a dream into a reality.

Saturn the planet of structure is making it hard for you to act quickly in anything you do this week. What you have realised though is that this time you’re playing for keeps. Paying for legal help and advice can only be an advantage at this time. Call my starline now to hear how the past can help you tie up a current dilemma concerning finances.

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PROPER CLEVER (Liverpool Playhouse until Oct 25) A multimedia story for the myspace generation. Claire and her gang are proper clever and they know it. Then Bex stumbles into their virtual world. Sad and desperate, she’s the perfect test for their experiment, one that will bring down the most popular girl in school. 0151 709 4776

THE GLEE CLUB (Manchester Library until Oct 18) It’s 1962 and five hard-working hard-drinking Yorkshire miners and their pianist have a well-respected acapalla musical act on the northern working men’s club circuit. They raise a fortune for local charities but the swinging 60s are just around the corner. Will this cultural revolution render their act a thing of the past?

ANTIGONE (Manchester Royal Exchange until Nov 18) Sophocles’ classic tells the story of Antigone’s defiance – fighting for all she believes and refusing to bow to her ruler and prospective father-in-law when her brother is denied the dignity of a burial. 0161 833 9833

MUSIC Tomorrow (Thursday): Richie Jones, Wrexham

Lager Sports & Social Club, Union Street, Wrexham. Friday: Dave Bryan, Ghostriders Country Club, Sidac Sports & Social Club, Leach Lane, St Helens. Saturday: Dave Whitmore, Brunel Arms, West Street, Crewe; Johnny Holland, Drovers Country Music Club, Coronation Club, Mulgrave Street, Stoke-on-Trent; Souls ‘n’ Stone, Penketh & Sankey Sports & Social Club, Warrington. Sunday: Dave Whitmore, Tarporley RBL; Mac Bailey Duo, Gladstone Club, Station Road, Northwich; Nicky James, Desperados Country Music Club, Farnworth Sports & Social Club, Peel House Lane, Widnes. Tuesday: Keith Just Me, Royal Oak, Worleston, Nantwich.

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The Chronicle, October 15, 2008

15th October, 2008

homes-cheshire.co.uk

Need conveyancing? Contact Poole Alcock Solicitors on 01606 350445

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Prices from £119,950

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ROOMS TO LET

HOUSE TO LET WHISTON

Rooms to let in modern shared semi. single and doubles, gas central heating cul-de-sac location, 1 mile from town centre, close to Leighton hospital, good public transport links and parking for several cars.

From £60 pw 07786 038638

HOUSE TO LET 3 Bedroom Semi

2 receptions, modern kitchen, fully refurbished, gas central heating, double glazed, in quiet cul-de-sac, within a short walking distance of leighton hospital and town centre. Parking for several cars. Low maintenance garden with lawn and decking.

£550 per cal. month 07786002862

ROOM IN SHARED HOUSE Location: 800 yards from Winsford Industrial Estate. Free Broadband, 4 acres, private fishing lake.

£550 pcm 07711 928500

3 BED HOUSE CROSBY BEACH 3 doubles. 2 baths. Garage. Utility. Panoramic views beach and N.Wales. Refs and deposit essential

£1,000 pcm 0776 435 9012

1 BED FLAT CREWE Refurbished, off Nantwich Rd in quiet cul de sac includes white goods. Self contained own entrance

£350pcm

07501 223056

RUNCORN 2 BED HOUSE off Greenway Road. U/F, £425pcm. F/F £450pcm. Bond £500, available immediately. HBC accredited landlord. Tel 07968 100174

£69 pw, all bills included.

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No DSS

Moseleys Yard Audlem

Ring Maggie: 01606 593211

3/4 HOUSE FOR LET Penny Lane

GARAGES TO RENT

07762 769 296

Fantastic 3/4 bedroom house, garden, GCH, double−fronted with lots of character, recently renovated, excellent area.

£880 pcm

Nantwich road area. Rates from £10pwk

A small exclusive development of 2 bedroom mews and 3 bedroom town houses in a delightful village, overlooking the canal

We guarantee to get you moving! Prices from £169,950 to £349,950

PART EXCHANGE AVAILABLE

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3 bed modern terraced recently refurbished huge private garden ideal for family

01270 253120

NANTWICH LUXURY Apartment. 2 dbl rooms (1 en−suite). Close to Town. f/f kitchen, lounge/dining room. Furn. Secure gated courtyard parking. CCTV. Fr £575pcm. 01270 611699 or 07795 116136

NANTWICH ROAD

Rooms in shared house. Kitchen, bathroom, shower room. All rooms f/f, GSH, free broadband,TV points in all rooms. Secure parking.

£45 pw

01270 664119

3 BED SEMI MOORFIELD RD Halton View. GCH, DG, gardens front and back, parking. Close to amenities. £525pcm. £525 deposit. Tel 07775 777180

HOUSE FOR RENT HALEWOOD lovely 2 bed house, front/ back garden gch, alarmed available Nov 1st no dss

£495pcm 07884 486300 LITTLERS

MEADOW

WINSFORD, excellent 3 bed semi detached on new estate, family house, CH, double glazing, garage, parking and enclosed garden, available now. £700 PM tel. 01829 730670 / 07831 607123.

LETTING/SELLING

give us a ring on 01782 637067 or visit us at www.own−abode.com for details.

NORTHWICH

Firdale park, one bedroom apartment, f/f, newly decorated, £385 pcm plus bills, more details, tel Matt 07796 797129

SINGLE

ROOM To let, near Nantwich, Crewe, lovely location, non− smokers, short−term let if need be, no DHS please, please ring, Tel. 07971 458871.

WINSFORD 1 bed s/c flat.

01829 720257 or 07756 928333

The Chronicle, October 15, 2008

7-11 Dene Drive " winsford@sequencehome.co.uk

NEW! £65,500

Wharton Gardens Winsford

●End Of Terrace Property.Two Reception Rooms ●Double Glazing To Majority ●Three Bedrooms ●Gardens To Front & Rear ●No Onward Chain Involved ●Ideal For 1st Time Buyer/Investor Alike

NEW! £66,500

Bradbury Road Winsford

●End Terraced Home ●Lounge, Dining Area ●Two Double Bedrooms ●Gardens To Front & Rear ●No Onward Chain Involved ●Ideal 1st Time Buyer or Investor

NEW! £139,950

Middlewich Road Winsford

●Attractive Semi Detached ●Lounge, Dining Room ●Fitted Kitchen ●Two Double Bedrooms ●Shower Room ●Gardens Front & Rear, Garage

Turnberry Close Winsford

NEW PRICE! £104,950

●Semi Detached House, Cul-De-Sac Location ●Lounge, Kitchen Diner ●Two Bedrooms, Shower Room ●Gardens To Front & Rear ●Off Road Parking Available ●Internal Viewing recommended

Sycamore Avenue Winsford

NEW PRICE! £139,950

●Semi Detached House ●Gas CH & uPVC DG Units ●Two Reception Rooms, Conservatory ●L-Shaped Fitted Kitchen ●Three Bedrooms, Bathroom ●Gardens, Off Road Parking. Viewing Is Recommended

●Modern Style Semi Det. House ●Gas Ch & uPVC DG, Three Bedrooms ●Cloakroom, En-Suite Facility ●Gardens To front & Rear ●Internal Viewing Essential, No

Onward Chain Involved

Princess Street Winsford

●End Terrace Property ●Two Bedrooms ●Sitting Room, Lounge ●Kitchen, Lean-To ●Bathroom ●Rear Garden. No Onward Chain

NEW! £249,950

The Loont Winsford

●True Detached Bungalow.Three Reception Rooms ●Four Double Bedrooms ●Gas CH & uPVC D. Glazing ●Gardens To Three Sides ●Ample Parking, No Onward Chain ●Viewing Is Essential

Wolvesey Place Winsford

NEW PRICE! £109,950

●Semi Detached House ●Gas CH & Partial uPVC DG ●In Need Of Modernisation ●Cul-De-Sac Location, Gardens To Front & Rear ●Ample Parking Available ●No Onward Chain Involved

Quarrybank Rise Winsford

NEW PRICE! £139,950

●Modern Style Semi ●Over Three Floors ●No Onward Chain Involved ●Gas Ch & uPVC DG ●En-Suite Facility ●Gardens & Parking

SOLD STC

Millbrook Close Winsford

NEW! £79,995

●Well Presented End Terrace ●Three Bedrooms ●Lounge, Fitted Kitchen ●Gardens To Front & Rear ●Internal Inspection Essential ●NO ONWARD CHAIN

Maple Court Winsford

●Ground Floor Apartment ●One Bedroom ●Fitted Kitchen ●Lounge. Bathroom ●Communal Parking & Gardens ●No Onward Chain Involved

NEW! £104,950

Ledward Street Winsford

●Mature Semi Detached House ●Gas C. Heating & uPVC D. Glazing ●Two Reception Rooms, Kitchen ●Two Double Bedrooms. Enclosed Rear Garden ●No Onward Chain Involved ●Internal Viewing Recommended

NEW! £124,950

Queensway Winsford

●Semi Detached House On Popular Location ●Gas CH & uPVC DG To Majority ●Two Reception Rooms, Kitchen ●Three Bedrooms, Bathroom ●Gardens To Front & Rear ●Internal Viewing Recommended

NEW! £325,000

Townfields Road Winsford

●Individually Built Home, Spacious &

Deceptive

●Four Beds & Three Recept. ●Ample Parking, Not Over Looked ●Gas CH & uPVC DG ●NO ONWARD CHAIN INVOLVED

Cherry Crescent Winsford

NEW PRICE! £119,950

●Semi-Detached Home ●Three Bedrooms ●Lounge/Dining Room ●Fitted Kitchen. Family Bathroom ●Gardens Front & Rear ●No Onward Chain

Thirlmere Close Winsford

£149,950

●Modern Style End Mews Home ●Breakfast Kitchen, Lounge, Three Double bedrooms ●Shower & Dressing Room To Master ●Landscaped Gardens To Front & Rear ●Accommodation Over Three Floors ●INTERNAL VIEWING RECOMMENDED

SOLD STC

Dene Drive Winsford

NEW! £84,950

01606 593344

Kingsley Walk Winsford

●Mid Terrace Home In Need of Modernisation ●Three Bedrooms ●Lounge & Dining Room ●Bathroom, Separate W.C ●Gardens To Front & Rear ●NO ONWARD CHAIN

Linwood Winsford

●Detached Home ●Four Bedrooms, Lounge/Diner ●Cloaks W.C ●En suite Facility ●Gardens Front & Rear ●ORP & Integral Garage

NEW PRICE! £124,950

●Three Bedrooms ●Double Glazing, Gas Central Heating ●Off Road Parking ●Ground Floor Cloakroom ●Family Bathroom ●Viewing Essential

Leven Avenue Winsford

NEW PRICE! £174,950

●Detached Family Home, Four Bedrooms,

Ensuite

●Two Receptions, Fitted Kitchen ●Utility Room, Conservatory ●Driveway & Garage, Gardens Front & Rear ●VIEWING ESSENTIAL

SOLD STC

Quarrybank Rise Winsford

£89,950

Quarrybank Rise £209,950 Winsford ●Detached Family Home ●Four Double Bedrooms, Ensuite ●Two Reception Rooms ●Cloakroom & Utility Room. Breakfast Kitchen ●Gardens, Driveway & Garage ●No Onward Chain Involved

Lodge Drive Winsford

●End Terraced Home,Lounge Diner, Fitted Kitchen ●Three Bedrooms, Bathroom ●Situated on Generous Sized Plot ●Gas Central Heating ●No Onward Chain Involved ●Internal Viewing Essential

Chester Road Winsford

●Mid Terraced House. Gas Central Heating ●Lounge, Kitchen, Cloakroom ●Three Bedrooms, Bathroom ●Gardens Front & Rear ●Ideal For 1st Time Buyer/Investor ●No Onward Chain Involved

NEW PRICE! £225,000

●Mature Semi Detached House, Sought After Location ●uPVC D. Glazing & Gas C.Heating ●Accommodation Over Three Floors ●Det. Office To The Rear ●Landscaped Gardens, Parking ●VIEWING ESSENTIAL

SOLD STC

Severn Walk Winsford

NEW PRICE! £129,950

Dee Way Winsford

●Much Improved Mid Terraced House ●Gas Central Heating System ●Lounge, Dining Room Kitchen,Three Bedrooms, Bathroom ●Gardens Front & Rear ●Ideal For First Time Buyer/Investor ●Internal Viewing Recommended

Spey Close Winsford

●Semi Detached Home ●uPVC Double Glazing ●Situated On Popular Dene Estate ●Landscaped Gardens, Off Road Parking ●No Onward Chain Involved ●Internal Viewing Essential

NEW PRICE! £134,995

●Detached Family Home ●Three Bedrooms ●Two Reception Rooms ●Fitted Kitchen. Gas Central Heating ●Garden, Driveway & Garage ●NO ONWARD CHAIN

Chester Road Salterswall

NEW PRICE! £339,950

●Delightful Detached Family Home ●Popular Salterswall Location ●Four Double Bedrooms, Three Reception Rooms ●Integral Garage & Further Detached Garage ●Overlooking Open Countryside To Rear ●Viewing Essential To Appreciate

SOLD STC

Cherry Crescent Winsford

NEW PRICE! £74,950

SOLD STC

Ways Green Winsford

●Victorian Semi-Detached Home ●Four Reception Rooms ●Boasts Many Original Features ●Two Double Bedrooms, Bathroom ●Garage & Garden To Rear, No Onward Chain ●Viewing Essential To Appreciate

The Chronicle, October 15, 2008

9 The Bull Ring " northwich@sequencehome.co.uk

SSTC

NEW! £300,000

Royle Street Northwich

Investment Opportunity. Part of Portfolio x1 One Bedroom x2 Two Bedrooms Converted Apartments GFCH & DG. Quality Kitchens & Bathrooms

● ● ● ● ●

Land At Peter Street Northwich

● ● ● ● ●

End Mews Home Two Bedrooms GFCH & DG. Conservatory Off Road Parking Gardens Front & Rear

● Investment Opportunity

● ● ● ● ●

Peter Street Northwich ● ● ● ● ● ●

Royles Place Northwich

NEW! £116,950

Terraced House Extensively Refurbished Two Bedrooms. Two Receptions Luxury Bathroom Quality Kitchen Enclosed Rear Courtyard

bedroom

● Very well presented ● Allocated parking. Double Glazing ● Not Directly Overlooked

● Terraced House. Two Beds ● Lounge/Diner

● 1st Floor Bathroom

● Yard to Rear

Terrace

● Two Bedrooms. Two Receptions ● Kitchen & Utility. Rear Yard ● GF Shower Room & 1F Bathroom

Station Road Northwich ● ● ● ● ●

NEW PRICE! £113,950

Mid Terrace. Two Bedrooms Two Reception Rooms Bathroom & Sep. Shower Room Gardens Front & Rear GFCH & DG

● ● ● ● ●

Residential Park Home Exclusively for Over 55s Situated on A49 Two Bedrooms Panoramic & Picturesque Views

Moreton Street Northwich

NEW PRICE! £109,950

Two Bedroomed Cottage Presented to A High standard Two receptions, Quality Kitchen En Suite Style Bathroom Gas Central Heating, Attractive Rear Garden

● ● ● ● ●

● Substantial Rear Garden

● Off Road Parking. GFCH & DG

Oakleigh Rise Northwich

● One Bedroom. Mews House

Greenall Road Northwich

● Mid terrace. Three Bedrooms

● Conservatory. Off Road Parking

● GFCH & DG

● Beautifully Presented Garden

● Close to Town Centre & Schools

● DG & GFCH

● Two Receptions

NEW! £64,120

Millwood Drive Northwich From £64,120

● Spacious & Quality Apartments ● First Floor & Second Floor ● One & Two Bedrooms ● Shared Ownership (56%) ● Fitted Kitchen Designed by Johnson & Johnson ● Allocated Parking. Intercom System

Hunters Hill Northwich

NEW PRICE! £179,950

● Offset semi detached bungalow

● Two bedrooms. Conservatory ● Views to the front. Garage ● Front and rear gardens

Greenway Drive Northwich £132,000 ● ● ● ● ●

Semi Detached House Three Bedrooms. Two Receptions GFCH & DG Gardens to Three Sides Off Road Parking & Garage

SSTC

Shipbrook Road Northwich £126,950

Old Vicarage Lane Northwich £114,950 ● ● ● ● ●

First Floor Apartment Gas CH & No Onward Chain Open Plan Lounge Dining Area Two Double Bedrooms Private Balcony. Intercom Facilities

● Three bedroom semi

● Two receptions. Fitted kitchen ● Bathroom/wc. Rear garden

● Viewing is a must. No chain

SSTC

Weir Street Northwich

£119,950

● End terrace home. Two bedroom ● Lounge/diner. Conservatory ● Bathroom. Driveway & Front

Garden ● Rear Yard

Bedrooms

NEW! £99,950

Harewood Close Northwich ● ● ● ● ●

50% Shared Ownership Three Bedroom. Mid Town House GFCH & DG. Kitchen Diner Gardens Front & Rear Off Road Parking

Victoria Road Northwich

NEW PRICE! £159,950

● Attractive Mid Terrace. Three Double

Bedrooms Lounge, Dining Room Spacious Dining Kitchen. Shower room Boarded Loft Space Enclosed Courtyard To Rear

● ● ● ●

SSTC

Harewood Close Northwood £96,950 ● 50% Shared ownership ● Three bedroom mews ● Driveway Parking. Fitted dining

kitchen

● Downstairs wc. No Chain

NOTICE OF OFFER

SSTC

● Detached Park Home. Two

● Excellent Surroundings ● Corner Plot. Double Glazed ● Two Receptions

NEW! £102,000

£109,000

NEW! £76,000

Weaver View Northwich

● First floor apartment. One

NEW PRICE! £120,000

● No Onward Chain. Mature Mid

● Two Bedrooms. Three Receptions

NEW!

NEW! £120,000

Woodlands Park Northwich

● Semi Detached House

Bedrooms ● Quality Kitchen & Bathroom ● Two Receptions. Off Road Parking ● Gardens Front & Rear

Middlewich Road Northwich

NEW! £135,000

School Lane Northwich

● End Terraced Cottage ● Recently Refurbished. Two

NEW! £116,000

NEW! £83,000

Firdale Road Northwich

Mid Terraced House Two Bedrooms Two Receptions First Floor Bathroom Double Glazing & GFCH

Mid Terraced House Four Bedrooms Substantial Gardens GFCH & DG ORP for Multiple Vehicles

SSTC

NEW! £89,950

James Street Northwich

● ● ● ● ●

NEW! £139,950

School Lane Northwich

Beech Lane Northwich

● Parcel of Land

NEW! £119,950

Hollybank Close Northwich

NEW! £145,000

NEW! £165,000

01606 43937

Siddall Street Northwich

● Mid Terraced House ● Three Bedrooms ● Bay Fronted ● GFCH & DG

£99,950

Warrington Road Northwich £155,000 ● Characterful Cottage ● Maintaining many original features ● Three Bedrooms. Gas Central

Heating

● Secondary Glazing ● Garage. Garden to Front

NOTICE OF OFFER

8 Ash Grove, Weaverham Northwich, Cheshire CW8 3EL

14 Hemming Street, Winnington Northwich, Cheshire CW8 4DS

By order of the mortgagees in possession, we would advise that an offer has been made for the above property in the sun of £118,000. Any person wishing to increase on this offer should notify the agents of their offer prior to exchange of contracts. Swetenhams - SEQ 9 The Bull Ring Northwich Cheshire CW9 5AW Tel: 01606 43937

By order of the mortgagees in possession, we would advise that an offer has been made for the above property in the sun of £85,000. Any person wishing to increase on this offer should notify the agents of their best offer prior to exchange of contracts Swetenhams - SEQ 9 The Bull Ring Northwich Cheshire CW9 5AW Tel: 01606 43937

The Chronicle, October 15, 2008

Wright Manley • Established 1861 •

w w w. w r i g h t m a n l e y. c o . u k

FINAL REMINDER

PROPERTY AUCTIONS & TENDERS FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION (Subject to Conditions and Prior Sale) ON TUESDAY 28TH OCTOBER 2008 AT THE SWAN HOTEL, TARPORLEY AT 7.00PM BRAESIDE, WASTE LANE, KELSALL

FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION ON TUESDAY 21ST OCTOBER AT HOLT LODGE HOTEL, HOLT ROAD, WREXHAM LL13 9SW AT 7PM Sale of a very productive area of Arable Land

A two bedroom detached bungalow situated in a peaceful 'No Through' road - set in large established gardens affording high levels of seclusion and privacy. In need of complete modernisation and improvement and also offering tremendous potential to extend, alter and or replace subject to the necessary planning permissions. Entrance Vestibule, Living Room, Inner Hall, 2 Double Bedrooms, Bathroom, Dining Room, Kitchen. Front Garden measuring 30' square. Rear garden 74' x 47'.

ITHELS BRIDGE, ROSSETT 96.75 Acres (39.148 Hectares) contained within a ring fence and with good access. Outstanding opportunity for Farmers and others to purchase one of the most productive areas of land in the District. Enquiries and Particulars from Beeston Castle Auction Tel: 01829 262 132. Ref: PGM

FINAL REMINDER

FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION THURSDAY 23RD OCTOBER 2008 AT THE CROWN HOTEL, NANTWICH AT 7.00PM ACCOMMODATION LAND WINDMILL LANE, BUERTON, AUDLEM 35.54 ACRES

An excellent block of fertile grassland in a ring fence with good access, a medium loam soil suitable for Maize or Potato Cropping Metered Mains Water supply to Lots 1 and 2. Lot 1. 12.79 Acres - Lot 2. 21.1 Acres - Lot 3. 1.56 Acres

A dry pasture field in an elevated position with long road frontage and access in a noted agricultural locality. Two 12’ x 12’ nominal size double line stable boxes with 3’ overhang on concrete base.

ACCOMMODATION LAND AT SWETTENHAM HEATH LANE, CONGLETON CW12 2LW

For Sale as a whole or in two lots LOT 1 0.906 HECTARES -2.24 ACRES LOT 2 1.692 HECTARES - 4.18 ACRES

Three first class grass paddocks with road access and mains water ideally

1.91 Acre Pony Paddock with consent for Two Stables and a Hay Store

Enquiries to A.K. Wallace, Beeston. Tel: 01829 262 132

Price Guide £330,000 - £360,000

Lot 1. A charming Five Bedroom detached country cottage, suitable for further improvement. Occupying a delightful position within a renowned rural residential hamlet, adjoining open fields with distant views. Portico, sitting room,living room, kitchen, sun room, shower/wc, First Floor, five bedrooms,bathroom, oil central heating,uPVC double glazing, gardens to approx.0.10 acre. Lot 2. Orchard with loosebox and garaging (opposite). Approx 0.3 acre. GUIDE PRICE LOT 1. £250,000-£350,000 LOT 2. OPTION LAND FIXED PRICE £25,000

For full details for the above contact the Nantwich office

5.40 Acres interest to Farmers, Speculators or Equestrian enthusiasts.

A detached house occupying a rural position providing considerable potential to further modernise and extend (subject to planning). Comprising Entrance Hall, Sitting Room, Living Room, Inner Hall, Dining Room, Kitchen, Lean-to Porch. First Floor 4 Bedrooms, Bathroom Gardens and outbuildings.

ROSE COTTAGE, DAMSON LANE, COX BANK, AUDLEM

ACCOMMODATION LAND CHURCH ROAD,BARTHOMLEY, CREWE

LAND AT CUDDINGTON HEATH, MALPAS

ACCOMMODATION LAND SCHOOL LANE, ASHLEY, MARKET DRAYTON TF9 4EN

15, HIGH STREET, TARPORLEY, CHESHIRE, CW6 0EB

An appealing three bedroom modern semi detached house, suitable for modernisation and repair. Offering tremendous potential to create a desirable family home in a popular residential area close to schools and amenities. Porch,Living/Dining Room, Kitchen. landing, Bedroom (1), Bedroom (2), Bedroom (3), Bathroom.Front & Rear Gardens,Garage, Gas CH

Village

A small parcel of Land in Barthomley Village with a loam soil of likely

BROOK HOUSE, BEESTON BROOK, TIVERTON

Guide Price £125,000 - £135,000

1.10 Acres A small grass paddock suitable for Pony grazing on the edge of Wybunbury

Price Guide: £150,000 - £180,000

GUIDE PRICE £6,000 - £8,000 PER ACRE

FOR SALE BY INFORMAL TENDER CLOSING DATE FRIDAY 24TH OCTOBER 2008 BY 12 NOON (SUBJECT TO PRIOR CONDITIONS AND SALE) 10, RECTORY CLOSE, WISTASTON, CREWE

FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION ON THURSDAY 6TH NOVEMBER 2008 AT THE CROWN HOTEL, NANTWICH AT 7.00 PM ACCOMMODATION LAND WRINE HILL ROAD, WYBUNBURY, NANTWICH, CW5 7NU

A substantial high street property enjoying its prominent village location offering extensive and versatile accommodation with mixed use including commercial premises and good sized residential quarters. Reception Hall, Double fronted two room Hairdressing Salon, Inner Hall, Cellar, Dining Kitchen First Floor : Landing, Sitting Room, Store Room, 2 Bedrooms, Bathroom. Central Heating. Enclosed Yard Price Guide £225,000 - £275,000 For full details for the above contact the Tarporley office

FOR SALE BY INFORMAL TENDER CLOSING DATE FRIDAY 14TH NOVEMBER 2008 BY 12 NOON (SUBJECT TO PRIOR CONDITIONS AND SALE) EITHER AS A WHOLE OR IN TWO LOTS HOLLIES FARM, SCHOOL LANE HARTFORD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE CW8 1PG A fine residential farm extending to 79.33 acres which includes a substantial Cheshire Farmhouse, a range of modern and traditional buildings and pastureland within a ring fence, fronting the Weaver Navigation, together with existing development opportunities and further potential, all of which is attractively situated on the outskirts of Hartford. Further details from Chester Office 01244 317833

suitable for Farmers or Equestrian enthusiasts. Lot 1. 3.12 acres, Lot 2. 3.72 acres, Lot 3. 2.17 acres

ACCOMMODATION LAND SCHOOL LANE, OCCLESTONE, MIDDLEWICH, CW10 0LX 2.14 Acres A rectangular grass paddock with mains water ideally suitable for the local equestrian enthusiasts

ACCOMMODATION LAND AUDLEY ROAD, TALKE, STOKE ON TRENT 11.02 Acres A first class block of pasture accommodation land of likely interest to local Farmers, Speculators or Equestrian enthusiasts. Mains Water. Good access.

For further information on the above please contact A.K. Wallace at Beeston Tel: 01829 262 132 FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION THURSDAY 13TH NOVEMBER 2008 AT THE SWAN HOTEL, TARPORLEY AT 7.00PM

IN AN UNSURPASSED RURAL LOCATION IN THIS RENOWNED AGRICULTURAL LOCALITY IN THE CENTRE OF CHESHIRE A VERSATILE AGRICULTURAL HOLDING.

LIME TREE FARM, LUDDINGTON HILL, UTKINTON, TARPORLEY, CW6 9DW LOT 1 Substantial traditional detached period farmhouse requiring a scheme of renovation with extensive traditional and modern farm buildings providing potential for alternative uses (subject to planning). Gardens Pasture and Arable Land extending to 28.93 acres (11.687 hectares) Four Further Parcels of Arable and Pasture Land all with road frontage and access. LOT 2 13.91 Acres (5.629 hectares), LOT 3 29.96 Acres (12.125 Hectares) LOT 4 45.36 Acres (18.355 Hectares) LOT 5 9.28 Acres (3.753 hectares) TOTAL OVERALL ACREAGE 127.44 Acres (51.549 Hectares). FOR SALE AS A WHOLE OR IN LOTS OR A COMBINATION OF LOTS to 127.44 Acres Tarporley Office

C h a r t e r e d S u r v e y o r s l A u c t i o n e e r s l Va l u e r s l L a n d a n d E s t a t e A g e n t s

Crewe: 137 Nantwich Road. 01270 255396 Offices also at:

Nantwich: 56 High Street. 01270 625410

Chester 01244 317883 Tarporley 01829 731300 Whitchurch 01948 662281

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Reduced £149,950 01928 710725 SOUND, NR NANTWICH Luxury Refurbished 2 bed Park Home For Sale on a small residential site. £79995. Tel. 07798 751451

Property General BEAUTY ROOM To let Allerton. Good size with excellent lighting.

£250pcm inclusive 0151 427 6160

TO LET Workshop and Office Premises The Old Shippon, Estate Yard, Oulton, Little Budworth, Nr Tarporley Approximately 2000 sq ft (187sq m) of Workshop Premises available for Class B8 Storage uses with Office on terms to be agreed by negotiation. Located in quiet, secure and well established commercial setting within the Estate Yard, within 2 miles of A49 and with easy access to M56 and M6 motorways. Minimum term of 3 years available, terms negotiable Rent in region of £7,200 per annum Viewing strictly by appointment Email: k.smith@dentonclark.co.uk

01244 409660

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All Building and Maintenance Work Undertaken Brickwork, Stonework and Roofing Bathroom and Kitchen Fitting Plumbing, Plastering, Wall and Floor Tiling Quality Reliable Tradesman COMPLETE SERVICE For friendly advice and free quote ring Martyn Mirfield

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for new doors supplied & fitted or doors repaired contact E− RYDER. Tel 01606 74911 or 07918635129

doors, supplied, fitted & repaired. Remote control conversions. Unit 2, Duttons Industrial Estate, Dock rd, Northwich. Tel 0800 7311533

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Home Improvement

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PATIO

Furniture

Antiques

LEATHER CORNER UNIT

WELSHDRESSER in oak,

2 cupboards under, 1 small cupboard in top genuine £400 07970 871240

Household Goods antique waxed pine farmhouse table+4 rattan seat M&S oak chairs, ex cond. £250.00 01606 553017

SETTEES

3 seater, 2 seater and footstool green/beige washable covers £100 01270 761335 or 07970 871240

Furniture 3−PIECE

SUITE,

Corgi Reg. 210841

Boiler Changes Combi’s Full Central Heating Full Bathroom Refurbishment Contact Gary Young on:

07970 491946

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OVAL Table, with carved legs, extends to seat 6 − 8, 4 chairs, 2 carvers, excellent condition, £275. 01829 260184.

from Land of Leather, ice blue, with two recliners. Cost £495, sell for £250 ono. Tel. after 1 p.m.: 01244 550 898 (Buckley).

TWO SEATER SETTEES 2

large beige, very good condition, scotch guarded, will sell separately £150 each (Alan Ward) 01606 47092

Disabled Equipment PRESTIGE SCOOTER

MEDIUM

WHEELCHAIR

SOFA Two seater. Melbourne tan. Brand new, still packaged. Lovely. £350 0151 521 2687

12 CHAIRS cane, balloon

chair and foot stool, deep pink fabric, 5 years old, as new condition, £395 ono, buyer collects. Tel: 01244 322526.

GREEN

SEATER

Leather settee with stone piping, £100. A black leather 3 seater recliner, £100. Marks and Spencers round pine dining table with 4 chairs, £100. Tel. 01606 782757

DINING

TABLE and 6 chairs G Plan Arena Oak, 18 months old, £400 ono. 07828 526186

DINING

TABLE and 6 chairs G Plan Arena Oak, 18 months old, £400 ono. 07828 526186

DISPLAY

CABINET

mahogany and glass Rope Edge design by John Coyle, excellent condition £70. 01270 812744

TALL UNIT,

WHITE

CORNER

mirrored sides, glass door & shelves. £120. 01829 740162 (Tarvin, CH3)

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MOBILITY

Explorer 6. Red, four−wheeled. £425. Tel. 01352 750 293 (CH7).

Roma Medical foldable, used once, cost £300, £150 ono. 07828 156186

Articles For Sale COMPLETE CENTRAL HEATING SYSTEM Firebird oil boiler S5080, all ancillaries, tanks, pump, clock, 8 radiators, cost over £2,000 new, accept, £795ono, Rayburn oil fired cooker, oven, hob, red, good condition, £350ono. Buyer to collect. 07956 204588.

ROOFING

SHEETS box profile, brand new, good quality, 10ft x 3ft, slate grey, suit shed or garages, half price of new, only £14.50 per sheet, possible delivery. 01829 720243 or 07811 407105.

TRAMPOLINE

13ft, for use in garden, very good condition, offers. Tel: 07976 850014.

WANTED DOULTON

BESWICK/

Moorcroft animals/figurines etc., jewellery, medals, silver & gold, almost anything old. I pay the best prices so I have been told! Will travel & pay cash. Tel. 01270 520369/07718 827048. Nantwich

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3 Vertical blinds, up to 6’ wide, any drop

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UP TO

7 vertical blinds, up to 6’ wide, any drop £175 7 Rollers, up to 6’ wide, any drop £175

NOT IN CONJUNCTION WITH ANY OTHER SALE OFFERS

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ON ALL CURRENT BLINDS INCLUDING SUN AWNINGS

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FAMILY RUN BUSINESS EST OVER 25 YEARS

SUBJECT TO TECHNICAL RESTRICTIONS

Domestic Appliance Sales Computers/Games

Sports Equipment

FREEZER very good con-

CALLAWAY GOLF clubs

dition AND DISHWASHER £80 ONO £95ono 07826 787166

FREEZER very good con-

dition AND DISHWASHER £80 ONO £95ono 07826 787166

FRIDGE FREEZER Silver

Beko 150cms 50 deep 54 wide, v.g.c. £100 ono. 01829 250250. south ches.

INTEL PENTIUM 4 2400

Mhz, 80gb hard disk, 512 mb ram, dvd drive, cd r/w, XP Home edition, 17" TFT Monitor vgc. £99. Tel. 01829 732727.

NINTENDO DS Lite, white

case, charger, maths, surfs up games, hardly used, four months old, £60 ono. Tel: 01606 40831

carbon−fibre shafts driver 95 3+5 woods, v.g.c. £450 ono. 07833 160986.

ROGER BLACK EXERCISE BIKE/ROWING MACHINE Used once, cost £300, now £100 ono. 01606 556331.

D.I.Y. & Tools FRONT

DOOR In good solid hardwood, half glazed, 10 panels, 771/4" 3 x 32 /4" x 13/4", with fittings, £30 ono. Tel. 07932 527442 Winsford CW7.

Musical Instruments KEYBOARD GUITARIST

PLAYER

wanted, to join working band in the Whitchurch area. Must be keen and have own transport. If interested call Paul. 07739 515 877.

PIANO COMPACT

BENTLEY UPRIGHT

Mahogany finish, excellent condition, £490. Tel. 01244 341245.

PIANO

FOR

SALE

Pianova overstrung, 3 pedals, mahogany/finish case, regularly tuned, cost £2,000, accept £900 ono. Tel. 01928 719281 or 07768 525169

PIANO

upright, dark brown body, regularly tuned, Spencer model, £300. Tel: 01829 752302.

Beds/Bedrooms ANTIQUE WARDROBE Very pretty Victorian Satinwood wardrobe. 77"x 47x 18. Single drawer to base. Centre mirror door and beautiful carved panels each side.

£200.00 o.n.o 07765 232022

Classified Agriculture

Parent & Child GIRLS PRAM As new. Babystyle Evo travel system in light grey with pink piping. Immaculate condition hardly used. Originally cost £350

To place an advert Tel: 01928 736220

£100 07946 474858

sleeper bed includes mattress also futon and desk £80.00 0160677104 07933 444364

DOUBLE DIVAN BED AND MATTRESS Never been used still wrapped will deliver. £175. Tel. 01925 234114 / 07845 940628.

SILENT

NIGHT

double divan with drawers, mattress, top−quality brass headboard. Hardly used, £110. Tel. 01270 759 558 (Sandbach).

SOFA

BEDS 2 metal frame and sprung futon beds, £75 ono each. 01270 627497.

TWIN SINGLE BEDS like

new, including antique pine headboards and bedding/curtains, £60 each or £100 ono both. Tel: 01928 733861.

Bathrooms

ALL ASPECTS OF TREE WORK UNDERTAKEN

ALL MODEL RAILWAYS WANTED

Felling, Pruning, Stump Grinding etc Fully Insured • 30 Years Experience ATCO 17S BALMORAL LAWNMOWER Cylinder, in good working order, £250. 01978 356217 (Wrexham)

HEDGING

ALL HOUSE CLEARANCES BEREAVEMENT CLEARANCES

★ FREE ESTIMATES ★

operated seated bathlift. Like new. Little used. New was £524, £100. 0151 424 3328

Carpets/Flooring

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

Tel: Peter or Julia Critchley on

01606 42142 8am-9pm - 7 days

71378919SS13

NEPTUNE BATHLIFT Self

WOOL CARPET light mink

in colour, 41/2years old, 2 pieces 10ft 5 by 16ft 6, 8ft 3 by 8ft 4, offers Tel 01606 301318.

Parent & Child

LEATHER PRAM

Cream and Pink Leather EICHORN 3 IN 1 PRAM with pink gingham parasol, footmuff and matching bag and raincover immaculate condition looks brand new, very girly absolutely gorgeous only 5 months old converts to bigger pram has white wicker basket on baby part. MUST SEE – COST £980

£375 07776 095244 MAMAS & PAPAS PRAM Three−in−one, with car seat and lots of extras. £60; FISHERPRICE baby swing, with mobile, in excellent condition, £35. Tel. 01606 852 865 (Weaverham).

Books/Records/Tapes/CD's CATHERINE COOKSON COLLECTION 99 different titles, hardback books £150. 01353 755689

Roofing COUNTY ROOFING

Specialist in loose tiles, ridge tiles, slates, chimneys, drain pipes, storm damage work, flat roofs repaired and renewed, carport leaks, guttering renewed and replaced also UPVC Fascia Boards & Soffits Also new roofs from start to finish Power washing and removal of moss from roofs and driveways

Call now on : 01270 252676 or 07969 031089

it pays to advertise in

Classified

D.K.C. CONTRACTS PHONE: (01829) 740800

Tel: 01606 872786 (Mid Cheshire).

MODEL

Specialist Leylandii 2−3ft £2.50. 3− 4ft £4.50 4−6ft £7.50. Laurel £3.95. Box 95p/ £3.50. Holly £2.50/£3.95. Yew £3.95/£5.95. Shrubs £3.50. Morgans Nursery Tel 01829 720514. www.hedgeit.co.uk

Pedigree Pets

CAVADOODLE PUP

RAILWAYS

wanted by collector, top prices paid for badges, medals, uniforms, helmets etc. Anything considered. Please phone 01270 568542.

GRANDFATHER

CLOCKS Wanted, any condition, best cash prices paid. Also Grandfather clock parts and all other related articles including barometers. 01829 733028 or 07974 957 482 ANY OLD

Radio equipment wanted, valves, amplifiers, military radios, valve testers, wind−up gramophones, crystal sets, pre 1950 televisions, old cinefilms, petrol pump globes etc. Tel. 01782 517278 or 07958 447732

CASH WAITING for

any old toys, Corgi, Dinky, Britains Farm and Military, Trains, Mamod Steam Engines, Minic, anything considered. Tarvin. 01829 740258.

FOOTBALL/RUGBY PROGRAMMES Wanted,

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

MASONIC ITEMS wanted,

top prices paid. 0161 903 9081. Timperley.

TOOLS

WANTED

woodworking tools and any interesting considered. 881217.

WANTED DOULTON

hand other tools 01286

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

WANTED SECURITY WIRE Panels, about 12 if possible new or old. Tel. 01606 738630.

WANTED SUZUKI

carry van, 03−04, low mileage, non smoker or pets, (tidy). Tel. 01270 560293

Pedigree Pets BRITISH BULLDOG PUP Eight weeks old, male, light fawn, KC registered, excellent pedigree, free insurance, ready now. Tel. 01606 852 865 (Weaverham).

CAVALIER KING CHARLES SPANIEL Blenheim, exPUPPY cellent temperament & pedigree, KC Reg, fully vaccinated, good home essential, £320. 01978 781462

COCKER SPANIEL PUPPIES Bitches, KC reg, blue roan, puppy packs, insurance, home bred, £600 each. 07939 979506/01565 830542.

DACHSHUND MINIATURE

smooth− haired pups. Black− and−tan and reds. KC Reg, parents can be seen. Contact 07909 724170 or 01407 742260 (Anglesey)

and old toys wanted. High cash prices paid for, Hornby − Wrenn − Trix − Triang − Lima − Bachmann − Diecast − Dinky − Matchbox. Any amount − layout dismantled. Tel: 01829 781532 or 07974 116014.

ARMY MEMORABILIA

WHIPPET PUPPIES Look-

MINATURE HAIRED

ing for loving homes, KC reg’d, excellent pedigree’s, £300ea. Call 07841 284508 for details. (Cheshire.)

Agriculture BROWN

990

ENGLISH SPRINGER SPANIEL puppies, ready

For Sale, 1 black dog/white chin left, non shedding, child friendly, ready now.

£300 01352 742293 WEIMARANER Due to relocation, five− year−old bitch needs new home. Sweet natured and used to older children. Experience/knowledge of the breed essential.

01928 789 077 or 07799 607 796 (Kingsley) BEAGLE

PUPPIES

gorgeous, tri−colour & lemon & white bonny babes, good fun dogs make excellent pets, well reared & wormed to date. 01745 888436

BEAUTIFUL HOME BRED Weimaraner puppies, parents both family dogs, strong boned, pedigree but no papers hence £395. Tel: 01978 852813 or 07949 235346.

BEAUTIFUL

PEDIGREE

kittens, blue−eyed Snow Leopard Bengal females, £200. Brown marbled male, £50. Persian exotic short− hair, black smoke, silver tabby, blue spotted brown tabby. Colour point Persian long− haired males, £300. Vaccinated, insured, complete Royal Canine welcome pack. 01829 752657

BENGAL KITTENS Little

Leopard lookalikes, glittered coats, fun loving and bold, superb temperament. 01829 732929

BLACK PUPPIES

LABRADOR

KC reg, excellent pedigrees, sire− o.o, hip & elbow scores, clear eye test, fantastic temperament, reared in family environment, wormed, inoculated, 6 weeks free insurance ready now, £500. 01248 810564 evening, 07921 396333.

now, working parents, both can be seen, excellent pedigree, DDC, KC registered, wormed, insured. 01270 569632 or 07939 263452.

FOR

STUD Black pet labrador, full pedigree, KC registered, to breed with Gold labrador for pick of litter. Tel. 01606 301977.

LABRADOR

PUPPIES

Dogs and bitches black and yellow, excellent breeding full breeding history available, wormed and vet checked will vaccinate, numerous FT CH. Tel. 07872 393738.

NORWEGIAN FOREST KITTENS Various colours including silver tabby, both sexes, 9 weeks old & 2 younger litters to follow, £275. 01691 772032.

PEDIGREE

LABRADOR

Puppies, 1 golden bitch, £350, 1 chocolate dog, £300, ready now, Tel. 07739 708674.

POMERANIAN

PUPPIES

KC Reg, good example of breed, tiny parents can be seen, 1 boy £500, 1 girl £600. North Wales coast LL29. 01492 517303 (answerphone at times)

PUG

PUPPIES

KC− registered, home bred, parents can be seen, prices from £800. Tel. 01952 730521 or 07779 008775.

RHODESIAN RIDGEBACK PUPPIES intelligent, fabulous companions, full of fun, parents have excellent temperaments & pedigrees, KC Reg. 01829 732929

SIAMESE PEDIGREE KITTENS Beautiful, good, strong, friendly kittens, vaccinated, wormed, insured, used to children & dogs. 01270 524296.

STAFF

PUPPIES mixed colours, with papers, ready now, £225. Tel: 0151 424 1599 or 07840 470002 no timewasters.

TWIN CHOCOLATE LABRADOR Puppies, excellent pedigree, KC reg, relatives can be seen, home bred, breeder with 40 years experience. Tel. 01565 777221.

WEIMARANER

PUPPIES

quality home bred, KC reg, insured, wormed, both parents superb temperament, £550. Tel: 01978 852813 or 07949 235346.

50cc, 90cc & 110cc, adult range 150cc− 500cc, top quality, reasonable price. 07710 312747.

LARGE GRASS

WIRE

Dachshund, brindle puppy. Beautiful little girl, both parents can be seen. Ready now. £400. Tel. 07790 952173.

MINIATURE YORKSHIRE TERRIERS 3 boys avail-

KID’S QUAD BIKES New

Articles Wanted

For cash. Any amount, particular Hornby, Dublo, Wrenn, Bachmann, Farish, high prices paid.

Pets

Seltamatic, with power loader, good runner, no battery, £675 no offers. 01829 732270.

BUGABOO FROG

CHILDS BED metal high

Pedigree Pets

DAVID

Gardening

pram/ buggy in black and cream £300.00 07789 433413

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SELECTION OF TOPPERS From

9ft down to 4ft, all new quality British built machines, some second hand & finishing mowers. 07710 312747.

MASSEY FERGUSON 590 2WD, complete with MF80 loader, 8 speed box, ps, puh, good tyres, extremely genuine tidy tractor, bucket & fork, £4,750 plus VAT. 07710 312747.

Livestock/Poultry

able, £500 each, £50 secures your puppy, ready 24/10/08, 1st injection included, for information call 01606 599002.

NORTHWICH

GUINEA

Pig Rabbit Rescue has adults/babies in need of loving homes (donation applies), hutches available. Julie 01606 891214

STAFFORDSHIRE

TORTOISES Must go to

£125.

YORKSHIRE TERRIER PUPS Ready now, deposit secures, £250. Tel. 01352 752577 / 07518 898691.

Horses/Tack/Equip

BLACK Rock speckledy & warren day old and 18wk old pullets. Cobb and Ross meat chicks; also Turkeys and Ducks. Cyril Bason (Stokesay) Ltd. Craven Arms. 01588 673204/5.

GARDEN POULTRY Large

selection of free range modern POL Hybrid Hens, fully vaccinated. Tel. 01928 787979 or 07871 285834.

POINT OF LAY PULLETS And growers, excellent varieties of pure and hybrid birds, plus ducks, ducklings, guinea−foul and rabbits all fully vaccinated also poultry housing and starter kits, drinkers, feeders, food and bedding, can deliver. Tel. 01829 730876/07892 910332.

Pets

16.3

CHESTNUT

11 years, GELDING lovely temperament, quiet to ride, good in traffic, hacking and jumping, no vices, has show jumped and hunted, £3,500. Mrs Turner,Whitchurch Tel. 01948 663527.

Family run. Breeders of Chocolate Labradors, Cocker Spaniels & Miniature Schnauzers, Groomer. ESTABLISHED 21 YEARS. Homoepathic Vaccinations accepted Organic Diets catered for We will answer any queries you may have.

super first or second pony. Given my daughter heaps of confidence and lots of fun. Good in all disciplines but excels in showjumping, excellent to hack out alone or in company, great to box, shoe and catch. Sadly outgrown. FOR SALE/ LOAN. £2,500 ono including tack, rugs and wardrobe. Tel: 07776 018120.

FOR SALE grown under Countryside Stewardship Scheme. Quality 2007/8 barn stored hay, from £2 per bale. 01829 720247.

HORSE HAYLAGE good

quality, big bales, 4 string, 6 wraps, only £18 per bale, delivery extra. Also top quality hay, small bales. Phone Tom 01829 720243 or 07811 407105.

PRETTY 12.2HH CHESTNUT ROAN MARE 14 years, confidence giver, 100% traffic, shoe, box etc, enjoys hacking, PC activities & shows, price includes tack & rugs, £1,000. 07795 457499.

Call 01565 633934

TOP QUALITY Small bale

JACK RUSSELL PUPS

WELSH

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CHINCHILLA

Male, 7 months old, needs good home, good reason for selling, comes with cage & accessories, £80 ono. 07812 005032.

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Public Notices VALE ROYAL BOROUGH COUNCIL PUBLICITY FOR PLANNING AND OTHER APPLICATIONS

These applications may be examined at Social and Community Services Directorate, Wyvern House, The Drumber, Winsford CW7 1AH, Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm (excluding public holidays). All representations should be made within 21 days of this publication to the above address or e-mail to planning@valeroyal.gov.uk Notice is hereby given that applications have been made to the Borough Council in respect of sites/properties: (A) which are Listed Buildings, lie within or is adjacent to a conservation area, affect the setting of a listed building; or (B) which are departures from the Vale Royal Local Plan First Review; or (C) which are required to be advertised in accordance with Article 8 of the General Development Order. (A) Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas Application No Location 08-2379-COU

To place an advert Tel: 01244 606346

Public Notices NOTICE OF PUBLIC RIGHTS

Notice is hereby given that the Audit of Accounts of Cheshire County Council has been completed in accordance with the Audit Commission Act 1998 and the Accounts and Audit Regulations 2003. On every Monday to Friday between 10am and 4pm, any local government elector for the area of Cheshire may, upon application to the County Council, inspect and make a written copy of the signed statement of the above-named body’s accounts for the year ended 31 March 2008, or take a written extract therefrom. Photocopies shall be provided for any local government elector on payment of the required fee. Copies of the Statement of Accounts are available for inspection at all Cheshire libraries and from the County Finance Office, County Hall, Chester CH1 1SG. The Statement of Accounts is also accessible via Cheshire’s Internet website on www.cheshire.gov.uk A Summary Statement of Accounts is also available at all Cheshire libraries, from the County Finance Office, County Hall, Chester CH1 1SG and can be accessed on the above Internet website. Gerard L Budd, County Solicitor and Monitoring Officer, Cheshire County Council, County Hall, Chester CH1 1SG.

27B High Street Northwich Cheshire CW9 5BY

Proposed Development

Applicant

Change of use of offices Mr Geoffrey Roughton at first floor to photographic studio and office

08-2090-FUM Land and Buildings including 7 Tunnel Road, Barnton, Northwich Cheshire 08-2078-FUL 17 Cottage Close Rudheath Northwich Cheshire CW9 7GW

Demolition of existing garages and workshop and erection of 13 residential units (8 apartments and 5 dwellings) Conservatory to rear (retrospective) and laying of patio to rear

Mr David Brocklehurst

08-2391-OUM

Demolition of existing buildings and redevelopment of the site for residential use (13 No dwellings)

Mr and Mrs Walker

Proposed Development Demolition of existing garages and workshop and erection of 13 residential units (8 apartments and 5 dwellings)

Applicant Mr David Brocklehurst

Malvern House Old Road Anderton with Marbury Northwich Cheshire CW9 6AG

(C) Planning Permission Application No Location 08-2089-CAC Land and Buildings including 7 Tunnel Road Barnton Northwich Cheshire

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23 September 2008

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Notice is hereby given that Punch Taverns PLC has applied in respect of the Red Lion Public House, Wharton Road, Winsford CW7 3AA for a variation to the Premises Licence under the Licensing Act 2003 to allow for: In addition to existing permitted licensable hours and activities: add the following licensable activities to the premises licence – live music, films and entertainment of a similar description to making music or dancing Monday to Wednesday 10.00 to midnight, Thursday to Saturday 10.00 to 01.00 the following morning, Sunday Midday to Midnight. To amend the opening hours to Monday to Wednesday 07.30 to 00.30 the following morning, Thursday to Saturday 07.30 to 01.30 the following morning, Sunday 07.30 to 00.30 the following morning. To change the condition relating to children to “Children are allowed on the premises for the purposes of consuming a meal and must be accompanied by an adult.” Representations to this application must be made in writing, by Sunday 9 November 2008, to the Vale Royal Borough Council, Licensing Authority at: Vale Royal Borough Council, Licensing Department, Wyvern House, The Drumber, Winsford CW7 1AH where the register of Licensing applications can be inspected between 10am and 4pm and/or at www.valeroyal.gov.uk It is an offence on summary conviction, to knowingly or recklessly make a false statement in connection with this application, the maximum fine for which is, £5000.

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SALES ASSISTANT Yorkshire Copper Tube, a subsidiary of KME, employing over 250 people in the UK, is a leading manufacturer of tube for the plumbing and heating industry in the UK and worldwide. An opportunity has arisen for a motivated individual to join our small busy department. Reporting to the Sales Manager, this post involves processing orders by telephone/fax/electronic transfer, liaising with customers, creating delivery notes and tracking orders, targeting existing customers to increase orders and fielding telephone sales enquiries. Experience of a sales office and SAP is ideal but you must possess good numerical, communication and IT skills, be self-motivated and use initiative. If you think you possess the necessary ability and qualities please request further information and an application form by telephoning the HR Dept on 0151 545 5088. Closing date for receipt of applications will be Friday 10th October.

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IT HAS been confirmed that the new luxury division of Nissan, Infiniti will sell cars in the UK next summer.

One of the first models to be offered is the Infiniti G37 Convertible which seems to be cocking a snoot at the recession sweeping through every European market. Infiniti produces expensive, high powered car, a little like Lexus, the luxury arm of the Toyota Corporation. The stylish drop-top newcomer has a single engine choice – a 3.7-litre V6 of 320bhp. It is certainly being strategically marketed in the UK because as soon as it is wheeled ashore it will be launched at the same time as an arch-competitor Lexus IS 250 C, which is a similar offering, but possessing a smaller petrol engine of just 2.5-litres with an output of 205bhp. But Lexus hopes that a 40mpg diesel engine option will give its product the edge. When Nissan embarked upon the launch programme for Infiniti sales of Lexus, BMW, Audi and Mercedes-Benz were soaring, and house prices were

NEW FACE: Mrjmrmxm mw xli pexiwx fverh xs fi mrxvshygih mrxs Kviex Fvmxemr0 fimrk xli py|yv} evq sj Rmwwer rising at record levels. Everything in the garden certainly looked rosy then, but its certainly got a lot tougher at the top in recent weeks. Who knows – by next summer, things may just be approaching a return to sensible normality. But the recent bank failures and massive losses in share values do point to the fact there are going to be a lot fewer customers in a very

crowded UK luxury market. But Japanese manufacturers have a reputation for achieving great things in seemingly impossible places. Once, it was claimed that Toyota could never produce a car to rival Mercedes, and how wrong was that? The same thing has been said about Nissan, despite some brave attempts with cars like the QX.

But this manufacturer now certainly means business and Infiniti is past the point of no return as far as a British sales and support organisation is concerned. So can Britain support another luxury brand in such turbulent financial atmosphere? It will certainly be interesting to see if Infiniti can pull it off.

Downsizing is hotting up THE slide towards smaller cars has picked up such momentum that it is in danger of becoming an avalanche.

And in some cases it is getting more difficult to help the planet and your pocket. I heard only this week of a driver keen to trade in a large German saloon in an attempt to buy something that was cheaper to run and found that a dealership would not take it for part exchange. It was not as though there was anything wrong with the car, it was because the dealer admitted that he could not sell it. Some interesting figures have been released by a motoring sales website which show that customer interest is focusing on smaller and cheaper cars. For instance, the smaller Fort Fiesta overtook the larger Focus. Vauxhall Corsa sits at number three, Volkswagen Golf at number four, Renault Clio at number five and Ford Ka at number eight. And not a sniff of a Mondeo. Of the top 10 most popular searches, six are mini-segment cars. This corroborates the recent data released by The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) which revealed that the small car sector was the only one to grow in September. Are we seeing the end of the larger reasonably priced saloon? I certainly hope not but market forces exert a powerful influence on manufacture. Ian Johnson

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03 MITSUBISHI SPACE STAR 1.6 MIRAGE alloy wheels, air conditioning, twin air bags, cd player, silver, excellent value for money at . . . . . . . . . .£3,295 52 SUZUKI ALTO 1.1 GL 5 door, £35 per year road tax, low insurance, power steering, electric windows, twin airbags, alloy wheels, does nearly 60 miles to a gallon of petrol, excellent buy at . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .£2,495 52 NISSAN MICRA 1 litre TEMPEST one lady owner from new, power steering, central locking, sunroof, very low insurance group, very very economi cal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .£2,795 02 RENAULT MEGANE COUPE 1.6 DYNAMIQUE one previous owner, low mileage with service history, leather interior, power steering, air conditioning, front fog lights, rear spoiler, electric windows and mirrors, electric sunroof, very very clean and tidy, a bargain at only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .£3,495 02 RENAULT CLIO 1.2 EXPRESSION + 3 door in silver, very low insurance group, sunroof, air conditioning, power steering, electric mirrors and windows, twin airbags, very clean example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .£3,495 02 FORD FOCUS 1.6 ZETEC 5 door, very low insurance group, alloy wheels, CD player, twin air bags, power steering, electric windows, remote central locking, service history . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .£3,895 51 NISSAN ALMERA 1.5 ACTIV low milage with service history, CD player, air con, electric windows, power steering, excellent condition, only . . . . .£2,495 Y VAUXHALL CORSA 1.4 ELEGANCE 3 door, one previous owner, full service history, alloy wheels, air con, twin air bags, electric windows, rear head rests, very low insurance group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .£2,895 Y TOYOTA COROLLA 1.4S VVTi 5 door, metallic blue, with twin airbags, power steering, central locking, rear headrests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .£2,795 V PEUGEOT 406 2.0 LTR SX air con, power steering, electric windows, 12 mths MOT, a bargain at . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .£1,495

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Stop-start technology is not new but Land Rover is planning on using it to clean up the gas guzzling image of 4x4s. A Freelander using the system will be on sale next year with fuel savings predicted to be in the region of 20 per cent in town. The cleaner Freelander is the first phase of a £700million project from Land Rover and Jaguar into green technology which also see the introduction of hybrid drive on the smaller Land Rover LRX.

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VAUXHALL CORSA 1.2 EVERGY 3dr, red, low miles, PS, CL, low insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PEUGEOT 206 1.1S 5 dr, met blue, history, PAS, c/l, e/w, a/con . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HONDA 1.4 JAZZ SE SPORT 5 dr, met silver, history, alloys, CD, air con., PAS, only . . . . . . . . FORD FOCUS 1.8 ZETEC 3 dr, metallic blue, history, alloys, PAS, cdi, very clean . . . . . . . . . . . VAUXHALL CORSA 1.2 BREEZE 3dr in black, alloys, PS, CL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FIAT PUNTO 1.2 ACTIVE 3 dr, in red, 1 owner, low miles, history, pas only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RENAULT CLIO 1.2 EXTREME 3 dr, turquoise metallic, alloys, pas, c/l, e/w, very nice . . . . . . . MAZDA 2 1.2 5dr in red, 1 owner, PAS, C/L, history . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FIAT PUNTO 1.2 ACTIVE 3 dr, met blue, 1 owner, history, PAS, C/L, cd player, only . . . . . . . . . FIAT PUNTO 1.2 ACTIVE 5dr, met blue, 1 owner, FSH, PAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FORD KA 1.3 STYLE 3 dr, met silver, colour keyed bumpers, history, PAS, ideal first car . . . . . FORD KA 1.3 STYLE 3 dr, met blue, low miles, alloys, PAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NISSAN MICRA 1.0S 3 dr in red, low miles, PAS, low tax and insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RENAULT CLIO 1.2 MTV 3 dr, met black, fsh, pas, c/l, cd, sunroof, ideal first car . . . . . . . . . . . FORD FIESTA 1.25 ZETEC 5 dr, met black, alloys, PAS, low tax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VAUXHALL CORSA 1.6 SPORT 3dr, alloys, Pas, C/L, a/con, history . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ROVER 214, 1.4 IS 3 dr, boston green, 1/2 leather, alloys, PAS, c/l, e/w, only . . . . . . . . . . . . . FORD MONDEO 2.0 LX 5dr, met black, PAS, c/l, e/w, air con, CD , only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FIAT PUNTO 1.2 60 SX 3dr, met silver, 1 owner, PAS, C/K, ideal first car . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FIAT BRAVA1.2 SX SR 5 dr, in blue, low miles, history, PAS, c/l, e/w, only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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£3,995 £3,995 £3,995 £3,795 £3,795 £3,695 £3,495 £3,295 £2,795 £2,495 £2,495 £2,295 £1,795 £1,995 £1,895 £1,595 £1,695 £1,495 £1,495 £1,395

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FORD FOCUS 1.6 ZETEC AUTO 5 dr, met black, PAS, c/l, e/w, alloys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FIESTA 1.25 GHIA 5dr, met red, 1 owner, low miles, PAS, CL, EW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

£3,795 £1,995

Price includes: • Return coach travel from local pick-up point • Standard admission ticket

RENAULT LAGUNA 1.9 DCI EXTREME 5 dr, burgundy, 1/2 leather, alloys, a/con, PAS, c/l . . . . .

For further information

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Manchester Arena 16th January ‘09

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from £63/£74 Price includes: • Return coach travel from local pick-up point • Standard admission ticket

AUTOMATICS DIESELS

CONVERTIBLE

MGF 1.8 3dr, met burgundy, black roof, history, alloys, PAS, clean car . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

£3,695 £2,695

MPV’S ESTATES 4X4

MERCEDES ML 270 CDI INSPIRATION AUTO met black, alloys, leather, air con - service history . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RANGE ROVER 2.5 DSE 5dr, met red, cream leather, alloys, CD, PAS, very clean . . . . . . . . RENAULT SCENIC 1.6 met silver, alloys, air con, cd, ew, PAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VAUXHALL ASTRA 1.6 ESTATE met silver, low miles, alloys, a/con, CD, PAS . . . . . . . . . . . . CITROEN PICASSO 1.8 SX 5 dr, met silver, pas, c/l, e/w, cd only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VAUXHALL FRONTERA 2.2 SPORT 3 dr, in blue, low miles, history, alloys, PAS, rcl, only . . FORD EXPLORER 4.0 V6 5 dr, auto, pas, c/l, ew, a/con, alloys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MITSUBISHI PINN 1.8 GDX 3 door, black over silver, low miles, alloys, PAS, CL, EW, only . RENAULT SCENIC 2.0 RXE 5 dr, met blue, history, pas, c/l, e/w, air con, alloys, sunroof, cd

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£9,995 £3,995 £2,995 £2,295 £2,195 £1,995 £1,995 £1,995 £1,795

BMW 318 ci COUPE 3dr, met silver, history, alloys, air con, PAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PORSCHE 944 2.5 LUX diamond whirte, real head turner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MG 1.8 ZR+ 3dr, in red, low miles, very clean, PAS, CL, alloys, spoiler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MG 25 1.8+ 4dr, met green, history, low miles, a/con, alloys, spoiler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VAUXHALL ASTRA 1.8 SRi 16V 5dr, red, PAS, spoiler, alloys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FIAT PUNTO 1.8 HGT ARBATH 3dr, met black, history, PAS, CD, EW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RENAULT MEGANE 1.6 COUPE SPORT 3 dr, bright yellow, history, PAS, CL, EW, alloys, very clean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VECTRA 1.8 SRI (130) 5dr, met green, history, alloys, pas, c/l, spoiler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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£4,995 £2,695 £2,695 £2,495 £2,495 £2,295

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£1,995 £1,495

CITROEN SAXO bog bush blue, more hits than the Beatles but full MoT, ideal first car . . . . . . . . VECTRA 1.8 SRi 5 dr, met black, alloys, good MOT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VW GOLF 1.4 MATCH she’s like an old record a bit scratched, but still worth listening to, full MOT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

£1,195 £800

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£119

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VAUXHALL OMEGA 2.2 CD AUTO low mileage, fsh, p/s, air con, cd, alloys, gold, MUST SEE CAR..............................................................................................£3,595 HYUNDAI ACCENT 1500 CDX 5 door, red, 1 owner, p/s, cd, air con, alloys£1,795 FIAT PUNTO ELX 5 door AUTOMATIC, silver, low mileage, FSH ....................................................................................ARRIVING SHORTLY TOYOTA YARIS VVTi 1 LTR 998cc 3 door, met blue, p/s, e/w, cheap tax and insurance, ideal first car ..................................................................£1,995 SAAB 900 5 door 2 LTR, blue, good runner, long MOT, cheap Part Ex£895

2003 52 2000 W 1999 T 1997 P

DIESELS 2005 05

HONDA ACCORD 2.2 DIESEL TOURING ESTATE 1 company owner, FSH, fully loaded, this has to be the cheapest around ..............£5,995 HYUNDAI TERRACAN CRTD 4X4 5 door, automatic, two tone silver, fully loaded, low mileage, this car is outstanding.................................. ..................................................................................................£8,295 HYUNDAI TRAJET GSI CRT D 7 SEATS air con, cd, in silver, very clean, 54k, 2 owners ............................................................................£5,695 MITSUBISHI CARISMA 5000R DIESEL met black, alloys, air con etc, FSH, very clean ..........................................................................£3,595 NISSAN TERRANO 3 door, SE, diesel, green/gold, air con, p/s, e/w, c/l, FSH, alloys, a good motor ................................................................£3,695 ROVER 45 DIESEL 5 door, green, p/s, e/w, air con, alloys, 60,000 miles, 1 owner, very clean..............................................................................£2,995 MERCEDES C220 DIESEL AUTO FSH, met gold, this car has to be seen and driven, last owner 10 years ..............................................................£1,895

2004 54

2004 54 2004 53 1999 V 2003 03 1994 L

CAMPER 2005 55

VW T30 SWB AUTOMATIC 130 BHP DIESEL 2+2 berth auto sleeper trooper, only done 3,500 miles from new, silver, never been used as a camper, IT IS AS NEW..............................................................£29,950

Ford

Mini MINI COOPER S January

FORD KA 1.3 S−Reg hatchback. Mot’d till June 09. Tax’d till January 09. Cheap Tax and insurance. Drivers air bag. Very good condition. Ideal first car

£895 ono 07946 450203

ESCORT FINESSE 1.6i, 16V 1999 Reg, 74,000 mls, silver, CD, aircon, elec windows, taxed & MoT, FSH, very reliable, excellent runner. New car forces sale

£1,250 ono 01244 819264 07798 790 581

FORD FIESTA Van 1.8 TD 2001, Y REG, 46000 miles, excellent condition for it’s age, FSH, taxed Feb’09, mot June’09 Ring Steve

£1100

All the above vehicles carry FREE 12 months MoT where applicable, full service and warranty, Fresh stock arriving daily

Tel. 07904 516085

Badger Avenue, Crewe

FORD KA

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B.M.W.

Daihatsu

collection 2002, metallic blue, low miles, taxed and mot, includes air con, ew, cd player, power steering, c.locking, sh, vgc, cheap ins etc

£2195 Tel. 07845 030809

MINI COOPER 2003, Black/White 23,000 miles Air Cond, FSH, Parking Sensors, Chilli pack, 2 years TLC Extra, one owner, ex. condition

£6,500 Tel. 0151 424 2779 2003 BMW 320D (Diesel) SE Touring Estate, 6−speed, ABS, airbags, run flat tyres, reversing sensors, multi−function wheel, radio cassette & 6 CD− stacker, roof rails, alloys, A/C etc, 91,000 with history, gun metal grey with matching cloth trim, long Tax and Test, £5,500 ono. 07767 363395 or 01928 751432.

BMW

318i SE 4 door manual saloon, petrol, 80k miles metallic blue, abs, alloys, CD, 11 months mot, taxed, FSH, excellent condition, £3,495 ono. 07799 162245.

BMW 5 528SE 1998, auto ew ac fsh cd £700 ono Tel. 044344

BMW

series, 1.8i, N Reg, black, 89,600 miles, 12 months mot, 6 months tax, fsh, vgc, £990 ono. Tel: 01606 44749

Chrysler/Jeep GRAND

Voyager CRD Ltd. 2.5 Diesel, 2001−reg, silver, 94,000 miles, 1 month tax, 12 months MoT, full spec., full electrics including doors and boot, twin roof−mount dvd screens, some service history, lovely drive, £6,500 ono. Tel. 01270 666016 or 07866 788319 (Crewe).

Citroen CITREON SAXO 02, 1.1 Desire, 3 door, dark blue, 11 months mot, VTR Wheels, 57k miles, cheap tax and insurance, £2,600 ono. Tel. 01606 590051 / 07515 264498.

CITROEN SAXO 02, 1.1 Desire, red, 12 mths MOT, 57K miles, cheap tax and insurance; £1,750 07531 517321m.

FORD ESCORT

4X4, petrol, reg July 2007, metallic silver, excellent condition, air con, 3 months tax, 15,389 miles, CD player, still under 5 year warranty & still under Daihatsu recovery service

£9,000 ONO

W / 2000 Reg, White, 1.6, 5 Door Hatchback, New Exhaust, Serviced Regularly, Taxed and MOT’d. Good condition.

£625 ono

01352 755 770 07979 458 350

FORD MONDEO 5 DR

07950 036092 01244 383713

1996 "Diesel" exc body new T belt 09 mot junction 19 M6

Fiat

£595 01565 652462

FIAT PUNTO 1.2 2001, White, 3door immaculate condition, only 20300 miles, Air/b e/w low insurance. Lady owner Absolute bargain

player 07917

CHRYSLER

DAIHATSU TERIOS

£1550 Tel. 0151 257 7681

1.0 L. L reg. MOT June 09, tax end Nov. Low mileage. Vgc. Cheap insurance. CD player

£350 07948 568985 FIAT

BRAVO

MONDEO ZETEC 2.0 ltr, 5dr, full MoT, 2002, family owned from new, very reliable car

£1,945 ono 07714 710648 FOCUS 2.0 GHIA 51 Reg,

FIAT Uno

in Pacific Green, 62k miles, new MoT & service, taxed, a/c, exc drive, £1,750 ono. Tel. 07932 527442 Winsford CW7.

P REG Ford Escort Estate,

8 mths tax, MOT’d, excellent runner, good bodywork; £700 01606 330881 or 07932 605497

Jaguar/Daimler SX

2000, mot, taxed, electric windows, very reliable £1100 ONO Tel. 07504 739895

FIAT

PUNTO SX60 1.2 1999 (V), 5−door, silver, 71,000 miles, 12mths Mot, 6mths Tax, CD, £995 ono. 01829 270938

Ford FORD KA 1.3 1998, Well maintained, decent condition, 12months MOT, 77,000 miles £895 Tel. 07595 669883

Vauxhall

JAGUAR

XJS

5.3 HE, 1983, 70k miles, taxed, tested, FSH, many new parts, good runner, £700 ono. Tel: 07967 482992.

Mazda MAZDA

MX3, 1600 coupe, automatic, 1993, Red, 83,000 miles, Taxed Dec.2008, Mot July 2009, good cond. £625 ono. Tel. 01948 860859

03 reg, electric blue with white roof and wing mirrors, 17" run flat tyres, tax/mot December, 41k miles, CD, cloth/leather interior, genuine reason for sale, £7,000 ono. 01270 664822 or 07891 940508.

Peugeot

1996, 5 door, green, taxed & tested, low mileage, cd player, alloy wheels, immobiliser, very good runner

£695 ONO 07956 021370 07956 021391 CREWE AREA

Hatchback, June 02 reg, 57,000 miles, metallic grey, sunroof, multi cd, electric windows, electric mirrors, alloy wheels, MOT June 09, very good condition

01244 543552 07981 951473

VAUXHALL CORSA sxi

2002, 52 plate 38000 miles, 3 door front air bags, c/looking, pas, 1 owner, 12months mot November tax ESP

£2195 Tel. 07786 266338

VAUXHALL VECTRA

Peugeot PEUGEOT 396 VIVANT 1997 ’R’ Reg 1360cc. Only 25,000 miles F.S.H. Blue, 4 door. Tax Feb ’09. MoT Dec ’08. New radio, exhaust and battery. Very reliable

£895 ono 01270 586162

PEUGEOT 406 1.8LX, S reg, 60,000 miles only, new MOT, ac, cl, same owner last 7 years, excellent throughout, bargain, £795 ono. 01948 841602.

PEUGEOT 106 SPECIAL EDITION 12 months mot, 9 months tax, new tyres, mint condition, excellent runner, service history, 97k, N reg, first to see will buy, £850 ono. 07811 267856.

Renault RENAULT MEGANE 1.6 VVT Dynamique, 5dr hatchback, 2003, petrol, manual, Mot June 09, tax Feb 09, 48,000mls, fsh, excellent condition; £3495 Tel 01948 667831 07843 225919

Rover ROVER 600 P reg, 2 Ltr,

Diesel injection. Silver / Gold. Good condition. 1 owner, FSH. MOT’d till April 09. £500 ono. 01244 319 860 / 07853 183 671

820

L reg, silver, taxed, tested, towbar, £395 ono. Tel: 01244 377571 or 07516 284925.

Saab SAAB 900 SE Auto 1993, Hatchback 11 months MOT 4month Tax £790 ono Tel. 07940 564541

Vauxhall VAUXHALL VECTRA 2 litre DTi LS 53 reg, ex BT car, blue, abs, air con, cd/radio, cruise control, c/l, 12mths Mot, Taxed. Good condition

£3,195 ono 07977 229 682

MAZDA XEODOS 2.0 V6 1996, red 90,000, 11mths mot, tax, 4drs, alloys, sunroof, leather seats, cruise control, exc. runner, £795. 07940 837210 Frodsham.

VAUXHALL VECTRA 2.2CD

£1,895 ono

PEUGEOT 106 XLD

ROVER

Commercial Vehicles Caravans/Motorhomes/Tents Caravans/Motorhomes/Tents

VAUXHALL VECTRA 2.0 Dti LS 1999, Good Runner 5 months MOT £300 ono Tel. 07786 862309

Estate 2.0DTI Design 2005, Silver diesel 41k FSH towbar aircon 45 mpg dab radio cd 6 mths MOT tax

£4,900 Tel. 07968 558838 CORSA ACTIVE 1.2

04 plate, 2 owners from new, low mileage, mot April 09, 4 months tax, excellent runner, £4,200 ono. Tel: 01270 610185 or 07731 374163.

VAUXHALL VECTRA 2.2LX 2000, Air Con, C/ Locking, 5DR, Silver, 55,000 miles, £1,100 Tel. 01270 669069

VAUXHALL VECTRA 2.5 W Reg, in met red, with CD, 53k miles, MoT April, taxed, FSH, cambelt serviced, in exc cond, £1,650 ono. Tel. 07932 527442 Winsford CW7.

VAUXHALL VECTRA SXI 2000, 11 months mot 5 months tax £1195.00 Tel. 01270 665402

D21, 2WD, diesel, M 95 reg, 10 months MOT, 2 new tyres, reliable & economical, £750. 07710 312747.

TOYOTA HI−LUX PICKUP 6mths tax and Mot, 1997; £650 ono Tel 01270 841601

VAUXHALL DIESEL VAN

COMBO

1998, excellent order, 11 mths MoT, new alternator/exhaust/battery, starts 1st time, c/l, radio with code, immaculate for year. No tax hence £995ono. 07946 450203

Motorcycles MOTORCYLES WANTED Modern & Classic

GOOD PRICE PAID Will collect

01270 664391 07860 654300 JINLUN 125cc motorbike.

18 months old. Taxed. 800 miles. Sale due to upgrade. Bargain £800. Tel. 07809 121755

SUZUKI GS125 long tax

and mot, 2 new tyres, 4 stroke engine, lovely condition, excellent runner, 16k miles, 51 reg, £950 ono. 07811 267856.

Vehicles Wanted WANTED SUZUKI

carry van, 03−04, low mileage, non smoker or pets, (tidy). Tel. 01270 560293

Accessories BLACK

MGF

HARDTOP

£370, in very good condition, please ring for details. 01270 620234

Spares

VW V.W.

NISSAN 1 TON PICKUP

CAMPER

VAN

G Reg 1990, Tax− MoT May 2009, 2 L, Awning, cooker, 3 way fridge, hook up, sleeping bags, double airbed. Many extras £3995 Tel: 01270 216766

Volvo VOLVO S40 1.6R DESIGN SPORT

2 years old, charcoal, 4 door petrol saloon, black leather interior, alloy wheels, 6 stack CD system, electric windows, cruise control, aircon, 20,000 miles, very good condition

BUY IT NOW PRICE £11,000 07958 194480

Cars - 4 Wheel Drive FRONTERA 2.8TD

Isuzu engine. Excellent condition, runner. Alloy wheels. Tax and MOT July 09. Good looking motor. £1,200 ono. Tel. 07592 959231

Collectors Cars TRIUMPH STAG mk 2, R

reg, 49k miles, minnisoto yellow, tax & tested, original Triumph engine. Hard & soft tops, vgc. £4,250 ono for quick sale. 01270 528012 or 07961 198082 (Winsford)

Commercial Vehicles 05 TRANSIT 260

short wheel base 125PS, 38K miles, FDSH, tax and MoT, mint condition, private use only, 5 new tyres, £6,250 ovno, no VAT. Tel. 01928 788001 / 07974 765 612

VAUXHALL COMBO

1.7 diesel, T reg, 96k miles, mint condition, no rust, £975 ono. Tel: 07960 582550.

FORD

TRANSIT

STATIC CARAVAN

2003 Willerby Salisbury, 37 by 12, 2 bed, sited on family friendly park mid Wales coast, heated pool etc. Price includes next years site fees, decking & sea views

£17,995 01970 828956 07754 144 784

ABBEY VOGUE 215 GTS 1995, 2 berth, excellent condition inside & out, end bathroom, fridge, oven, heater, usual Vogue specifications, spare wheel, wheel clamp, alco stabiliser, hitch lock, no pets, non smokers, many extras

£2,850

being broken, all parts available, engines, gear boxes, tyres, etc. Tel: 07811 267856.

coloured linings for sale to fit 30ft wide Marquees, also suitable for Village Halls and outbuildings Tel 01270 780384.

MOTORHOME N REG Fiat

Riviera, TD 4 berth, 59k miles, 12 months tax & test, excellent condition. £10,950 ono. 01270 528012 or 07961 198082 (Winsford)

MOTORHOME SCOUT 6

Peugeot Talbot. L−reg, one owner from new, approx. 32,000 miles, good condition, 12 months MOT. £12,000 ono.Tel. 01270 251 556, or 01270 664 575 (Nantwich).

SWIFT

KONTIKI 2.5 Diesel turbo, 6 berth, tow bar, awning, bike and motorcycle racks, cooker, fridge/freezer, bathroom with shower and toilet, taxed and mot, very tidy condition, £9,750. Tel. 07714 156618 / 01244 350218

VW CAMPER VAN Away

days, 1600 TD, g reg, taxed and tested, 4 berth, cooker sink, fridge etc, excellent cond, throughout, ready to go, £3,950 ono. Tel. 07904 286327.

01244 815864 07879 495170 WILLERBY ASPEN 37 X 12 FT 3 bedroom static caravan. 2008 Only 5 months old, sited and Shoreside Rhosneiger Anglesey, cost £36,500 new, excellent condition hardly used, £29,500 ono. Tel. 01829 752563 / 07870 680735.

1993 BUCCANEER ELAN 14, modern, spacious, 2 berth, full awning, cassette toilet, H/C water blown air heating, superb, accessories, £1,850. Tel. 01244 815429.

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Caravans/Motorhomes/Tents ELDDIS AVANTE 524 4 berth, late 2006 model, hardly used, used 3 times in 2yrs, non smokers, no pets, removable carpets, carpets never been used, laminate floor, end bathroom, blown air heating, awning, many many extra’s, still under warranty, HP cleared. 1st to see will buy

£8,500 01352 771 728

ELDDIS AUTOSTRATUS TS SE

1997, coach built motorhome, peugeot 2.5 ltr TD, pas, 4 berth, awning, fully serviced Mot Oct 2009, Taxed 49,000 miles recorded, non smoker, no pets. Very good condition

£12,500 ovno 01978 855 597 07847 343 278

WILLERBY ASPAN 37x12, 2 bed with a large verandah, many extras on The Marine Holiday Park. Open 10 months per year. Offers over

£20,000 01606 333561 07881 653475

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

P W L Pts 5 5 0 10 5 3 1 7 5 3 1 7 5 3 2 6 5 3 2 6 5 3 2 6 5 2 3 4 5 2 3 4 5 2 3 4 5 1 3 3 5 1 4 2 5 0 4 1

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

P W L Pts 5 4 0 9 5 4 0 9 5 4 1 8 4 4 0 8 5 2 3 4 4 2 2 4 5 2 3 4 4 1 3 2 5 1 4 2 4 0 4 0 4 0 4 0

FOOTBALL CREWE AND DISTRICT LEAGUE Lostock Gralam R Cuddington .......... Curshaws............. Sandbach Utd...... Tarporley Vics R .. Sandbach Town ... Bentley................. Malpas Res.......... Winnngtn Ave R... Winnngtn Ave ...... MMU ....................

P W D Pts 5 4 0 12 3 3 0 9 6 3 0 9 7 3 0 9 4 2 1 7 6 2 0 6 3 2 0 6 5 1 2 5 5 1 1 4 5 1 0 3 1 1 0 3

MID-CHESHIRE SUNDAY LEAGUE Premier Division

Rudheath SC ....... Plough ................. St Joseph ............ Pockets................ Coachman ........... Rifleman .............. FC Lion ................ Cranford Rngs .....

P W D Pts 4 3 0 9 3 2 0 6 2 2 0 6 3 2 0 6 3 1 0 3 3 1 0 3 4 1 0 3 2 0 0 0

Division One

Gate..................... Oaklands ............. Forest Road......... Holmes Chapel .... The Salty ............. WCC .................... Gladstone Club.... The Ark ................ Bowling Green ..... Goostrey ..............

P W D Pts 4 3 1 10 3 3 0 9 4 2 1 7 3 2 0 6 4 1 1 4 4 1 1 4 3 1 1 4 3 1 0 3 4 0 2 2 4 0 0 0

Division Two

Weaverham Chpls Broadhurst ........... Fern Villa ............. Garage................. Cuddington .......... Lion Moulton ........ Owl Ath ................ Greyhounds ......... Blue Barrel........... Barn Owl.............. FC Bulls Head .....

P W D Pts 4 4 0 12 4 3 0 9 3 2 1 7 4 2 0 6 3 1 2 5 4 1 1 4 3 1 1 4 3 1 1 4 4 1 0 3 4 0 1 1 4 0 1 1

MOSS FARM SEVENS Johnnos Hair Shop Premier

P W ID Glass.............. 9 6 Hartford Golf ....... 9 5 Johnnos HS ........ 9 5 KB Windows ....... 9 5 ThinkPrint ........... 9 4 BRB Builders ...... 9 4 RW Joinery ......... 8 4 Kellys Plumb....... 9 3 Maxton Susp....... 9 4 Chapels WB........ 9 4 Barnton Trv......... 10 2 Pakmo Constr..... 9 2 Powerplace......... 9 0 Smee Timber ...... 9 1

Pts 20 19 17 16 16 15 13 12 12 12 8 7 5 3

Motorbodycare Division One

Indian FC ............ CSB Constru....... Franks Paving..... County Commrc.. BM FC ................ WozuWoodside .. Vale Royal .......... Midpoint 18 ......... Sproston Sn........ Thomas Hardie ... Roberts FC ......... RL Supporters .... Nwch/Police........ Weaverham SS ..

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

Pts 25 23 21 19 19 14 10 8 8 7 6 6 5 4

KB Windows Division Two

Deepstore FC ..... AJS Engineering. Swift FC .............. Ch/Tandoori ........ O Y B .................. Real Atmos ......... EVC .................... Sp/Bergamot....... Roberts Bakery... Kingfisher............ Lawrences .......... Motorbodycare.... Gemini A/Doors ..

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

Pts 21 21 19 18 18 13 11 9 9 7 6 5 4

TB FC ................. EBG .................... Dales Diggers ..... MC Mortgages .... Hormbreys .......... F.O.W. FC ........... Lacagole ............. Amber Lounge .... Weaver Vale ....... AD FC................. LinpacAllibert ...... VR Celtic............. 8 Skins FC .......... Cheshire Ink ....... Able Systems...... R.J. Signs ...........

P W 9 9 10 7 10 6 10 6 10 5 10 5 10 4 10 3 10 2 10 3 9 1 9 2 10 2 10 1 9 2 10 2

Pts 27 22 20 19 19 17 16 12 10 10 8 8 8 7 7 6

Winsford Town Council Division Four

Vaseco................ FC Harrisons ...... Newbury Data..... Jac Plumb........... W.N.S.S. FC ....... I.M.S. .................. Wheatsheaf ........ RA Design .......... MR FC ................ Old Bill ................ AH Electrical ....... OnSite Services..

P W 11 10 11 7 11 6 11 5 11 5 11 4 11 3 11 4 11 4 11 2 11 1 11 1

Pts 31 23 19 18 16 14 14 14 14 10 7 4

Da Bees Music Bar Division Five

PDS FC .............. N.F.G .................. New Era FC ........ Tarp/Lions ........... Flamecare FC..... Tectonics FC....... TSS..................... Weaverham ........ Megamind FC ..... J/Mills Builders.... AFC Amanico .....

P W 7 7 6 4 6 3 6 3 6 3 6 2 6 2 6 2 6 1 5 1 6 0

Pts 21 13 10 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 1

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

P W L Pts 5 4 0 8 5 2 3 7 5 2 2 6 5 3 0 6 5 2 2 6 4 1 4 6 5 2 1 5 5 2 1 5 5 1 3 5 5 2 1 5 5 1 2 4 5 1 1 3 5 1 0 2 5 1 0 2

SNOOKER MID CHESHIRE LEAGUE Division One

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

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

Pts 20 18 18 16 15 14 14 13 12 9 9 9 8 7

Division Two

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

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

Pts 21 16 15 14 14 14 13 13 12 11 9 5 4

Division Three

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

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

Pts 29 29 25 24 22 20 20 18 17 16 16 14 14 13

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Reward for the faithful Football Blue Square Premier

UniBond League Hednesford Town 2 Witton Albion 0

Northwich Vics 2 Grays Athletic 0

TWO late goals gave battling Vics a priceless victory against fellow strugglers Grays at a sparsely-attended Marston’s Arena on Saturday. Vics’ lowest crowd of the season witnessed a dismal affair but the vast majority of the 579-strong gate went home happy as the hosts’ second-half display earned three points. Mike Marsh – still in temporary charge of the Greens while circumstances surrounding boss Dino Maamria’s suspension are investigated – made three substitutions after half-time and two of them were matchwinners. ON THE BALL: Aaron Burns on the attack in Saturday’s 2-0 victory Much-travelled Jamaican interSB111008VICS-19 national Trevor Benjamin, who over fellow strugglers Grays Athletic. signed last Friday, replaced Aaron substitute Darryn Stamp who lead shortly after the break when Burns and it was from a free kick made no mistake with a diving Brian Smikle met Martin Brithe had won that Vics took the header to seal the points for Vics. tain’s low cross to score from close Vics: Tynan, Aspin, Brown, range. lead. Matty Crowell smashed the ball Roberts, Grand, Mullan (Stamp Vics continued to pressure the home past Grays keeper David 66), Crowell, Byrom, Byrne (Flynn Harriers defence without much Button thanks in part to a de- 46), Allan, Burns (Benjamin 55). success until the 80th minute Subs not used: Jones, Welch. flection. when Ryan Brown struck a superb Never comfortable with just a Attendance: 579. finish past visiting keeper Bartsingle-goal lead, Vics needed an- Match rating: 2/5. lett. Northwich Vics 1 other and they got it with just Vics: Tynan; Aspin, Roberts, Kidderminster Harriers 1 Brown, Grand; Crowell, Byrom seven minutes remaining when Benjamin was fouled on the edge BATTLING Vics fought back from (Stamp 66), Mullan (Flynn 75); a goal down to secure a well-de- Byrne, Burns, Allan. Unused subs: of the box. Joel Byrom clipped in a cross served last Tuesday night Jones, Welch, Bailey. The high flying Harriers took the Attendance: 725. which was met at the far post by

Sharpshooter Sharples fires five on debut Lostock Gralam 10 Winnington Res 1

AFTER recent problems in front of goal, Lostock started their Mid Cheshire District Cup campaign brightly with debutant Liam Sharples proving an instant hit by scoring five. Winnington took a surprise lead when Shaun Bradley stole in behind the back four to slot home. It looked as though

it would be a difficult day as several chances went begging before Palmer smashed home from 20 yards to equalise. Three goals in quick succession, including a Nicky Barlow brace, made sure of the result. The Grey Lambs moved up a gear in the second half with Sharples taking centre stage, helping himself to five goals in a display of clinical finish-

ing that had been lacking from the Grey Lambs’ game for several weeks. Dom Johns, just back from suspension, completed a polished second-half performance from Lostock by slotting home the 10th just before full time. Lostock go to Eagle on Saturday (3pm). Other scores: Winnington 0 Lostock Reserves 2 (Jack Bryning, Peter Harrison).

Pilkington 6 Barnton 1

A GOAL from star man Michael Sandbach could not lift the gloom as Steve O’Hara’s men fell to a heavy Cheshire League defeat. Although the score flattered the hosts, rock-bottom Barnton’s lack of strength showed. They face reigning champions Styal at home on Saturday (3pm ko).

Flying Fylde quick to take advantage AFC Fylde 5 Winsford United 1

THE Blues suffered their biggest defeat for many a season on Saturday against a team that looked head and shoulders above any in the division.

Winsford fought valiantly and at 2-1 down were still in with a chance against the table toppers but unfortunately two disastrous errors by stand-in goalkeeper Chris Rowley put the game beyond them. The small band of travelling supporters soon realised the Blues had a tough task ahead of them but the defence was performing well so it was a bit of a surprise when Fylde took the lead on 28 minutes. Richie Allen gave Blues’ Tony Sayer a tough time out on the left and the flying winger’s cross was smashed

Pitmen prove too tough

Vodkat League Premier into his own net by Dave Barnes. Seven minutes later, Fylde doubled their lead through Joe Booth. United were handed a lifeline when the referee spotted Mark Calland being fouled at a corner and in-form striker Darren Connell squeezed home the rebound after his penalty that was initially saved by keeper Pete Summerfield. After the break, Blues fell further behind when a long shot from Allen was dropped by Rowley at the feet of Phil Blackwell who gleefully poked it home. Any hope of a comeback was destroyed on 78 minutes when a seemingly harmless cross was fumbled again by Rowley and Allen headed home. Blackwell added another on 89 minutes to round off the scoring on a

day the Blues and Chris Rowley in particular will want to forget. United: Rowley, Sayer, Riley, Barnes, Callaghan; Calland, Owens (McDonnell 76), Ennion (Nolan 84), Holmes (Mason 61); Connell, Baptista. Subs not used: Gibiliru, Kennedy. Attendance: 306. Match rating: 4/5.

Winsford United 1 Newcastle Town 3

A 78th-minute strike from Darren Connell was a mere consolation for Joe Gibiliru’s men as United worked hard for no reward at the Barton Stadium last Tuesday night.

Second-half goals from Kinsey, Minor and Budrys sealed the points for the impressive Staffordshire visitors. Attendance: 101

PROMOTION-CHASING Hednesford proved too strong for a battling Witton side running low on confidence. On 14 minutes keeper Greg Smith saved Garry Burke’s blushes by pulling off a great save following the defender’s poor back pass. But the Witton stopper could not keep out Tyrone Barnett’s drive after Mark Drew’s attempted clearance was blocked by Town’s Elliott Durrell. Witton hit back immediately and lone striker Lee Thompson chipped keeper Brock only for his effort to be ruled out by an offside flag. Smith continued to be Albion’s saviour with a string of double saves as the Pitmen continued to dominate affairs at Keys Park. Any hopes Witton had of salvaging a surprise point were dashed on 58 minutes when the referee pointed to the spot following a challenge from Burke. Ross Dyer fired home the penalty despite Smith getting a hand to it. New signing from Nantwich Town Nick Linford replaced Mark Drew and in the final 15 minutes, Albion had chances through Ross Thaker and Dan Schwartz. But it was not to be as Nigel Deeley’s men left the Midlands empty handed with Witton without a win in the league since September 2 when they defeated Ilkeston 2-0. Witton: G Smith; Donnelly, Scott, Pritchard, Schwarz; Burke, Dunne, Drew, Thompson, Thaker, S Smith. Subs: N Smith; Goulbourne, Linford, McGraw, Millington. Attendance: 401. Match rating: 3/5.

Albion sink themselves Witton Albion 2 Cammell Laird 3

WITTON’S inability to defend set-pieces cost them dear as second-from-bottom Cammell Laird stole the points at a wet Wincham Park last Tuesday. On 14 minutes a corner was not cleared and Brian Pritchard, returning from injury, headed an own goal to hand the visitors a lead they had deserved. The goal shocked Witton into action and having been restricted to long-range efforts, they finally pulled level with a sensational free kick from Mark Drew. Lairds continued to look dangerous on the break but it was Albion who pulled ahead on 36 minutes when striker Zane Gouldbourne smashed home. But the Wittoners’ joy was shortlived as Lairds immediately hit back as midfielder Chris Adamson rose highest to head in direct from a corner. After the break and backed by a fierce wind, Lairds emerged the stronger and went ahead on 68 minutes as Richard Foulkes headed home impressive Luke Holden’s free kick. Witton: Smith; Donnelly, Scott, Pritchard, Schwarz (Dunne); Thaker (McGaw), B Thornley, Drew, Skelton (Smith); Thompson, Gouldbourne. Attendance: 228. Match rating: 3/5 ■ For a full report go to www.northwichchronicle.co.uk

Sport in detail FOOTBALL

MID CHESHIRE DISTRICT FA CUP

Owl Ath 5 The Salty 2, Garage 2 Fox Elworth 8, Oaklands 4 Cuddington 5, Bowling Green 3 Gate 6, Three Greyhounds 0 Pockets 8, White Lion FL 4 FC Lion 3, Gladstone 5 WCC 3, FC Bulls Head 2 Blue Barrel 0, Rifleman 4 Ark 4, (Ark won on pens), Lion Moulton 0 Weaverham Chapels 2, Barn Owl 1 Forest Road 3, Broadhurst 0 Plough 3, Holmes Chapel 2 Coachman 0.

MOSS FARM SEVENS

Johnnos Hair Shop Premier Division: Hartford Golf 2 Pakmo Construction 0, BRB Builders 0 Barnton Travel 0, Powerplace FC 2 Kellys Plumbers 2, Johnnos Hair Shop 1 Thinkprint 1.

Motorbodycare Division One: Thomas Hardie 4 Weaverham Sea Scouts 2, Northwich Police 0 Sprostons Snacks 0, Wozu Woodside FC 1 Franks Paving 1, CSB Construction 3 BM FC 0. KB Windows Division Two: Cheshire Tandoori 3 Swift FC 1, Real Atmos 0 Deepstore FC 1, Rojac 0 Gemini Automatic Doors 1, Lawrences 1 Roberts Bakery FC 2. ThinkPrint Division Three: Weaver Vale Utd 0 Hormbreys Butchers 0, EBG 2 Mid Cheshire Mortgages 1, Lacagole 0 Cheshire Ink 0, 8 Skins FC 3 Linpac Allibert FC 3, RJ Signs 1 AD FC 2. Winsford Town Council Division Four: AH Electrical 2 MR FC 0, Newbury Data FC 2 Wheatsheaf FC 1, RA Design 0 Vaseco 6, I.M.S. 1 Jac Plumbing and Heating 2, W.N.S.S. FC 2 On Site

Services 1, The Old Bill 2 FC Harrisons 0. De Bees Music Bar Division Five: AFC Weaverham 0 PDS FC 4, AFC Amanico 0 Tectonics FC 4.

CREWE AND DISTRICT LEAGUE

Cuddington 5 Curshaws 0

DOMINOES

NORTHWICH & DISTRICT CLUBS AND PUBS LEAGUE

Wings A 5 Lostock A 7, Gladstone C 6 Barnton CC A 6, Hartford B 6 Wings B 6, Barnton CC B 7 Winn Rec A 5, Comberbach BC 8 Hartford A 4, Cas Priv B 9 Barn Owl 3, Rudheath A 4 Cas Priv A 8.

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MID CHESHIRE LEAGUE

Division One: Castle Private A 4 Owley Wood C 3, Hartford C 1 Victoria A 6, M Legion B 2 Bostock A 5, Owley Wood A 5 M Legion D 2, Owley Wood D 2 Utd Servs A 5, Utd Servs D 2 Pockets C 5, Winsford A 1 Hartford B 6. Division Two: Bostock D 2 Cygnet D 5, Hartford A 4 Winsford B 3, Pockets A 2 Winnington C 5, Pockets D 4 Castle Private B 3, Victoria D 2 Moulton A 5, Winnington A 5 Owley Wood B 2. Division Three: Castle Pte C 5 Winnington D 2, Cygnet B 5 Victoria C 2, M Legion C 7 Wharton A 0, Meadow A 2 Pot Bank B 5, Victoria B 4 Utd Servs C 3, Wharton B 4 Castle Private D 3, Wharton C 6 Bostock B 1.

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Battling Park hang on to claim prize scalp Urmston 1 Winnington Park 2

WINNINGTON registered their first win of the season with an impressive display at last season’s league runners-up on Saturday. The visitors took the lead midway through the first half at Wellacre High School, Mark Leigh rifling the first short corner of the match into the left corner of the goal. John-Paul Dodd in the Winnington goal produced some fine saves and Urmston’s normally prolific short

Hockey corner routines were repelled by a resolute team effort. Park went into the break a goal to the good and doubled the lead with 15 minutes to go. Pete Evans made an incisive run at the heart of the Urmston defence, and found the unmarked Andy Birdsey on the left who produced a sublime finish. Urmston pulled a goal back with 10 minutes left and had a goal disallowed as the ball was deemed to have been struck too high from a

short corner. Park held firm to complete a well deserved victory. Other scores: Winnington Park 2nds 5 Tameside 2nds 1 (Stackhouse, Mike Dodd 2, Livingstone 2); Wilmslow 2nds 7 Winnington 3rds 0; Winnington Park 4ths 9 Chester 7ths (Ridley 2, Sambell 2, Terry 2, Sanderson 2, Risk). Park host Liverpool Sefton at Sir John Deane’s on Saturday (2pm) while the seconds head to Alderley Edge 3rds. The thirds host Edge 4ths (12.30pm) and the fourths are at Bramhall 5ths.

Park Ladies 1 Brooklands Ladies 2: Winnington were edged out of a physical contest but fought well from 1-0 down to equalise through Ellie Capstick. Brooklands again took the lead but despite some excellent performances from Kirsty Robinson, Cathy Hewitson and Nat Slack, the hosts could not find their way past a resilient defence. Other scores: Newton-le-Willows 5 Winnington Park Ladies 2nds 2. The Ladies’ firsts head to Poynton on Saturday while the seconds host Chester & District.

Honours even in disjointed show Rugby union Blackburn 21 Northwich 21

KEVIN Greaves’ men slipped up in Lancashire on Saturday after they were held by a team the Moss Farm coach believes to be the worst in North West Two. With linchpin fly-half Matt Bebbington held up on the way to the game, the Blacks started with Aussie Simon Pratt at 10 and the disjointed display that followed was indeed only just enough to salvage a share of the spoils. The hosts took the lead through a penalty but Northwich hit back five minutes later when Pratt and Jamie Miritana combined to send through winger Adam Bown under the posts. The Blacks were caught sleeping around the ruck area as scrum-half Peel dummied his way through for a simple try near the posts. Blackburn kicker Pienaar missed the conversion but put his side 11-7 up at half-time with a penalty. Northwich flyer Steve Campbell rounded off a flowing counter-attack to score wide out but another Pienaar penalty kept the scores level after Bebbington committed a dangerous tackle. Eager to take the points, the visitors piled on the pressure and centre Stacey Hosking barged his way over the line to hand Northwich a lead that would have been good enough for second place in the league. But, backed by a vociferous crowd, Blackburn broke Northwich hearts as substitute Ali Reay raced to the corner for a try and Pienaar added the extras from the touchline. Northwich, who are still without skipper Richard Smith through injury, start their defence of the EDF Intermediate Cup on Saturday when Altrincham Kersal visit Moss Farm for a first-round clash (kick-off 3pm). Other scores: Northwich 2nds 69 Glossop 2nds 0 (tries: Bradfield 2, Allmark 2, R Dale 2, Lawler 2, Robinson, Wood, Taylor; cons: Dale 4, Senior 3). Northwich U15s 20 Caldy 15s 12 (tries: Sheppard, Lewis, Jones, Beesley).

ANGLING: Bob Griffiths was the clear winner of Barnton and Frodsham AC’s midweek match on Wednesday at Heesom’s Pool. He fished caster on the pole at six metres to take skimmers and roach for 6-3-0. Second was Arthur Kenney, peg 18, who finished with 4-11-0 of roach and skimmers with Mike Smith third with 4-9-0. Bites were hard to come by for most of the young anglers at the Junior Cistern for the club’s annual Christmas Match on Saturday. The eight-12 years group was headed by Jamie Stebbing who had a few small roach and a decent skimmer to weigh-in 1-10-0. Trailing some way behind in second place was Callum Stagg with 0-2-8 followed by Aron Coppack with 0-1-0. In the 13-16 years section, Ben Moores nicked the top spot with a last-minute tench which boosted his net of small roach and rudd to 3-1-0. Edged into second was Stephen Finney who put 2-14-8 of tench and roach on the scales. Gareth Evans was third with 1-6-0 of small fish. On Sunday the River Weaver’s Willow Beds length was the venue for the club’s regular weekend match. Steve Walker won with 10-4-0 of skimmer, roach and a bream of around 2½ lbs. Second was Peter Moore with 3-6-0 with Chris Parry’s 3-4-0 third.

Triumph on the Trail

SUPER START: Adam Bown scored Northwich’s first try in their 21-21 draw at Blackburn.

CONSOLATION: Ben Elliot’s try could not stop Winnington fall to their fourth straight defeat.

Winnington woe after bad start Winnington Park 15 Bowdon 32

WINNINGTON Park’s desperate start to their Cheshire and South Lancs One campaign continued at Burrows Hill on Saturday after they gifted Bowdon a 27-point head start. The game started off in terrible conditions with continuous rain, which made for a scrappy affair and straight from the kick-off Park spilled the ball. Bowdon’s South African back row caught Park off guard and with two minutes gone the away side were ahead.

Two further tries arrived through centre Hechter and hooker Jones, which were complemented by two penalties, putting a rampant Bowdon 27-0 to the good. Park responded well and with their first passage of play, good work from the backs allowed captain Will Burgess to score with Elliot converting. A penalty from Elliot brought the hosts back into the game. After the break, Park’s tails were up and they pressed forward through Dan Blades, Tom Brennan, Sam Barton and Mark Patterson but it was Rob Garbett who

broke through after beating three defenders on his way to notching his first try of the season. But it was not enough as Park fell to their fourth successive defeat and are now propping up the league. Winnington travel to Sefton on Saturday for their EDF Senior Vase Round Two clash (3pm ko). Other scores: Winnington Park 2nds 26 Manchester 3rds 17 (tries: Cross, Tamblin McFarland, Belshaw; cons: Hewitt 3). Sandbach Colts 7 Winnington Park Colts 41 (tries: Taylor 3, Blades 2, Gately, Dalgleish; cons: Jolley 3).

Phil is man of the match as Cheshire cheer again

COUNTY BOUNTY: Phil Slater.

ROUNDUp Bob catches pool prize

SANDIWAY’S Phil Slater played a starring role as Cheshire lifted the English Senior County Championship crown for the third time. Slater, 57, was named man of the match in their vital clash with Devon, at Trentham GC last Thursday, which they went on to win 5-4 to snatch the trophy from rivals Shropshire and Herefordshire. Slater maintained an unbeaten record, including an impressive 3&2 victory over much-fancied Phil Vicary in the singles. It’s the third time in four years Cheshire seniors have won this title. Cheshire captain Roger Fielding was delighted to have regained the

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title, having last won it in 2006, and was quick to praise the Sandiway star’s efforts. He said: “I’m overjoyed at having won again. A third win shows we have some very committed golfers who are competent under pressure. “Four of the team have been in the three winning sides and in Philip Slater we had our man of the match. He won all of his matches as he did when we won at Lincoln in 2006. The Championship clincher against Devon is to be Fielding’s last as captain after seven years leading his county on England’s fairways.

He added: “It is the perfect way to sign off. It has been one of the most powerful experiences of my life working with so many committed people.” Slater has enjoyed an extremely successful year having won his first cap for England and played in August’s European Seniors Championship in Ireland. Cheshire’s winning line-up: Philip Jones (Bromborough); George Payne (Prestbury); Phil Slater (Sandiway); Roy Smethurst (Crewe); Bob Walker (Crewe); Stephen Baker (Woodside); Gordon Broster (Hoylake); Alastair Brown (Mere).

ATHLETICS: Vale Royal completed a hat-trick at the Sandstone Trail race 2008. In the A race, Tom Annable took the plaudits leading home a 144-strong field across the 27.5k route in one hour 59mins 35secs. Following in Vale Royal colours were: Dave Gough (14th, 2:12:42), Olivia Renshaw (15th, 2:12:57), Jo Molyneux (90th, 2:47:15), Paul Clutterbuck (103rd, 2:52:28), Stephen Bradshaw (132nd, 3:20:22). In the B race, George Thompson set the standard for the 131 competitors finishing in first place along the 17k course in one hour nine mins 57secs. Also for Vale Royal: David Haines (16th, 1:25:45), Mary Tavener (31st, 1:34:04), Barry Chambers (43rd, 1:38:58) and Janet Snow (68th, 1:45:10). Vale Royal also claimed team honours in the A race thanks to Annable, Gough and Renshaw while Thompson, Haines and Tavener earned second place for the Bs. The club’s athletes head to Birmingham this weekend for the senior and junior British Road Relays at Sutton Park.

Riders in the top ten

CYCLING: Weaver Vale members enjoyed excellent conditions for the final road race of the season at Great Budworth. Taking their place among the 24-strong field were WVCC representatives Craig Lee, Nic Butterworth, Andrew Poole, Kevan Underhill, Dave McKay and Gary Date, making his first appearance in a road race. The tough seven-mile circuit was negotiated seven times but despite the fast pace, Weaver Vale saw Lee, Butterworth, Poole and Underhill in the top ten. McKay crossed the line in 18th with Date close behind. The race was won by Halesowen CC rider Alister Clay in two hours 26mins. Sunday’s club run, bound for Summer Trees near Kelsall, will leave the British Legion car park, Hartford at 9.30am. Monday club nights continue at same venue at 8.30.

Ben soon in top form

COLLEGE SPORT: Sir John Deane’s rugby team ran riot last week beating Wallasey Consortium 60-7. Ben Cooper led the way with four tries. Both the first and second football teams enjoyed comfortable victories over Wigan and Leigh College. The firsts won 5-0 (Leon Robinson 2, Joel Robinson 2, Kurt Davies) while the seconds won 8-1 (Matt Small 2, Pat Cooke 2, Ben Singh, Elliot Gorst, James Mason, Jack Whittle).

Two teams moving well

CHESS: Northwich’s B team enjoyed a single-point victory at Widnes B in the Warrington and District League while the C team sealed a 3-2 victory at Formby.

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Mike sparks revival but warns Maamria situation must be sorted out

I STILL WANT DINO BACK

PRICELESS POINTS: Mike Marsh.

CARETAKER manager Mike Marsh would welcome boss Dino Maamria back from suspension, despite showing he has all the credentials to lead Vics to safety.

Former Liverpool player Marsh saw his side earn four priceless points last week and is enjoying every minute of being in temporary charge of bottom-of-the-league Vics. But he says he would be happy if Vics officials indeed make the surprise decision to bring Maamria back off “gardening leave” to take charge again at the Marston’s Arena. He said: “I am just the caretaker boss – if they decide to bring back Dino then great. We’ve juts got to wait and see and get on with things but the sooner it is sorted out then the better for everyone involved with the football club.” Maamria, who was unavailable for comment, is currently suspended while an internal investigation is being completed by Vics owner Jim Rushe. Rushe confirmed the investigation is coming to a close but was not ready to make an official announcement about the first-team management issue. He said: “There is nothing more to add at this moment. We feel we have spoken to

READY FOR BATTLE: Vics’ Joel Byrom in action during Saturday’s vital victory against Grays Athletic. SB111008 VICS-12

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most of the staff now and that will continue this week until we come to a conclusion and we would like that to be as soon as possible.” Vics travelled to Stafford Rangers last night for their second-round clash in the Setanta Shield – a competition Marsh thinks the Greens can win. But attention returns to a six-pointer in East Sussex on Saturday as Northwich travel to face fellow strugglers Lewes at their Dripping Pan ground. Vics go into the vital Conference clash confident after beating Grays on Saturday (see page 54) and will be encouraged by Lewes having the worst goal difference in the league, having conceded 17 at home. Vics will be without Chris Flynn and Matthew Carr through suspension but will be boosted by the signing of Scunthorpe United youngster Peter Winn, who joined the club on Friday. ■ Vics have been drawn to play Blue Square North play-off chasers AFC Telford United in the fourth qualifying-round of the FA Cup. The tie will be played at the Marston’s Arena on Saturday, October 25 (3pm ko). The winners will pocket £12,500.

Deeley makes move to strengthen squad WITTON Albion boss Nigel Deeley is poised to sign three more players in a bid to steer his side away from the lower reaches of the UniBond Premier. The Wincham Park outfit, who are without a win since early September, take a welcome rest from league action this week following last night’s postponement of their home fixture with Eastwood Town. Deeley has already brought in 20-year-old Nick Linford from Nantwich Town, Geoff McGaw and welcomed back central defender Neil Smith.

But the Albion manager is keen to keep the squad balanced as he prepares for Saturday’s FA Trophy first-round clash with Worksop Town (3pm). He said: “I need to be careful I don’t flood the team with new players but I am looking to sign another two or three by Thursday night. “We are going to train two or three times this week which will give me a chance to integrate the new lads and get a lot of work done with the squad.” Witton take their first step on the road to Wembley on Saturday and

Deeley is desperate to give the loyal Wittoners some success. “It’s a double edge for us really. Firstly it’s an opportunity for us to put on a show in front of our own supporters and give them something to shout about,” he said. “But it’s a great chance for us to do well in the competition and build confidence to spur us on in the league.” ■ Winsford United can start to put last week’s disastrous results behind them as boss Joe Gibiliru has recaptured the services of goalkeeper Jamie Mottershead.

The Blues travelled to Maine Road last night in the Vodkat Premier League eager to forget disappointing defeats to AFC Fylde and Newcastle Town. Next Tuesday they face local rivals Middlewich Town in the Mid Cheshire Senior Cup at the Barton Stadium (7.45pm ko) and Gibiliru will be looking to build his side’s confidence. He said: “We had a disastrous week last week but now we have got a good keeper, we are looking to build confidence and get back to winning ways as soon as possible.”

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Ruth back to take the title Martial arts A NORTHWICH woman is still the best of British, after sensationally coming out of retirement – five years after hanging up her gloves. Ruth Chare, 43, stopped competing in 2003 but decided to fight again after she was asked to take part in a regional event as part of last weekend’s British Tae Kwon-do Championships. But not content with just turning up, three times world champion Chare decided “it would be fun” to enter the lightweight ladies individual event. And the martial arts coach, who runs classes at Northwich Youth Centre, stunned her younger opponents at the Nottingham Arena on Sunday by taking the title for herself. Delighted at beating Scotland fighter and current European champion Katy Elliot, Chare said: “I’ve been watching a lot of fights and I just wanted to have a go. I thought maybe I can show these youngsters a thing or two. “I still train but nowhere near what I used to do. I used to have to train six times a week and attend national training sessions in Nottingham once a week. But obviously my experience paid off this time. But despite taking the British title, Chare is not committing herself to making a more permanent comeback. She added: “I have a life now so we’ll have to see! Maybe I’ll just keep entering the British Championships!” Northwich Tae Kwon-do Club are based at Northwich Youth Centre on Winnington Lane with classes held on Mondays at 5.15pm for children (seven and over) and 6.15pm for adults. For more information call Ruth Chare on 07971 802399.

GOLDEN GIRL: Northwich's Ruth Chare in British Tai Kwon-do champion once again, despite retiring from the sport in 2003.

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